Written answers
Thursday, 19 January 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Bus Services
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct the NTA to meet with residents and representatives in the Ballyfermot area to discuss the service on the new G spine... - National Car Test
14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action that is being taken to standardise NCT tests nationwide in order that there is not one county failing more than another; and if... - Road Projects
15. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the Meath County Council draft appraisal for the proposed Julianstown bypass, which aims to deal with the relentless... - Bus Services
16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the provision of a bus service for Ennis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1918/23] - Cycling Facilities
17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans that he has to improve the standard of urban cycle lanes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1838/23] - Airport Policy
19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the obligations on the Dublin Airport Authority to respond to reports of noise made by residents living... - Rail Network
20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements that his Department has had regarding advancing the construction of a train station at Moyross, Limerick; and if he will... - Road Projects
22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progression of the Tipperary town bypass to be delivered under the national development plan as part... - Transport Policy
25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that he plans to take to curtail the issues experienced by taxi drivers arising with the PSV grant from 2022 lapsing due to... - Rail Network
26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1719/23] - Driver Test
27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to the establishment of an additional driving test centre in south Dublin, given that there are more than... - Road Projects
28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the schemes available for rural roads that flood regularly and become impassable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2353/23] - Bus Services
29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the BusConnects proposals due to be introduced in Dublin in 2023 will face delays as a result of driver shortages; and if he will make... - Transport Costs
30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor transport costs and the contributory factors thereto, with a view to ensuring any negative... - National Car Test
32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action his Department is taking to reduce the NCT test wait time backlog, given the average wait time for an NCT test has now passed... - Antisocial Behaviour
33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any discussions have taken place between his Department, Dublin Bus and the Luas on public order and safety on their services. [2221/23] - Traffic Management
34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he intends to take to reduce traffic volumes in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1839/23] - Bus Services
35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any consideration is being given to extending the Bus Éireann commuter fares outside of the greater Dublin area to financially... - Park-and-Ride Facilities
36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to provide park-and-ride facilities to reduce traffic congestion and emissions; and if he will make a statement... - Bus Services
39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase capacity on public bus routes connecting the commuter towns of County Galway to Galway city. [2358/23] - Greenways Provision
40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Boyne Greenway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1570/23] - Public Service Obligation
41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken by him to improve subsidised Bus Éireann and PSO services in 2023, including funding for more buses and a... - Aviation Industry
42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions as of January 2023 that he and his Department have had with officials in Irish aviation in relation to lower-emissions... - Public Transport
43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he receives regular reports on the performance of public transport services; if he will outline the successes, the challenges and the... - Bus Services
44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on ongoing discussions between Bus Éireann and the National Transport Authority on proposals to deliver... - Road Safety
46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans he has to improve road safety at the N22 junctions between Ballincollig and Macroom; and if he will make a statement on the... - Road Network
49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has examined the possibility of having access to the new N22 west of Macroom at Carrigaphooca, County Cork; the measures that would... - Road Projects
50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progression of the Thurles inner relief road to be delivered under the national development plan; and... - Transport Policy
51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has specific initiatives in place to facilitate vehicle-sharing platforms; and the role he envisages they can play in a... - Road Network
52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the process or the steps required for a national road or motorway to be considered for the installation of noise... - Driver Test
53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans being put in place to tackle the severe shortage in driving test availability. [2023/23] - Rail Network
54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on the double-tracking of the rail line from Athenry to Galway city. [2359/23] - Road Projects
55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received the strategic assessment report from Cork County Council on the proposed upgrade options for the R624 access road to... - National Car Test
56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update as of January 2023 on the measures being taken to reduce the waiting times at NCT test centres nationwide;... - Rail Network
57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the announced expansion of the Irish Rail fleet, which he announced on 29 November 2022; and if he will... - Road Projects
58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position on the construction of the remaining section of the new N22 Baile Bhúirne to Macroom; if he can provide... - Transport Policy
59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on ensuring that Castletownbere is classified as a larger town within the Connecting Ireland plan to ensure that the Beara... - Bus Services
62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the impact current driver schedules, pay and rosters are having in the retention and recruitment of drivers in Dublin... - Road Projects
63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on Project Bruce and plans to provide a sustainable funding stream for roads maintenance and repair as... - Driver Test
65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken to address the wait time for driving tests at Skibbereen driving test centre, as in the case of a person (details... - Road Projects
66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the northern distributor road in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1968/23] - Cycling Policy
68. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the new National Cycle Manual; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2439/23] - Transport Policy
69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of cycling and walking officers employed by Dublin City Council who are funded by his Department; the number of outstanding... - Rail Network
71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commit to engaging with Iarnród Éireann in respect of the urgent need to reopen the Dunleer train station in County... - Transport Policy
72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a 2022 end-of year-report on the Connecting Ireland plan; the funding that was allocated and spent and the services... - Heritage Sites
73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a comprehensive update on the transfer of Shannon Heritage-run sites in County Clare from the patronage of the Shannon... - Public Service Obligation
74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to make a decision on the public service obligation application to operate a route to Amsterdam Schipol Airport, made by... - Rail Network
75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with Irish Rail on repairs necessitated to the Barrow Bridge owing to a bridge strike; if the company has advised him on... - Cycling Facilities
77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Finglas to Killester cycle scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/23] - Rail Network
78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the construction works at Kishogue train station; the reason the works were delayed; when the works are... - Bus Services
79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Local Link in Cavan could be extended to Crosskeys, which is 8 km away, to accommodate 21 Ukrainian refugees, comprised of adults,... - Transport Policy
80. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the ongoing progress of the Cork metropolitan area transport strategy in the areas of road and rail infrastructure;... - Greenways Provision
83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position in relation to the construction of the South Kerry Greenway; if he can provide specific timelines; and if he will... - Road Projects
84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that has been made available under budget 2023 for the Clontibret-to-the-Border road scheme. [1794/23] - Electric Vehicles
86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if plans have been made by his Department to address the virtual absence of operational public car charging points in County Donegal give... - Public Transport
87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase or decrease in the patronage of each of DART, Luas, Commuter and InterCity rail usage in 2022, compared with 2019; the... - Transport Policy
89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which steps are ongoing to ensure the viability of the transport sector, notwithstanding any challenges from whatever... - Public Transport
90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that have been taken to review all bus, rail, and tram infrastructure to ensure transport hubs are adequately resourced and... - Driver Test
91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans and strategies being introduced to reduce waiting times in Cavan’s driving test centre, which are currently running into... - Rail Network
92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the provision of refreshments on trains. [2357/23] - Public Transport
93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he plans to increase passenger numbers on public transport in line with the Climate Action Plan 2023; and if he will make a... - National Transport Authority
94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure the NTA does not award routes to companies on the basis of lower labour costs in the future under its competitive... - Ports Policy
95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he will take to ensure Irish ports are equipped to deliver on offshore wind targets; if he will outline State and other... - Road Projects
98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the route selection process for the N4 upgrade from Mullingar to Rooskey, given that additional funding... - Coast Guard Service
100. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to enhance the level of cover provided by the Irish Coast Guard service; and if he will make a statement on the... - Rail Network
101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the expansion of the DART+ service to Sallins and Newbridge is being considered, given that they are the main commuter towns in the... - Road Traffic Offences
103. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the effectiveness of increased fines for parking on footpaths and cycle lanes is being reviewed by his Department; and if he will make... - Rail Network
104. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the value of extending an electrified train service to Wicklow town, as included in the NTA's transport strategy; and if he... - Public Transport
105. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details in respect of the newly launched local hackney pilot programme; the number of rural areas this programme will...
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