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358. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if a response will issue to matters raised on passenger capacity on Irish Rail Services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55062/26]

391. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport the number of WTE staff by job title of the external project team working on behalf of Iarnród Éireann in respect of DART North Project. [55480/26]

394. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport given the significant increase in the population of Shankill and Woodbrook, the actions he will take to assess demand and boost capacity on the Dart line, in particular at peak commuter times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55513/26]

400. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing absence of an onboard water service on the Dublin Heuston to Westport rail service; if he has raised this matter with Iarnród Éireann; the steps being taken to ensure passengers have access to drinking water and refreshments on the long distance rail services, particularly during periods of extreme heat; whethe…

434. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the number of each category of train tickets for Dublin-Limerick train services that were sold in 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56071/26]

436. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a catering trolley for the Mayo-Dublin railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56235/26]

445. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed extension of the Luas network to Bray; the anticipated timeline for the project, including the commencement of construction; the expected date on which the line will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56339/26]

456. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 18 June 2026, and the reply to the topical issue on Thursday 16 July 2026 on Metro south-west, to provide clarity on the intentions to meet the commitment in the Programme for Government to “Commission an independent feasibility study into continuing MetroLink from the city to South West Dublin”; …

457. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide details of the planned independent feasibility study into continuing MetroLink from the city to South-West Dublin; whether it will take into account the work done by a person (details supplied). [56560/26]

469. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the provision of additional morning and evening train services through Millstreet station to facilitate commuting to and from both Cork city and Tralee for work and education purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56637/26]

470. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to improve rail connectivity through Millstreet train station as part of efforts to support balanced regional development and sustainable transport in Cork north-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56638/26]

471. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport to confirm proposals being advanced under the All-Island Strategic Rail Review to improve rail services on the Mallow-Millstreet-Killarney-Tralee corridor; the expected timelines for such improvements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56639/26]

487. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport when the LUAS operations contract is up for renewal; if it has been renewed in the recent past; the person or body that has been the successful contractor; the changes this will mean for any in-house or contracted services such as cleaning and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56808/26]

498. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on Dart+ Southwest; when works are expected to take place; the funding associated with this; when passengers can expect to be able to use this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57084/26]

499. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if additional carriages will be considered for train journeys from Adamstown station to Dublin city at peak hours; if overcrowding is monitored for commutes; the safe levels of commuters per carriage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57085/26]

500. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Lucan Luas; the amount of money that has been spent on the project to date; to provide a breakdown of these costs; the estimated cost of the project to complete; if a route has been chosen for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57086/26]

510. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 127 of 15 July 2026, if the updated projected cost range will be reported on in Q3 in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57172/26]

518. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if the new battery operated trains on the northern commuter line will be fully accessible for power assisted wheelchairs and manually operated wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57334/26]

519. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he can advise if the new battery operated trains for the northern commuter line have been tested by wheelchair users; if not, if there will be an opportunity for wheelchair users to test the accessibility of the trains prior to their deployment into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57335/26]

537. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update specifically regarding funding for DART+ South-West; if financial support is being sought or considered with a view to delivering the project earlier than 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57773/26]

541. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport the estimated timeframe to progress the recommendations within the Strategic Rail Review which will see public rail transport resumed in County Monaghan. [58005/26]

545. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport whether the Railway Order application for Phase 2 of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, including electrification, the new depot and new stations at Blarney, Monard, Tivoli, Ballynoe, Carrigtwohill West and Water-Rock, remains on schedule for submission to An Coimisiún Pleanála in late 2026 following the conclusion of the second p…

586. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the delivery of the Cork Luas; when he expects the system to begin construction; when he expects it to begin operation; and his view on the need for an additional connection. [58586/26]

603. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the Cork Luas project as of July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58872/26]

612. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide an overview of the additional funding being allocated to allow Irish Rail to strengthen infrastructure around the greater Dublin area, in lieu of the planned traffic management system going live; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58934/26]