Public Transport

377. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has copies of the drawings and designs for the proposed Eastern Bypass Luas; and if copies of these maps will be made available. [37743/26]

378. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport the current capacity on the Luas green line; and the plans to increase capacity. [37744/26]

379. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed Luas line from the Dublin city centre to Bray. [37745/26]

383. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the action he is taking to increase public transport access for those living in Wicklow/Wexford to hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37820/26]

201. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department has engaged with the NTA to ensure that there is sufficient bus and train routes, and capacity for students who commute to college particularly at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34850/26]

311. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to increase capacity on routes through the Clonburris and Adamstown area for both bus and train routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33996/26]

312. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport whether a commitment can be given to ensure that a timeline be provided for increased capacity on routes through Clonburris and Adamstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33997/26]

313. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the current capacity issues surrounding the train lines and bus routes through Clonburris and Adamstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33998/26]

314. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there have been discussions between his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland in relation to the capacity issues on public transport in Clonburris and Adamstown; the progress made towards providing a solution for the residents in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33999/26]

319. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a list of all capital projects including road, public transport, and active travel infrastructure projects delivered under the remit of his Department, and bodies under their aegis (including the NTA, TII, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann), which have been completed on time and within budget in Longford in each of the p…

427. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Transport to respond to correspondence (details supplied) in relation to any measures being taken to provide upgraded and enhanced public transport services in the North Dundalk area, including increased capacity, improved frequency, and accessibility improvements; the locations where such upgrades have been delivered or are planned in 2025 and 202…

1261. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to engage with the Minister for Transport and improve transport links from rural areas to higher education campuses by identifying and addressing transport gaps where no viable public routes exist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34258/26]

1262. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to engage with the Minister for Transport and coordinate public transport scheduling with higher education timetables to ensure reliable access to campuses, including increased services during peak time hours and the provision of late evening services to support student participation, …

99. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the DART will not be operational again this May bank holiday weekend for the VHI mini-marathon, an event that attracts up to 30,000 participants each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31200/26]

101. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the DART+ South West project; the progress to date; the way in which the project may be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31714/26]

104. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the public transport options to Dubin Airport for the people of Dublin Mid-West; if additional routes are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31351/26]

105. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding for increased car parking facilities in Carlow and Muine Bheag train stations in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31281/26]

107. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek substantial additional investment in public transport so that more services can be rapidly rolled out in response to the fuel crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31435/26]

110. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to improve public transport connectivity in County Offaly, particularly in rural areas where services remain limited; whether there are plans to expand bus routes or increase service frequency under the Connecting Ireland programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31116/26]

111. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers currently employed under PSO routes in Cork city, and the number considered a full cohort. [31073/26]

112. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will abolish fares for public transport as is being done in other countries in response to the fuel crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31434/26]

115. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for when a dedicated transport security service will be in place; if it has been established; the way in which this will be put into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29987/26]

118. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; the new and enhanced services that have been added so far in 2026; and the additional services that are planned to be launched this year. [31439/26]

119. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the current shortfall in public transport capacity across bus and rail services, particularly during peak commuting hours; the number of scheduled services cancelled or significantly delayed in each of the past 12 months; the primary causes of these disruptions, including staffing shortages and fleet availability; and the specific measures…

133. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the measures that are being undertaken to ensure there are more public transport options for rural dwellers in Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31280/26]