297. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the permitted speed for a HGV vehicle. [29163/25]
Topics / Road Safety
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsRoad Safety
533 questions from 109 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 21 October 2026.
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528 written, 5 oral
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| July 2025 | 24 |
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| 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 |
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302. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the permitted speed for a HGV vehicle to travel at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29237/25]
368. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport the number of primary and secondary schools in Tipperary that expressed interest in the safe routes to school programme; for a breakdown of schools that have had works completed by Tipperary County Council to date; for a breakdown of Tipperary schools awaiting selection for future rounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30446/25]
369. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to re-open the safe routes to school programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30447/25]
990. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of fatal road accidents involving a HGV vehicle that occurred in the years 2022, 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29232/25]
991. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration of the fatal road accidents involving a HGV vehicle which occurred in 2022, 2023 and 2024, the number of drivers who held licences not issued in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29234/25]
992. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration of the fatal road-traffic accidents involving a HGV vehicle in 2022, 2023 and 2024, the number of those vehicles that were travelling in excess of the permitted speeds for a HGV; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29236/25]
164. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns related to high powered electric bicycles using bike lanes and causing danger to cyclists and pedestrians; if this is under review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/25]
169. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to introduce legislation regarding safety issues around e-bikes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26803/25]
265. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport to report as to if there are any plans within his Department to review and amend the ‘Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets’ document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25190/25]
205. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the locations of the new speed camera detection system on traffic lights, to be introduced this summer. [25039/25]
280. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Justice the locations of the new speed camera detection system on traffic lights, to be introduced this summer. [25038/25]
26. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if an urgent examination can be conducted of a section of the Ring of Kerry road, at Fossa, Killarney, given that there are very real health and safety issues, and a general consensus that the road is simply too narrow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24625/25]
50. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport if additional safety measures are being considered on the stretch of the N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton in east Cork, particularly in light of recent vehicle collisions on the route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22671/25]
86. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that Gardaí have sufficient powers to tackle the misuse of e-scooters and scramblers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12932/25]
48. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to increasing funding allocations in the future for road safety initiatives, such as traffic calming measures, to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22746/25]
62. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the number of schools enrolled in the safe routes to school in 2024, and to date in 2025; the number of schools waiting to be enrolled; the breakdown of the number of schools enrolled in the programme by each county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22246/25]
63. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding allocated to the safe routes to school programme in 2025; the number of schools availing of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22247/25]
66. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport when traffic light and bus lane cameras will be rolled out; and the timeline for completion of all phases of the introduction of such cameras. [22273/25]
69. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide the full allocation of funding for the safe routes to school scheme works at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22285/25]
70. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport to provide the full allocation of funding for the safe routes to school scheme works at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22286/25]
98. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport the means by which he intends to ensure pedestrian safety for access to the Mount Vernon footbridge and Tramore Valley park, from the Grange side, in Cork. [22849/25]
383. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide for a breakdown of the number of schools in Carlow that applied for funding under the safe routes to school scheme; the number that have been successful; and the number of those schools that have outstanding work yet to be completed. [19012/25]
404. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport if the Government is considering or has implemented a system for enhanced data sharing between road safety agencies, local authorities, and other stakeholders, and how this might improve decision-making and road safety outcomes. [19373/25]
406. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport the number of road safety experts, engineers, or technical professionals within the organisation. [19375/25]