247. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Navan rail project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9240/25]
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250. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the rent paid by Iarnród Éireann for 1 Horgan Quay in Cork in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively; and the approximate square metreage of office space being let, in tabular form. [9288/25]
253. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of refreshments on the Limerick to Dublin train service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9329/25]
256. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to remove the level crossings along the Dublin-to-Rosslare rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9343/25]
266. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will confirm when the reduced rail commuter fare structure new commuter zone scheme will commence for rail passengers using the Drogheda and Laytown train stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9427/25]
282. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the rise in overcrowding on the commuter trains on the northern line serving the towns of Balbriggan, Skerries and Rush and Lusk; if he has plans to address this serious issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9762/25]
254. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Metro south west feasibility study as promised in the Programme for Government; if submissions on the proposed route will be sought in advance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7420/25]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 the matter. [5681/25…
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]
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]
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]
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 a statement on the m…
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]