Transport Policy

290. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport what regulation exists regarding the use of drones for delivery services within urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8097/25]

291. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport what contact has been made with his Department by drone delivery service providers on the use of drones for delivery services within urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8098/25]

233. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport when he will implement the proposal for free travel for children under nine years-of age; the way the proposal will be implemented; if there are further plans for the expansion of free public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6123/25]

248. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy; to outline the progress to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6327/25]

133. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on all transport upgrades planned under the revised NDP in Kerry; which projects are prioritised for commencement; which projects are underway and when he expects them to be completed; which projects have not yet commenced and when he expects them to be commenced, broken down in tabular form; and if he will make a statement …

161. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the recent studies, if any, carried out in Ireland, the UK or EU in relation to the benefits and or challenges of permitting private vehicles or full EVs with at least four people being transported to use bus lanes, with the appropriate signage and licensing structure, in an effort to discourage individual car use and reduce carbon…

162. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the changes to legislation that would be required in what sections to facilitate private motor vehicles or EVs with four or more passengers being permitted to use bus lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4634/25]

167. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the date by which he expects to publish the underpinning legislation for the proposed transport security force; the expected personnel strength of the Force; the projected cost of the Force each year for the first five years; the location where the force will be headquartered; and the date by which he expects the force to be operational. [468…

168. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the role of his Department in progressing the proposal within the Programme for Government to create a transport security force under the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4701/25]

149. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the inclusion of Drogheda in the Dublin commuter zone; and when commuters living in Drogheda, south Louth and east Meath will be able to avail of lower rail fares within this zone. [2286/25]

179. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Transport if current budgetary allocations for the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) 2040 are sufficient to proceed with the development of the new train stations that are part of CMATS or are limited to maintaining existing train services. [2591/25]

186. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport for details of the technology platform that has been identified for use in the roll-out of shared mobility hubs. [2719/25]

187. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport if pilot areas have been identified to establish new mobility hubs; the basis or rationale for selecting the areas and area types; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2720/25]

188. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport the expected timeline for the planned development of a new sustainable mobility action plan, as proposed in the Programme for Government. [2721/25]

189. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport if he will recognise the importance of shared mobility hubs in the context of the Programme for Government commitment to consider new public transport projects in the review of the National Development Plan. [2722/25]

192. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on plans to establish mobility hubs in each local authority area. [2726/25]

153. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address east Cork's infrastructure needs, such as roads and public transport, in the coming years. [46252/24]

154. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to developing a comprehensive transport strategy for east Cork, integrating road upgrades, train lines, and bus services. [46253/24]

163. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Transport the status of the publication of the Galway Metropolitan Area Transport Plan. [46333/24]

212. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed East-West Dundalk-to-Sligo route corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1029/25]

213. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the capital allocated provided and expended on sections of the East-West Dundalk-to-Sligo route corridor since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1030/25]

214. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the capital allocation that has been earmarked for the East-West Dundalk-to-Sligo route corridor for 2025 and upcoming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1031/25]

293. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will implement strict rules for the protection of mobility devices, including wheelchairs by passenger airlines, requiring a guarantee that the user will be able to access the device on arrival at their destination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/25]