Written answers
Thursday, 4 November 2021
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Greenways Provision
87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide funding for the south Kerry greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53433/21] - Public Transport
89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public transport routes that connect parts of County Monaghan to other counties; if any new public transport routes have been provided... - Rail Network
95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed development of the Luas to Bray, County Wicklow; the next steps required to progress this project; and... - Consumer Rights
96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make a submission to the EU regarding the review of regulation 1107/2006 and regulation 261/2004 on air passenger rights... - Antisocial Behaviour
98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking to tackle serious antisocial behaviour, violence and threats made towards Irish Rail employees on trains; and if... - Public Transport
100. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public transport consultation opportunities that will be provided by the all-island strategic rail review; and the capacity of the... - Bus Services
101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NTA imposes different criteria on a company (details supplied) against Dublin Bus in relation to the meeting of performance... - Regional Airports
102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that are being taken to ensure the recovery of the Ireland West Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53695/21] - Road Projects
103. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans that are being considered for improvements to the N22 between Macroom to Ballincollig, County Cork; and if he will make a... - Airport Policy
104. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding Shannon Airport will have access to in the €126 million aviation package announced for Budget 2022; if it is being... - Electric Vehicles
105. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will be reopening the grant scheme for taxi drivers wishing to purchase electric vehicles; the funding that will be made... - Public Transport
107. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make public transport more affordable and accessible for other age groups particularly in view of changed travel patterns... - Road Projects
109. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will increase funding for roads in west County Cork in 2022 to bring the area in line with other counties that have received... - Rail Network
110. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed development of the DART to Wicklow town; the next steps required to progress this project; and if he... - Public Transport
111. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the roll-out of 50% public transport fees for under-24s; if he plans to pilot this scheme; if not, if the scheme will be... - Transport Policy
112. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or agencies under its remit are examining or support research into the use of hydrogen as a fuel to meet transport... - Rail Network
113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the frequent closure of the Ballybrophy railway line for track renewal works is damaging to public confidence in the... - Bus Services
114. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when proposals in relation to the camera based enforcement of bus lanes can expect to be issued; and if he will make a statement on the... - Road Projects
115. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the progression of phases 1 and 2 of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road. [53438/21] - Pension Provisions
116. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has signed the statutory instrument that gives effect to changes in the CIÉ regular wages scheme pension; the changes that... - Rail Network
117. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made on the Luas extension to Lucan; the timeframe for the delivery of the Luas; and when communities along... - Departmental Programmes
119. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the funding allocated as part of Budget 2022 to the Safe Routes to School Programme; the projects that are progressing in... - Bus Services
120. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the roll-out of BusConnects in Dublin. [53545/21] - Transport Policy
124. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated timeline for the upcoming review of the Galway transport strategy and in particular the promised feasibility study on light... - Road Projects
125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the N3/M50 upgrade; and if funding will be provided for this important project for commuters in an area (details supplied)... - Electric Vehicles
126. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way the penetration of plug-in electric vehicles in vehicle purchases and the roll-out of public chargers have changed in the past 12... - Public Transport
128. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the use of trains (details supplied) for intercity services will cease given the inadequate luggage space available which makes such... - Flood Risk Management
129. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on his Department’s efforts to implement the recommended solution put forward in the December 2020 multi-agency... - Taxi Licences
130. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will be further extend the ten year rule to give taxi drivers flexibility acknowledging the challenges they still face as a result... - Road Projects
131. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure an increase in the financial allocation to local authorities for the non-national road network in 2022; and if he will... - Rail Network
132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the request by residents of an estate (details supplied) in relation to the design of the MetroLink... - Cycling Facilities
133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has to improve the standard of urban cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53574/21] - Road Projects
136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to an extension of a bus route to Carriganvar, Whitechurch and Grenagh, County Cork; and if he will make a... - Transport Policy
137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the National Transport Authority has engaged with organisations of persons with disabilities in the creation of their... - Road Traffic Accidents
138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he is taking to address serious and fatal road accidents at accident black spots. [53597/21] - Budget 2022
139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the funding allocated as part of Budget 2022 to the Regional Airports Programme; if projects for Ireland West Airport... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he and his Department have had with officials in rail transport as of November 2021 with regard to lower emissions in rail... - Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports he has put in place for taxi drivers while their business remains disrupted. [53499/21] - Road Projects
143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a commitment will be made to liaise directly with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to assess the feasibility of... - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he has had with the road haulage and transport operators with regard to the reduction of carbon emissions within the... - Transport Costs
145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to make public transport more affordable for other categories of persons, specifically renters given the plan for... - Departmental Offices
146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the provision of a delivery office for the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy in Cork. [53498/21] - Rail Network
148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for Metro North; when the railway order for same is expected to be issued; the reason for the delay in the delivery of same... - Air Services
149. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is working on a national policy to support and sustain air connectivity to Ireland’s regions. [53437/21] - Road Projects
150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure the continuation of the N86 major improvement scheme in 2022 given its vital requirement for the Dingle peninsula; and... - Bus Services
153. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made in making the Local Link service more accessible to persons with disabilities, including expanding the geographical and... - Transport Policy
155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to reduce traffic congestion and emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53572/21] - Rail Network
156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a commitment will be made to undertake a feasibility study to investigate the reopening of the Navan to Kingscourt rail line; and if... - Departmental Programmes
157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his work to expand the safe routes to school programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53628/21] - Driver Test
158. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the driver test including theory; the delays in relation to same; the actions taken to mitigate these delays; and if he... - Public Transport
159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plan in place to improve public transport connectivity in the outer regions of Cork city’s northside. [53608/21] - Electric Vehicles
161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle grants were scrapped at such short notice; if his attention has been drawn to the impact... - Park-and-Ride Facilities
162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 112 of 16 September 2021, the progress made in relation to the identification of suitable sites for... - Public Transport
163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date of programmes to retrofit vehicles in order that public transport infrastructure is more accessible to persons with... - Road Projects
164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to progress the N81 Tallaght to Hollywood Cross road improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53622/21] - Road Traffic Offences
165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action being taken in his Department to prevent underage, unlicensed drivers from driving cars. [53607/21] - Departmental Funding
166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the establishment of a small capital grant for mountain and sub aqua rescue and recovery groups; and if he will make... - Tax Collection
168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reform the collection of motor tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49961/21] - Road Network
169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements he has had with An Taoiseach and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the need for a new... - Rail Network
170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the Western Rail Corridor was excluded from the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Public Transport
172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the use of public transport by third-level students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49962/21] - Road Projects
173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the east west link which is urgently needed in the north east; the most recent engagements his Department has made on this... - Electric Vehicles
174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the plan to expand the use of electric vehicles in public transport services in particular bus services; and if he will... - Public Transport
175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he is taking to provide better regional public transport connections to address rural car dependency, improve local economies... - Climate Change Policy
176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he plans to align transport infrastructure spending decisions with the State’s commitments on climate change mitigation;... - Road Network
177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement he had on the upgrading of national secondary routes with the Minister for Rural and Community Development. [50085/21] - Departmental Funding
178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider part funding the local improvement scheme with the Department of Rural and Community Development to improve rural... - Public Transport
179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop transport links in rural areas, including LocalLink; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53619/21] - Ports Policy
180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports his Department will be providing to Rosslare Europort for the establishment of a wind farm construction base; and if he will...
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