Written answers
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Active Travel
13. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to accelerate delivery of active travel networks in order to provide appropriate infrastructure for persons with disabilities;... - Bus Services
14. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to intervene and arrange a meeting with the NTA with public representatives and a resident representation regarding the removal of several... - Park-and-Ride Facilities
15. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he supports the abolition of fees for park-and-ride facilities at outer public transport stops, such as the Red Cow and Cheeverstown,... - Road Projects
16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the R312; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43082/23] - Rail Network
17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the development of Kishogue train station; when this can be expected to be completed; the additional cost to works... - Road Network
18. 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... - Rail Network
19. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the situation whereby lifts in train stations across Dublin seem to be out of order on a regular basis, causing an issue for... - Air and Water Pollution
20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what plans he has to reduce air pollution from traffic in order to comply with World Health Organization limits; his views on the recent... - Bus Services
21. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he will make further resources available to the NTA to ensure that it can provide capacity along rural routes to ensure that... - Road Traffic Accidents
23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the mechanisms available to a resident in north Louth (details supplied) whose home has sustained over €50,000... - Road Projects
24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed update on a road project (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43093/23] - Active Travel
26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline if he is satisfied with the public consultation aspect of active travel projects supported by his Department; and if he will... - Rail Network
27. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that a portion of the Luas line, which is expected to extend into Finglas, has not been included in the National... - Bus Services
28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what engagement he has had with TFI and bus service providers in North County Dublin regarding the regular occurrence of buses not turning... - Strategic Infrastructure
30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allocate funding for building the Metro West Liffey bridge, ahead of the construction of Metro West, in order to facilitate... - Road Projects
31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that sufficient funding is allocated to allow the N2 Clontibret-to-the-Border and the N2 Ardee-to-Castleblayney bypass... - Road Safety
32. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his engagement with the RSA regarding the danger of wild deer on our roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43145/23] - Rail Network
33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total spent so far, as of September 2023, on the MetroLink project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42893/23] - Bus Services
34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he will consider provision of a bus route to upper Glanmire, Glenville and other rural areas in Cork. [43061/23] - Park-and-Ride Facilities
35. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 410 of 11 September 2023, for a status update on the rollout of park-and-ride in Galway city; for an... - Rail Network
36. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any plans to improve the Dublin to Sligo rail service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43167/23] - Driver Test
37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what plans/strategies are being introduced to reduce waiting times in Cavan’s driving test centre; if he is aware of the lengthy... - National Car Test
38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the fine applied to the NCT operator (details supplied) by the Road Safety Authority; if he will outline the timeline when... - Airport Policy
39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on Shannon Airport permanently remaining part of the regional airports programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - School Transport
40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that Local Link services can accept school transport tickets when those services provide the most effective arrangements... - Air Quality
42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allocate funding from the active travel budget to fund monitoring stations to determine air quality on streets undergoing... - Airport Policy
43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what engagement he has had with the Dublin Airport Authority, Fingal County Council, the Irish Aviation Authority and residents of Fingal... - Bus Services
44. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the details of the Local Link services currently available in County Cavan; if he will outline plans for additional... - Road Projects
46. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up-to-date position regarding progressing the N86 Tralee to Dingle Road upgrade and the N22 Farranfore to Lisivigeen (Killarney... - Public Transport
48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what plans he has to reduce fares in budget 2024, in light of the cost of living and climate crisis; and if he will make a statement on... - Road Projects
49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allow the Mallow bypass to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43057/23] - Electric Vehicles
50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration is being given to designing a new grant for EVs in budget 2024, bearing in mind the current grant will be reducing from... - Road Safety
51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the need to introduce traffic signals at the junction of the Shanaway Road and N85 just outside of... - Rail Network
52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered increasing the off-peak frequency of the Luas to encourage greater use of public transport and reduce car dependency;... - Bus Services
53. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the proposed changes by BusConnects for services that operate through Clondalkin, particularly the 13 and 68 bus... - Rail Network
54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on plans to increase capacity on train lines serving Clondalkin, Hazelhatch and Adamstown; and if he will make a statement... - Taxi Licences
55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority will consider a surrender grant for non-wheelchair taxi licence holders, so as to increase the overall... - Transport Policy
56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the manner in which transport planning and road and transport infrastructures respond to the needs of fast-growing... - Electric Vehicles
57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has undertaken a review of the availability of charging points for electric buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Road Projects
58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the northern ring road for Cork. [43060/23] - Bus Services
59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what plans he has to increase frequency on existing routes and expand the number of routes and reduce fares, in light of the climate and... - H
60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to devolve powers to local authorities to enable them to erect bus shelters as their councillors and engineers are best placed to decide... - Public Transport
61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the implementation of a full W6 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43038/23] - Traffic Management
62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are uniform guidelines or matrixes for local authorities on traffic management and calming measures and their implementation in... - Bus Services
63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what plans he has to resolve the ongoing problems with the 59 bus route and many other Go Ahead routes; his views on whether it is now... - Rail Network
65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase capacity on Irish trains. [42632/23] - Road Safety
66. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a safety programme for the N80, given that numerous incidents have occurred on the road, including a fatal collision. [43011/23] - Road Projects
67. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action his Department is taking to progress the Mallow relief road project; what level of funding will be allocated for the coming... - Public Transport
69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 247 of 25 July 2023, for a status update on the feasibility study on light rail in Galway; the... - Traffic Management
70. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent, if any, to which the best possible traffic management can be brought into play to effectively manage traffic congestion on... - Rail Network
71. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on Intercity rail services between Westport and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43083/23] - Traffic Management
72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has undertaken any study to determine if car use on roads has been increasing or decreasing since he took office; and if he will... - Driver Test
73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what measures are being put in place to increase driving test capacity to address the long delays experienced by learner drivers; and if... - Electric Vehicles
74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a statement on what plans there are to increase the number of public charging points for electric vehicles; and if he will make a... - Road Network
75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be provided to Cavan and Monaghan local authorities for the non-national roadworks programme, taking into... - Bus Services
76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he is making to improve the 103, 103X, 105 and 105X bus services in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the... - Electric Vehicles
77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to providing targeted grants for electric vehicles for workers in the home care sector in budget 2024; and...
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