253. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case for funding to widen a bridge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7385/25]
Topics / Road Network
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsRoad Network
330 questions from 82 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 20 October 2026.
330
questions
323 written, 7 oral
82
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
4
departments asked
Questions per month
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| Month | Questions |
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| January 2025 | 15 |
| February 2025 | 18 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 17 |
| May 2025 | 21 |
| June 2025 | 12 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 17 |
| October 2026 | 5 |
Who asks, by party
The party each TD belonged to on the day, in alphabetical order. Parties differ a lot in size, and members of the Government answer questions rather than ask them, so this shows who raised it, not how much a party cares about it.
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The questions
286. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport to allocate additional funding to a local authority (details supplied) to repair roads across the county have been severely damaged due to the level of rainfall, snow and freezing temperatures following the recent severe weather event. [8006/25]
152. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of all measures in relation to roads in Kerry contained within the revised National Development Plan; to provide a breakdown whether they are complete, in progress or yet to begin, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6866/25]
156. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to surface dress a road in County Kerry that has in excess of 200 potholes and is currently in an extremely dangerous condition (details supplied) and is a high-risk health and safety concern for all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6962/25]
152. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the crisis situation regarding the condition of County Wexford’s local secondary and tertiary roads network, which are among the worst in the country (details supplied); his plans to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5385/25]
144. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the 12-month review due in relation to the performance of the new Dunkettle Interchange; what plans are in place for the Dunkettle park-and-ride facility at North Esk; the progress that has been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4352/25]
26. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will reconsider how national funding on roads is distributed on a yearly basis; if his Department will review the method on how this is done, considering that Cork county has the longest road network across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3662/25]
142. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport for a definitive update on the northern distributor road, Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2192/25]
143. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the construction of the proposed motorway between Limerick and Cork; the projected date it will be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/25]
147. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the project to upgrade the R624 Cobh Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2249/25]
153. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to provide additional funding to Kerry County Council to assist with the unusually high volume of road repairs needed after the snow and Ice damage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2339/25]
162. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the total allocation for roads nationwide for the past five years; and the allocation for 2025. [2442/25]
168. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport his plans to encourage and provide dedicated parking at motor way junctions along the M9 and M7 in County Kildare to allow commuters park their cars in safety, share a lift to work and reduce the amount of cars on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2492/25]
200. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport his views on the upgrade of Mathew Hill in Togher, Cork. [2848/25]
201. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Transport his views on the upgrade of Clarkes Hill and Coach Hill in Rochestown, Cork. [2849/25]
137. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase the roll out of "average speed zones" on national roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1825/25]
177. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if an independent road maintenance crew can be provided for the Ring of Kerry N70 route, given its importance to Ireland’s and Kerry’s tourism industry; if he will give a commitment that all hedges, trees and bushes will be cut on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46591/24]
179. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to direct Transport Infrastructure Ireland to invest finances and resources to correct the horrendous state of roads and footpaths in key towns such as Cahersiveen and Killorglin on the N70 Ring of Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46595/24]
181. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a significant increase in funding for the Ring of Kerry N70 road, given its importance to Ireland’s and Kerry’s tourism industry, as 70% of this national secondary road is substandard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46607/24]
183. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to address the dangerous condition of footpaths and streets in Cahersiveen town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46631/24]
184. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will significantly increase funding for the N86 Tralee, Camp, Annascaul, Lispole to Dingle road in 2025 and bring this important national secondary route in County Kerry that caters for large volumes of local and tourist traffic up to modern health and safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46644/24]
190. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will arrange to invest in the many single-lane bridges throughout Kerry that are too narrow and have deteriorated with age (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46708/24]
193. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to get "greenway ready" for the south Kerry greenway by carrying out a major road overlay in Glenbeigh village as a matter of priority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46714/24]
199. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the M20. [46816/24]
243. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the criteria for installation of ‘cat’s eyes’ on rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1402/25]