264. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to carry out emergency measures to prevent deer from causing death and serious injury to motorists and all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67962/26]
Topics / Road Safety
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsRoad Safety
533 questions from 109 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 21 October 2026.
533
questions
528 written, 5 oral
109
TDs have asked
10
parties and groups
Independents counted together
6
departments asked
Questions per month
The record holds no questions for August, when the Dáil does not sit.
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| Month | Questions |
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| January 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 18 |
| July 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 41 |
| October 2026 | 9 |
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
157. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the way in which the sale of e-scooters will be regulated; the penalties to wholesalers, retailers or other businesses for selling e-scooters that can travel above 20 km/h; and the penalties for individuals who modify e-scooters to increase their speed. [66006/26]
295. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport if he will give a commitment to a numbered, dated camera deployment plan, and the introduction of the National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026 before the end of 2026. [65293/26]
345. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport when he expects all local authorities to have completed the implementation of revised urban speed limits under the national programme; and whether a target date has been set for nationwide implementation [65708/26]
346. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the assessment undertaken by his Department of the potential road safety benefits arising from the introduction of default 30 km/h speed limits in urban areas; and the expected impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety. [65706/26]
285. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans to include traffic calming measures and a speed reduction to ensure safety at Station Road in Castlebellingham in County Louth and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59724/26]
286. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport his plans to include traffic calming measures and a speed reduction at Shelagh NS in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59721/26]
290. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on progress made on the work plan for 2026 by his Department, in conjunction with other agencies and departments, to improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59712/26]
368. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to address the condition of footpaths and streets in Cahersiveen town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60713/26]
402. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the creation of a statutory road safety commissioner or equivalent with the authority, budget and legal mandate to deliver the 2030 target (details supplied); if this has been ruled out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61661/26]
403. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the calls to support a funded national programme, with published timelines, to redesign the 50 highest-risk road sections identified by crash data; if he is considering this measure as part of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61663/26]
404. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to address the rising number of road collisions and fatal road collisions beyond the recently announced national safety camera strategy in general and as part of budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61666/26]
407. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 276 of 16 June 2026, for an update on the National Road Safety Camera Strategy; the number of times that Camera Enforcement Oversight Group has met since its establishment; the dates of these meetings; when a numbered, dated, camera deployment plan will be published; the reasons this has not be delivered to date, in tabular for…
408. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport whether reconciliation of Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána work-related road fatality data with Health and Safety Authority reporting has been considered by the Road Safety Leadership Group; if so, the dates on which it was discussed and any decisions arising; if not, if he will request that this matter be placed on the agenda of its next meeting; and…
409. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport whether funding has been allocated for the deployment of wrong-way driver detection technology on the national road network; the number of sites expected to be operational by the end of 2027; if he will provide an update on progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61596/26]
410. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the status of Transport Infrastructure Ireland's plans to deploy wrong-way driver detection and verification systems at up to 30 motorway junctions and slip roads; the locations identified for deployment; the timeline for implementation; the estimated cost of the programme; the role this technology is expected to play in reducing incidents of reckless and dange…
441. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to introduce a scheme to keep bridges clear of overgrowth (details supplied) to ensure the safety of all road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60483/26]
449. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken to tackle scrambler usage in Cork city. [61998/26]
474. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a wrong way sensor and alert system will be introduced on all motorways and selected sections of the national roads network, particularly along dual carriageways. [62288/26]
501. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport to provide a detailed implementation timetable for the deployment of additional road-safety camera technology; the total number of cameras currently planned; the number expected to be operational by the end of 2026, 2027 and 2028; the offences which the cameras will be capable of detecting, including speeding, red-light offences and other dangerous road behavio…
545. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any review ongoing of legislation related to the allowance for members of An Garda Síochána to engage in the high speed pursuit of vehicles driving the wrong way on any road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61959/26]
546. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding any review ongoing of legislation related to the allowance for members of An Garda Síochána to engage in the high speed pursuit of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61958/26]
547. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration has been given to the installation of one-way directional traffic control devices, commonly known as 'Tiger Teeth' at appropriate motorway access points to prevent vehicles entering a motorway in the wrong direction; and whether any assessment has been undertaken of the safety, legal and operational implications of their use on the national ro…
554. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has considered introducing a public awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of pedestrians using mobile phones and being distracted while crossing roads (details supplied; if data is available on pedestrian collisions where mobile phone distraction was identified as a contributing factor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6…
559. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport whether Transport Infrastructure Ireland maintains a ranking of motorway junctions by risk of wrong-way entry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63361/26]