Written answers
Monday, 11 September 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Rail Network
234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers carried by Iarnród Éireann on the Ennis-Limerick-Ennis and Ennis-Galway-Ennis services during 2019,... - Air Services
235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of air passengers at Shannon, Cork and Dublin Airports in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 and during the first six months of 2023,... - Bus Éireann
236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what plans are in place to introduce real-time signage at Bus Éireann stops in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the... - Bus Services
237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to ask the NTA to install real-time signage at its bus stop at Beresford Place, Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Parking Provision
238. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the decision to withdraw a disabled parking permit from a person (details supplied) will be reviewed given that the person’s... - Bus Services
239. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a bus service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37217/23] - Driver Test
240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37222/23] - Bus Éireann
241. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to investigate an incident on board a Bus Éireann service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37226/23] - Road Projects
242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a roads project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37228/23] - National Car Test
244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if serious consideration will be given to opening a new NCT testing centre (details supplied) in east Kerry; and if he will make a... - Taxi Licences
245. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on taxi plates being rented in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37248/23] - Bus Éireann
246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the number of cancellations on the Bus Éireann route from Donegal to Dublin over the past six months; and the reason for... - Transport Policy
247. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the programme for Government commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030; and if he will make... - Road Projects
248. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any works are planned to be carried out in an area (details supplied). [37284/23] - Bus Services
249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the A spine of the Dublin BusConnects programme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37289/23] - Driver Test
250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37307/23] - Bus Services
251. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a Local Link service will be offered to residents who are living in the rural areas of Beaufort, Killarney (details supplied); and if... - Rail Network
252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the refurbishment of Kishogue train station, County Dublin; when it will be in operation; the reason for the delay; and... - Driver Test
253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason or reasons for the high driving test waiting time (details supplied) in Killarney, County Kerry; what plans have been put in... - Public Transport
254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37384/23] - Motor Fuels
255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when hydrotreated vegetable oil will be accessible by the general public in service stations; if he has plans to implement this in order... - Military Aircraft
256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has ever authorised an aircraft carrying cluster munitions to transit through Irish airspace; and if he will make a... - Capital Expenditure Programme
257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for capital expenditure running €212 million behind profile, as outlined in the Mid-Year Expenditure Report; and if he... - Driver Test
258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if NDLS forms will be made available in Irish as well as English at all NDLS centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Transport Policy
259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding noise level limits for car exhausts; if the WHO recommendations on limiting them (details supplied) are being... - Road Safety
261. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the plans to introduce average speed camera systems fitted with automatic number plate recognition, such as those... - Grant Payments
262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to review the grant scheme for taxi operators to buy EVs, as the current scheme is unworkable for many due to their inability to access... - Bus Services
263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a Bus Éireann matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/23] - Driver Test
265. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37599/23] - Taxi Licences
270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is possible to attain a SPSV licence to work in County Donegal while residing in the jurisdiction in the North; and if he will make... - Driver Test
271. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current waiting times for driving tests and theory tests in County Cork; the number of people on each waiting list; and to detail the... - Ambulance Service
272. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a mandatory number of hours an ambulance driver is legally allowed to drive, similar to tachographed articulated truck... - Public Transport
273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37717/23] - Rail Network
274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to the publication of the All Island Strategic Rail Review, if he will seek an urgent update on the feasibility and long-term... - Driver Test
276. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking regarding waiting times for driving tests (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on... - Greenways Provision
277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an updated timeline in respect of the date on which the construction of the greenway section of the Royal Canal... - Rail Network
278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the renovation of the forecourt area of Bray rail station will commence; the budget allocated for the delivery of same;... - Military Aircraft
279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how many exemptions have been asked for under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973... - Departmental Funding
281. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the balance that will be funded by his Department for the non-national road element of the R407 Sallins Bypass and Osberstown Interchange... - Bus Services
282. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 183 of 23 March 2023, if the procurement plan for both an operator and associated bus stop... - Cycling Facilities
283. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to report on contact he or his officials have had with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage with his officials... - Driver Licences
284. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons who lost their driving license on medical grounds in each of the years 2018 to 2022; the number who lost their... - Driver Test
285. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current number and wait times for a driving test, per test centre; the number of driving testers for each test centre; his plans to... - Rail Network
291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the additional delay in the tender process for the redevelopment of Kishogue train station has added to the cost of works; the total... - Bus Services
292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider an extension of the 20% fare discount to private operators to not only boost the numbers using buses but also to... - Driver Test
293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting times for driving tests at each of the driving test centres in Cork and Kerry; the number of driving test slots that have... - Departmental Budgets
295. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the net underspend after carryover surrendered by his Department to the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan... - Public Transport
297. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of extending the 20% reduction in public transport fares until 31 December 2024. [37929/23] - Departmental Staff
298. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of WTE ship surveyors employed by his Department in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [37930/23] - Coast Guard Service
299. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the release of rescue helicopter footage (details supplied); if footage from rescue operations under... - Bus Services
300. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide details of existing and proposed bus services for Cahervagh, County Cork; if a route linking Cahervagh to Bantry and... - Rail Network
301. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Western Rail Corridor from Athenry to Claremorris is included within the National Development Plan; and if he will make a... - Departmental Data
303. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of sustainable transport projects currently awaiting approval from An Bord Pleanála, by county, by project cost, by... - Rail Network
304. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the opening of Kishoge train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38009/23] - Bus Services
305. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the new Dublin Bus routes that the NTA intend to include on a 24-hour services during 2024. [38031/23] - Public Transport
306. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the investment in national rail services since 2021, including the number of kilometres of new track laid... - Driver Test
307. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he intends on taking to address the 37-week wait in accessing a driving test in Cork city; and if he will make a statement... - Road Projects
312. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline if any engagement has taken place between TII and Louth and or Meath County Councils in respect of the closure of the... - Bus Services
313. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the local link bus could do a stop/pick-up at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38115/23] - National Car Test
314. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to consider a proposal (details supplied) to relieve pressures on the NCT service. [38117/23] - Taxi Regulations
315. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allow the NTA to distinguish between a taxi and hackney in relation to rear windows being darkened; and if he will make a... - Coast Guard Service
316. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a commitment that staff employed by a company (details supplied) who provide helicopter search and rescue cover to the Irish... - National Car Test
317. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to reverse the decision of refusing cash payments for the NCT; if this change is breaching EU regulations that public entities that... - Road Projects
319. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will respond regarding the actions that he and his Department have taken to date to offset the devastating impact the closure of... - Rail Network
320. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if will provide an update on the status of the EU tender that was placed by Iarnród Éireann in February 2022 for new railway... - Bus Éireann
326. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the top six Bus Éireann routes by passenger numbers in 2022 and the first seven months of 2023, in tabular form. [38239/23] - Driver Test
327. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting times for category C1 vehicle driving tests at testing centres in counties Cavan and Monaghan, in tabular form. [38240/23] - Cycling Facilities
328. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is anticipated the cycleway from Leixlip to Galway will be completed; the phases completed to date; and if he will make a... - Bus Services
329. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding bus lane enforcement cameras; if this is under review in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the... - Motor Fuels
330. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown in the use of biomethane for biofuels. [38272/23] - National Car Test
333. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of any engagement with the RSA in relation to the decision to no longer accept cash in NCT centres in the coming months; the... - Rail Network
334. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that are being taken to review all Rail and Tram infrastructure to ensure transport hubs are adequately resourced and... - Taxi Regulations
335. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of full-time taxi enforcement officers employed by the National Transport Authority in each of the years 2022 and to date in... - Departmental Contracts
336. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport as the Minister is aware of the new national SAR contract awarded to a company (details supplied) in recent days, if he will confirm that... - Bus Services
340. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the route a coach company (details supplied) is taking around Clare; if this is in contradiction to its NTA licence;... - Haulage Industry
341. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider implementing a derogation for haulage drivers who are assisting in the haulage of grain (details supplied); and if he... - Bus Services
342. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a bus route (details supplied) could be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38412/23] - Electric Vehicles
343. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of abolishing grants for EVs over €60,000. [38413/23] - Road Tolls
344. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of deferring further toll increases from January 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38414/23] - Public Transport
345. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of a 30% fare reduction across all fare categories. [38415/23] - Bus Services
347. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of extending a 30% fare reduction to private operators in rural areas. [38417/23] - Road Safety
348. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of gritting an additional 50 secondary routes annually. [38420/23] - Rail Network
352. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of extending the Short Hop Zone. [38425/23] - Haulage Industry
353. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of providing supports for the scrappage of older lorries. [38426/23] - Rail Network
354. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Iarnród Éireann plans to introduce new rapid security response hubs throughout 2024; if so, the locations of these new hubs;... - Road Projects
355. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on when the N5 upgrade from Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue will commence construction; what the estimated cost... - National Car Test
356. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, given that the RSA oversees bodies like the NCT centres and the National Driver Licence Service centres, he will provide a detailed... - Official Engagements
359. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has spoken formally with his UK counterpart to date in 2023. [38477/23] - Public Transport
360. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the continuation of the young adult card that provides 50% fare reductions was a temporary measure for 2023; if not, if this is... - Driver Test
362. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that are being taken to reduce the waiting times for driving tests in two particular locations (details supplied) in view of... - Information and Communications Technology
367. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has taken advice in respect of the use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) within his Department; if any section of his... - Driver Test
368. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38578/23] - Public Transport
369. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to bring together stakeholders in the context of establishing a forum for the purpose of establishing a standardised... - Bus Éireann
370. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with Bus Éireann regarding concerns regarding a bus route (details supplied) in Cork; and if he will make a... - Bus Services
371. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the average installation cost of a sheltered bus stop. [38602/23] - An Garda Síochána
375. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current position regarding commencement of the new Garda powers contained in the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021; and if he will... - Departmental Contracts
376. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in regard to a company (details supplied) being awarded the contract for the supply of the search and rescue helicopter and fixed wing... - Grant Payments
377. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the level of available funding for the wheelchair accessible vehicle grant scheme 2023, given the high level of... - Cycling Policy
378. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on formally requesting that Moscow and Minsk be removed from the EuroVelo Route 2, which starts in Moscow and ends in Galway;... - Protected Disclosures
379. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department became aware of a protective disclosure made by a former member of the airport search unit at Dublin Airport; if... - Driver Test
382. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in light of the current shortage of accommodation for students attending third level colleges, consideration would be given to... - Transport Policy
385. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to introduce an offence to idle a car engine unnecessarily when stationary and/or to introduce a public awareness campaign to... - Driver Test
386. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons on waiting lists for driving tests in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Meath and nationwide to date; the length of time... - Legislative Measures
388. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the relevant part of the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 will be enacted which allows gardaí to seize e-scooters. [38731/23] - Bus Services
389. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it will be possible to install a bus shelter at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38732/23] - Electric Vehicles
390. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and his Department officials have assessed and compared the incentives for electric vehicle purchase in the USA to EU incentives;... - Departmental Data
391. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on waiting times for driving tests in each testing centre; how many people are waiting for tests at each testing centre;... - Driver Test
392. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if assistance will be provided in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Rail Network
394. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration can be made to include introducing a later train midweek between Dublin Heuston and Westport County Mayo to accommodate... - Bus Services
395. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the increased investment being made on LocalLink services in Meath, including future plans for such extension. [38856/23] - Bus Éireann
396. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to review an article regarding a new bus route (details supplied); if he will establish when official bus stops and timetables will be in... - Road Projects
397. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he plans to allocate additional finance to the N2 Ardee to South of Castleblayney bypass road scheme in 2023 in order to allow... - Driver Test
401. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38919/23] - Rail Network
402. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will look at the viability of extending services to include passenger services along the existing Navan-Drogheda rail... - Public Transport
403. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of extending the current young adult Leap card to 13-15-year-olds. [38928/23] - Road Safety
404. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are planned safety measures to be carried out at the junction of the R569 and the N22 (details supplied); and if he will make a... - Dublin Airport Authority
405. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the concerns raised by members of the Dublin Airport Environmental Working Group at its recent meeting in... - Pension Provisions
406. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has made provision for increasing the pensions of pensioners who worked for State bodies under his Department’s remit. [39057/23] - Departmental Budgets
407. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide in tabular form, a breakdown of the €196 million non-core current and €27 million in non-core capital... - Driver Test
408. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that those applying for or renewing their driving licences will be permitted to pay in cash at NDLS centres; and if he... - Park-and-Ride Facilities
410. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 14 of 22 June and 246 of 25 July 2023, for an update on the roll-out of park-and-ride facilities... - Public Transport
411. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 318 of 13 June 2023, which was referred to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for reply, if he... - Road Network
412. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the commitment in the Programme for Government to maintain the existing road network to a high standard and fund safety... - Public Transport
413. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that Kilcoole, County Wicklow train station is without adequate leap card infrastructure for customers, despite being in... - Coast Guard Service
415. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the provision of a coastguard station at Greystones harbour; the timeline for the project to go to tender and for... - Public Transport
416. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria that needs to be met by LocalLink and local bus services to facilitate leap card usage; and if he will make a statement on... - Departmental Contracts
418. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the tender process that took place resulting in a contract (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39353/23] - National Car Test
419. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view on the NCT service proposal to go cashless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39359/23]
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