Rail Network
An official questions-paper heading. 1,028 questions (18 oral, 1,010 written), first 2025-01-22, latest 2026-07-28.
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| Jan 2025 | 18 |
| Feb 2025 | 36 |
| Mar 2025 | 36 |
| Apr 2025 | 41 |
| May 2025 | 53 |
| Jun 2025 | 45 |
| Jul 2025 | 57 |
| Sep 2025 | 61 |
| Oct 2025 | 25 |
| Nov 2025 | 84 |
| Dec 2025 | 66 |
| Jan 2026 | 103 |
| Feb 2026 | 93 |
| Mar 2026 | 53 |
| Apr 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| Jun 2026 | 84 |
| Jul 2026 | 71 |
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| Department | Questions |
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| Transport | 1,024 |
| Public Expenditure | 3 |
| Housing | 1 |
Debates under the same heading
Dáil debate sections whose official heading is exactly these words.
| Date | Debate section |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Rail Network |
| 2026-06-18 | Rail Network |
| 2026-06-18 | Rail Network |
| 2026-06-18 | Rail Network |
| 2026-05-12 | Rail Network |
| 2026-04-30 | Rail Network |
| 2026-02-26 | Rail Network |
| 2026-02-25 | Rail Network |
| 2026-01-15 | Rail Network |
| 2026-01-13 | Rail Network |
| 2025-12-11 | Rail Network |
| 2025-11-18 | Rail Network |
| 2025-11-18 | Rail Network |
| 2025-10-02 | Rail Network |
| 2025-09-30 | Rail Network |
| 2025-09-30 | Rail Network |
| 2025-06-24 | Rail Network |
| 2025-05-08 | Rail Network |
| 2025-05-08 | Rail Network |
| 2025-04-30 | Rail Network |
| 2025-04-09 | Rail Network |
| 2025-03-04 | Rail Network |
| 2025-03-04 | Rail Network |
| 2025-03-04 | Rail Network |
| 2025-02-13 | Rail Network |
The questions
Réada Cronin
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
371. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport if a lift will be built on platform 2 of Maynooth train station, Kildare, to ensure equitable access for all train users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18819/25]
Réada Cronin
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
372. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the number of train stations in the State with an operating lift service for rail users; provisions in place to ensure their operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18820/25]
Sorca Clarke
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
374. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the refurbishment works that were carried out at Mullingar train station in each of the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [18832/25]
Sorca Clarke
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
375. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the refurbishment works that were carried out at Longford train station in each of the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [18833/25]
Albert Dolan
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
378. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport to address three matters (details supplied). [18908/25]
Eoghan Kenny
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
380. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to reintroduce catering services to Irish Rail trains running from Tralee to Dublin, as is the case with the Cork to Dublin route, and which has been unavailable since Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18989/25]
Catherine Ardagh
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
411. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans to initiate an independent feasibility study into continuing the MetroLink from the city to south-west Dublin, including details of any provisional discussions or issues that may be causing delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19459/25]
Catherine Ardagh
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
412. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport to provide details on the provisional costings for the MetroLink from the city to south-west Dublin, including details of available funding for the project and estimated costs of the line for St. Stephen’s Green to Charlemont; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19460/25]
Catherine Ardagh
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
413. Deputy Catherine Ardagh asked the Minister for Transport to confirm if the route for the MetroLink from the city to south-west Dublin has been confirmed, or if this decision will be opened for public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19461/25]
Eamon Scanlon
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
414. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on level crossings (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19537/25]
Mark Ward
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
415. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if weekend services between Grand Canal Dock and Adamstown can be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19554/25]
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
429. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport his a plans to build a terminating platform in Kildare train station. [19706/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
430. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if the location of the MetroLink south terminus will be moved if the railway order is approved; and if so, the process involved in such a change. [19724/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
431. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent on the pre-approval stage of the MetroLink; the intended spend on each of the next stages, including the design, build packages involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19725/25]
Pat Buckley
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
441. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the reopening of a railway line (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19824/25]
Ruth Coppinger
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
458. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if, in the interests of accessibility, he will ensure the prompt installation of lifts at Castleknock railway station, Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20039/25]
Sorca Clarke
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
464. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by Iarnród Éireann on maintenance and refurbishment at Mullingar Train Station in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [20150/25]
Sorca Clarke
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
465. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the amount spent by Iarnród Éireann on maintenance and refurbishment at Athlone Train Station in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025, in tabular form. [20151/25]
Louise O'Reilly
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
513. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide an update on the Dart Plus Coastal North project; the estimated date for the roll out of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20723/25]
Maeve O'Connell
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
528. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport to report on his Department’s estimated timeline for the DART+SouthWest project. [20874/25]
Paul Donnelly
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
531. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will allocate the necessary funding to cover the costs of fully restoring onboard catering services on all intercity rail services. [20914/25]
Paul Donnelly
written
2025-04-29 · to Transport
532. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the additional high visibility security personnel that Iarnród Éireann will allocate to deal with increased numbers of passengers on trains and at stations during warm weather periods where trains pass by beaches during the upcoming peak summer months. [20915/25]
Eoin Hayes
written
2025-04-09 · to Transport
46. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Transport the plans for revisiting the feasibility study of the Metrolink southwest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17848/25]
Aidan Farrelly
written
2025-04-09 · to Transport
53. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the amount provided by his Department to date to the NTA to fund the DART+ extension to Kilcock, given the current and projected growth of the town and its proximity to the proposed DART+ West project. [17985/25]
William Aird
written
2025-04-08 · to Transport
274. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport the number of Irish Rail workers (apart from gatekeepers) that are working for Irish Rail after the age of 66; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16544/25]