Rail Network

154. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the 4 North Project; and if his Government is prepared to fund such a much needed proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15202/26]

158. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for the latest update on the progression of the Dart+ West Project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15143/26]

163. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the dangerous overcrowding on the Wexford-Dublin commuter train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15540/26]

167. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport the discussions that have taken place regarding the provision of an early-morning train service between Longford and Sligo that would allow passengers to arrive in Sligo before 9am; whether Irish Rail has undertaken any assessment of passenger demand, timetable feasibility, or operational capacity for such a service; and if he will make a …

170. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport to outline his Department's position on the proposed rail service to Shannon Airport, via a spur from Sixmilebridge. [15350/26]

176. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if additional carriage capacity on trains will be provided along the Adamstown to Heuston Station route at peak hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15535/26]

177. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a solution between Iarnród Eireann, Bus Éireann, the new owners of a centre (details supplied) and Kerry County Council that will allow bus and train passengers go through the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15295/26]

178. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress made in rail projects under the CMATS. [15559/26]

197. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport the plans to improve facilities such as rain shelters, disability access, and toilets in Ballybrophy and Portarlington train stations County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15531/26]

198. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the arrival of the battery electric DART to Wicklow Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15539/26]

204. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps being undertaken to introduce an hourly train service between Waterford and Dublin, in line with the Strategic Rail Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15494/26]

206. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the current status of planned investment works at Millstreet railway station; the timeline for any upgrades to accessibility, parking capacity and platform facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14230/26]

249. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progression of plans to develop a rail spur to Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15762/26]

282. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed rail link between Donegal and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16139/26]

283. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any research carried out into the merits of creating a rail link between Dublin and Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16140/26]

284. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any costings that have been done into creating a rail link between Dublin and Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16141/26]

30. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will introduce a morning and evening express service 'fast train' from Waterford to Dublin, with limited stops, to bring the journey time under 100 minutes and align with North Quays opening (details supplied). [15229/26]

347. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport following the refurbishment of the first class carriages on the intercity services from Dublin to Cork if consideration will be given to refurbishing the standard class carriages on the Mark 4 fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15078/26]

348. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline what Irish Rail's plans are to replace the 201 class locomotive which are used on the Dublin - Cork and Enterprise train services; and if there are plans to replace these fleet of locomotives which have almost reached the end of their service life. [15079/26]

349. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Irish Rail on introducing a half hourly service on the Dublin to Cork line at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15080/26]

245. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport his views on proposals to reform the rail industry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13838/26]

35. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he can liaise with Irish Rail on plans to improve the WiFi service on the Cork-Dublin train service, where many commuters availing of this service for business purposes are currently experiencing a very poor service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13188/26]

359. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the amount that Iarnród Éireann spent on security services in 2025; the amount that is expected to be spent in 2026. [11602/26]

360. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport if he will reopen the Navan to Drogheda railway line for commuters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11646/26]

429. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the expected timelines of delivery of electric battery carriages and associated infrastructure for Wicklow Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12637/26]