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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| Month | Questions |
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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
Pa Daly
written
2025-02-25 · to Transport
267. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport about plans to build second train tracks as part of the rail network; to provide a breakdown of all second train tracks in progress, and all second train tracks planned but not yep progressed, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7906/25]
Pa Daly
written
2025-02-25 · to Transport
268. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport about plans to build second train tracks as part of the rail network; if he has plans to build a second track between Tralee and Mallow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7907/25]
Joanna Byrne
written
2025-02-25 · to Transport
285. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the extension of the use of Leap Cards at Drogheda train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7999/25]
Barry Heneghan
written
2025-02-25 · to Transport
294. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the timeline on refurbishment works that Iarnród Éireann plans to carry out at a station (details supplied) during 2025; and when each of those projects will commence. [8157/25]
Mark Ward
written
2025-02-19 · to Transport
36. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will instruct the NTA to increase the number of Luas trams on the Saggart line to the city at peak times; his plans to increase the number of trams along this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6456/25]
Ryan O'Meara
written
2025-02-19 · to Transport
38. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport to seek an update from Iarnród Éireann on its efforts to automate crossings across the rail network, particularly along the line servicing Nenagh town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6472/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
written
2025-02-19 · to Transport
47. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the current position of Iarnród Éireann or the NTAs plans in relation to having a train station serving the community of Ballyfermot and Inchicore; and if an expanded DART or other commuter trains will stop in Ballyfermot; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6570/25]
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
written
2025-02-19 · to Transport
48. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the current position of the planned long-promised Luas tributary line to service Lucan; if the preferred route been selected; if not, the timetable for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6571/25]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty
written
2025-02-19 · to Transport
49. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to increase the current Luas Red Line operations during peak hours, as constituents cannot guarantee public transport space each morning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6605/25]
John Lahart
written
2025-02-19 · to Transport
50. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the disparity in Luas service frequency on two adjoining routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6621/25]
Shane Moynihan
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
200. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress on the Luas-to-Lucan project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5562/25]
Joe Cooney
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
207. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers carried by Iarnród Éireann on the Ennis-Limerick-Ennis and Ennis-Galway-Ennis services during 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5680/25]
Joe Cooney
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
208. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport the details of investment undertaken by Iarnród Éireann in its network and scheduled services in County Clare during 2024; the investment plans for 2025; the consideration being given to the opening of a rail stop at Crusheen, County Clare; the progress of the proposed flood mitigation measures at Ballycar; and if he will make a statement on …
Thomas Gould
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
215. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the number of delayed train services into and out of Mallow train station and Kent station in each of the past 12 weeks, in tabular form. [5741/25]
Roderic O'Gorman
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
228. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport whether Iarnród Éireann will take any necessary steps to facilitate the reopening of the bridge over the railway at Drumnigh, just south of Portmarnock station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6010/25]
Carol Nolan
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the case for upgrading the rail line through County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6030/25]
Cormac Devlin
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
239. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the number of train services on the M3 Parkway to Docklands route at rush hour given it is standing room only on many of these rush hour services after departure from M3 Parkway station; the latest timeline on plans to increase the number of trains and carriages running on this route at rush hour; and if he will make …
Johnny Guirke
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
243. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to funding for the Navan Rail project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6216/25]
Johnny Guirke
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
244. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport the current estimated projected cost of the Navan Rail project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6217/25]
Alan Kelly
written
2025-02-18 · to Transport
247. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport when Iarnród Éireann expects full resumption of catering services onboard Intercity rail journeys. [6274/25]
Grace Boland
written
2025-02-13 · to Transport
133. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the delivery of the Dart Plus project for the northern commuter line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5251/25]
Aidan Farrelly
written
2025-02-13 · to Transport
151. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport for a full update regarding a new access point to Connolly station in the context of the DART+ west project; if it is envisaged that work will be complete in advance of DART+ west line works. [5377/25]
Naoise Ó Muirí
written
2025-02-12 · to Transport
111. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to increase the frequency of late-night DART services in Dublin. [5172/25]
Joe Neville
written
2025-02-12 · to Transport
113. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Transport to add another tag on tag-off unit at Broombridge to enable a speedier transition of people who are coming on the Maynooth line and transitioning to the LUAS line. [5180/25]
Pádraig O'Sullivan
written
2025-02-11 · to Transport
145. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport what advancements have been made in progressing the new train stations in Dunkettle, Tivoli, Blackpool, and Blarney; if there is a possibility of a 'night train' or later train on the Cobh/Midleton and Mallow lines connecting to Cork Kent Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4353/25]