Rail Network

275. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Transport if all Irish Rail workers have the right to choose to work until the age of 70; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16545/25]

278. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport when the new restored Foynes-to-Limerick rail line will be open. [16615/25]

291. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport when his Department will initiate the Programme for Government's commitment to commission an independent feasibility study into continuing MetroLink from the city to south west Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16744/25]

304. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the upgrading of the Waterford to Dublin train line to advance the proposed increased train service to Carlow and Athy train stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17043/25]

315. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider additional infrastructure in County Kildare (details supplied); whether he has been consulted on any such proposal; the most up-to-date contact, including dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17372/25]

324. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the planned capital rail priorities for the next decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17519/25]

331. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the feasibility study for Metro SouthWest has been initiated, and if not, whether terms of reference have been agreed; if the planning application for the project has been finalised; the projected cost of the project; and if a potential costing has been made for an extension from Charlemont to St Stephens Green. [17592/25]

335. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct Irish Rail to install lifts in the stations at locations (details supplied) as it poses a significant challenge for passengers with mobility issues, wheelchair users, and those with prams or heavy luggage. [17625/25]

187. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport the steps the NTA and Iarnród Eireann are currently taking to ensure that the new DART carriages fully cover the gap between the DART and platform at all DART stations prior to the new carriages coming into service next year. [16486/25]

82. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport when the contract for the new Enterprise fleet of trains will be awarded; when they are expected to be delivered; and when they are expected to be in service. [16185/25]

85. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport his views on the potential for extra train services on the Waterford to Limerick Junction rail line; the timeline for when these could be delivered given the ongoing delivery of new railcars to the Irish Rail fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16189/25]

269. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the provision of capital funding to enable the development of a second platform at Clara train station in County Offaly (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15007/25]

306. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport his views on the reopening process and timeline of Kilmallock train station, given its specific mention in first draft of the all-island rail review and the final report's commitment to open "new stations on lines to/from Dublin"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15522/25]

36. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to increase services on the Ballybrophy to Limerick regional train line (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14433/25]

38. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to reopen the train station at Mullinavat, County Kilkenny, similar to the setup in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, with a ticket machine (details supplied). [14476/25]

217. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport the plans in place to improve travel times on the Sligo to Dublin rail line; the plans that are in place to upgrade the current infrastructure to accommodate dual tracks from Maynooth to Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13308/25]

221. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the commitment to delivering the MetroLink project, particularly in relation to its role in improving public transport access for north County Dublin; if he will provide an updated timeline for its approval and construction; if he will outline any measures being taken to prevent further delays and cost escalations; a…

231. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the DART+ West scheme; if capital funding for the scheme is provided in the NTA's allocation for 2025 and 2026; if so, the amount provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13456/25]

232. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the funding considerations, in the incoming ministerial brief for Transport, that DART+ South West’s construction date is listed as “TBC subject to funding considerations” and if this project is planned to be in place by 2030. [13457/25]

240. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to engage with Irish Rail and enquire as to their current disposal method for concrete railway sleepers; if they have plans to resume the sale of same to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13562/25]

245. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport to examine the possibility of allowing the Foynes to Limerick rail line to be used as part of a Limerick metropolitan rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13613/25]

246. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review examination of track access charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13618/25]

254. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will fund a project (details supplied); and, if so, when this work will commence. [13852/25]

281. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct Irish Rail to expedite a phased project of gate keeper crossing automation on the Nenagh Branch line. [10788/25]

288. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the consistent delays on the Irish Rail service between Woodlawn and Galway, with trains frequently running at least ten minutes late; if he will engage with Irish Rail to address the reasons behind these ongoing delays; and what measures can be taken to improve the reliability of this service for commuters. [10825/25]