182. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (GMATS); the current stage of work being undertaken by the National Transport Authority and partner agencies on the strategy; the timeline for completion of the draft strategy; when he expects the draft GMATS to be published and opened for public consultation; and if he will m…
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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
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parties and groups
Independents counted together
11
departments asked
Questions per month
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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
183. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the Luas Lucan project; whether the emerging preferred route has now been identified as anticipated in 2026; when the non-statutory public consultation is expected to commence; and whether the target delivery timeframe of 2031-2036 remains achievable. [64217/26]
194. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the specific skills shortages and capacity constraints identified as posing a risk to delivery of the State's transport infrastructure programme; the estimated additional requirement for project managers, engineers, planners, surveyors, skilled tradespeople and other specialist personnel over the period 2026 to 2030; and whether these requirements have been qu…
198. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he will take steps to reverse the recently announced bus and rail fare increases; the engagement he had with the National Transport Authority before the announcement of the bus and rail fare increases. [64394/26]
202. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any engagement he had with the NTA prior to the announcement of forthcoming price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64447/26]
205. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any research carried out into the potential impact of price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64453/26]
206. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he is concerned regarding the potential impact on passenger numbers due to price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64452/26]
207. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to negative passenger feedback in relation to the proposed price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64451/26]
208. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take to engage with the NTA in relation to the proposed price increases on public transport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64449/26]
209. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the NTA’s decision to implement price increases on public transport fares; his views on whether this goes against the Government aims to incentivise the use of public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64448/26]
210. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to reconsider the introduction of a 15% increase in adult public transport fares given the current cost-of-living crisis. [64459/26]
211. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene to stop fare hikes of 15% hitting public transport users in 2027, considering cost of living pressures, the recent tax break to motorists, and the imperative from a climate perspective to promote sustainable transport. [64505/26]
217. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport to reconsider the increase on fares on public transport. [64561/26]
219. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to address the concerns that the recently announced rise in public transport fares will discourage the use of public transport; the measures he is taking to ensure that the use of public transport is affordable; and the engagements he had with the NTA on the matter. [64566/26]
220. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to report on the engagements he had with the NTA to discuss the recently announced increase in public transport fares; to report on all meetings including the times he met with the NTA to discuss this issue in person; and the dates of these meetings including a breakdown of the dates he attended as opposed to a meeting taken by his officials. [64569/26]
221. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the work that has been carried out by his Department to analyse the impact of the recently announced fare increase on the affordability of public transport; if he will publish this analysis; and to outline a date for publication. [64568/26]
222. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the recently announced increase in public transport fares is justified; and if he will consider reversing this increase and ensure that it does not go ahead in January 2027. [64567/26]
228. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to urgently reconsider the increase in public transport fares by 15% in 2027 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64709/26]
245. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to estimate the cost of eliminating public transport fares for student Leap Card holders and for under-25 Leap Card holders; and the cost of eliminating fares for both together. [64963/26]
248. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the Dublin Commuter Zone to include Athy and Monasterevin so that workers and commuters can avail of more affordable public transport. [64983/26]
255. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to provide detailed reasoning for the announced increase to public transport fares from January 2027; if any engagement has taken place between the NTA and his Department regarding how increased fares could be avoided; and if the increase will be reviewed. [65045/26]
256. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the high cost of public transport between Galway and Limerick; there are plans to develop a faster, express bus services between Galway and Limerick for commuters; if work is being carried out to increase the TaxSaver benefits of commuting along this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65076/26]
301. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers currently employed under PSO routes in Waterford; and the number considered a full cohort. [65416/26]
309. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 370 of 10 February 2026, to state clearly whether the Ballyvolane growth corridor is included in or excluded from committed bus and rail public transport investment to 2030, as distinct from active travel schemes; and the policy basis for that position. [65447/26]
288. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the work being done to deliver greater public transport systems; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59717/26]