205. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if all new DART carriages coming into the fleet over the next few years will have overhead luggage space to be able to hold small suitcases and so on. [2886/25]
Topics / Public Transport
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsPublic Transport
945 questions from 125 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
945
questions
905 written, 40 oral
125
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
11
departments asked
Questions per month
The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.
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| Month | Questions |
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| January 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 36 |
| March 2025 | 26 |
| April 2025 | 26 |
| May 2025 | 59 |
| June 2025 | 59 |
| July 2025 | 30 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 83 |
| October 2026 | 41 |
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The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
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The questions
210. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the difficulties that public transport users are having with the S6 bus route as operated by a company (details supplied) in Dublin; and the steps that will be taken to improve the punctuality and reliability of this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3097/25]
221. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the proposal to remove Balbriggan and Skerries from the short hop zone for train passengers; if he understands that this will cost commuters an additional €450 per annum; how this will help to achieve the Government’s emissions targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3240/25]
222. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to fact that commuters in north County Dublin have to purchase combined annual tickets, Bus, Train, DART and LUAS, without regard to the their actual needs (some may only use one form of transport); if he can advise if there are any plans to amend this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3241/25]
226. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if there are any ongoing issues with the 39A service that are contributing to frequent cancellations (details supplied); and the immediate measures are being taken to address these disruptions and ensure reliable service for commuters. [3335/25]
227. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken to improve the reliability of the public transport system and reduce the stress and inconvenience faced by commuters, particularly students, who depend on these services to attend school on time. [3336/25]
228. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing delays and frequent service disruptions on the Luas and Irish Rail networks, particularly on the DART route between Connolly and Clontarf; and what measures the Government intends to take to address these issues, improve punctuality, and provide clearer communication to commuters on service disruptions. [3340/25]
230. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a commencement date for the extension of DART+ from Maynooth to Kilcock. [3445/25]
231. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide any relevant information on the extension of the DART+ from Maynooth to Kilcock. [3446/25]
232. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport if, in light of the commitment in the Programme for Government to review the National Development Plan and consider new public transport projects as part of that review, he will support the extension of the Luas red line to Poolbeg, as cited at page 150 of the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy as part of that review; if he agrees that a joined up appro…
235. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with the NTA and TFI local link to reinstate the local link Waterford route 361, which was altered in December 2023 without local input or support, resulting in a new service that is inaccessible to a great many former passengers; if he will instruct relevant agencies under his aegis to engage locally before altering routes in future; an…
240. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport when a catering trolley will be installed on the Tralee-Dublin train services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3548/25]
243. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures that are being taken to increase the frequency and reliability of buses, trains, and trams, particularly in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3588/25]
244. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if additional subsidies or fare reductions will be introduced to improve the affordability of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3589/25]
245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if all public transport infrastructure will be required to meet accessibility standards, particularly for people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3590/25]
150. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider introducing a shuttle bus service between Youghal and the Midleton train station to improve connectivity. [46248/24]
282. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposal to bring the Luas Green Line across the M50 near Finglas, and therefore closer to Dublin Airport. [1827/25]
283. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will implement a reduced fare or flat daily fare for public transport users who are residents of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1828/25]
284. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to making all public transport fully accessible to all users, without the need for notice to be given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1829/25]
291. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will take steps to ensure that bicycles may be carried on the Luas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1842/25]