Results 341-360 of 1,477 for speaker:Grace Boland

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 412. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the revised timeline for completion and operationalisation of the national train control centre; and the contingency plans that are in place to mitigate the impact of the delay on rail services and commuter planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47074/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 413. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the implications of the delay in the national train control centre for the rollout of DART+ and other commuter rail expansions; and whether interim solutions are being considered to support service improvements. [47075/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 414. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide details of how the national train control centre aligns with Ireland's climate and transport strategy goals, including modal shift targets and rail electrification plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47076/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 416. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the process of implementing the public transport security force referenced in the Programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47084/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 418. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the deployment of counter-drone technology at Dublin airport, if he will provide a comprehensive account of the number and nature of drone incidents detected since the introduction of these measures, including any available data on the frequency, location and outcomes of such incidents; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 419. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the protocols currently in place for responding to drone incursions at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47104/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 420. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm whether the DAA is required to report drone incidents to his Department or other relevant authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47105/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 421. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the work the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Task Force has undertaken to date; if he will provide the task force’s terms of reference; outline its key deliverables, and the expected timeline for reporting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47106/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 422. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports provided to address technological challenges faced by the aircraft leasing industry, particularly in relation to cargo and the adoption of new technologies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47126/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Presidency (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 423. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether sustainable transport and the use of sustainable aviation fuel will be central priorities during Ireland’s upcoming EU Presidency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47128/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 425. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of Dublin Bus or Go-Ahead routes, other than the 33 service, which originate outside Dublin city zone 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47142/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 426. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the zoning structure for Dublin bus and rail services to ensure fairness for commuters living in outer suburban or commuter belt towns such as Skerries, Rush, Lusk and Balbriggan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47143/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 427. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is appropriate funding for the Northern commuter rail line to be electrified all the way to Drogheda; the expected timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47144/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 428. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the overall DART+ Coastal North programme, including electrification works, station upgrades, and increased service frequency for the Northern commuter line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47145/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 429. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the current capital allocation for rail electrification projects, specifically the northern commuter line; if the budgeted amounts remain sufficient in light of inflationary pressures in construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47146/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Rental Sector (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 591. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give due consideration to raising the rent-a-room tax-free threshold, which has not increased since 2017, to encourage more homeowners to take up the scheme, thereby increasing the availability of rental supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47053/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Rental Sector (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 592. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will give due consideration to expanding the rent-a-room scheme to include buildings such as converted garages which are not attached to the sole or main residence, as is currently required, but are within the curtilage of the residence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47054/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Aviation Industry (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 594. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an updated assessment of the economic contribution of the aircraft leasing sector to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47123/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Animal Breeding (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 595. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce specific NACE codes for dog breeding to improve tax oversight and industry statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47185/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Clearance Certificates (8 Sep 2025)

Grace Boland: 596. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is a plan to require tax clearance certificates for DBE operators and registered sellers exceeding certain thresholds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47186/25]