Written answers
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Regional Airports
159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to confirm that Donegal Airport will not be subject to any reduction in flights as a result of passenger caps; if he has met with the... - Rail Network
160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any plans to have works carried out at Mallow train station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Bus Services
161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport why people are not allowed to use the toilet facilities on new buses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Rail Network
162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any plans to install toilet and shelter facilities at the Red Cow Luas stop; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Road Projects
163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what further progress has been made on the Mallow relief road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42378/24] - Traffic Management
165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if enactment of the national speed review for local roads can be postponed until further guidelines are received by local authorities... - Regional Airports
166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the impact that the lack of extra flights in Dublin Airport will have on the economy in County Kerry if Kerry Airport loses... - Electric Vehicles
167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider an independent review of the risks posed by e-scooters considering they are not banned in many EU countries; and if... - Airport Policy
168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the challenge which the cap on flights poses to charters to attend major sporting events over the coming months, both... - Public Transport
169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide first and full-year costs for the free public transport scheme to children aged 15 and under. [42538/24] - Transport Policy
172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the development of transport infrastructure in Kildare, particularly in relation to plans to upgrade the M7... - Cycling Facilities
173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve cycling infrastructure in north Kildare to encourage more sustainable modes of transport; and if he will make a... - Rail Network
175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on plans to electrify the rail line between Kildare town and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Public Transport
176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans to increase funding for rural transport links in Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42574/24] - Active Travel
178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on funding and timelines for the development of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure as part of the... - Taxi Regulations
179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider extending the ten-year rule for taxis not covered by the existing extension, starting with 151-registered vehicles,... - Bus Services
180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will change the 167 route to serve Drumconrath, County Meath (details provided); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Departmental Schemes
181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason why the wheelchair accessible grant scheme 2024 from the NTA is closed to applications; and the steps his Department is taking... - Taxi Regulations
182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 131 of 18 September 2024, when a response will issue to this Deputy from the NTA. [42664/24] - National Car Test
183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount collected by the national car testing authority in testing and retesting fees from 2021 to date; how much of this related to... - Active Travel
184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on an active travel project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42673/24] - Driver Licences
185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to confirm that no verification of non-EEA driver licenses is required by the foreign driving license authority to exchange the license... - Departmental Expenditure
187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the details of costings provided to the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and... - Military Aircraft
188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in light of international media reports that a company (details supplied) have illegally transported munitions of war from the US to... - Regional Airports
189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of investment provided for Ireland West Airport Knock since 2011 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42774/24] - Driver Test
190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the waiting time for driving tests in Castlebar, Ballina, and Tuam; and if he will make a statement on... - Active Travel
191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on active travel projects in Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42776/24] - Public Sector Pensions
193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any planned pension increases for those on a CIÉ widowers pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42781/24] - Public Transport
194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when free travel for children under nine years of age, announced in Budget 2025, will come into effect; and if he will make a statement... - Regional Airports
195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 85 of 7 February 2024, if his Department makes a formal distinction between receipt of a digital... - Road Network
196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to detail the long term planning in respect of the N25/M25 road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42808/24] - Cycling Facilities
197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what schemes are available for schools and sports clubs to apply for funding for bicycle stands and shelters. [42816/24] - Dublin Bus
198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if every effort can be made to increase the capacity to the C Spine route from Dublin city centre at peak times, with particular... - Forestry Sector
199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the number of landowners across the country who have trees which are non-commercial plantations impacted by ash dieback... - Bus Éireann
200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of new bus drivers recruited by Bus Éireann in 2023 and to date in 2024; and the number of bus drivers who left Bus... - Bus Services
201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding required to fully implement the remaining parts of the BusConnects Dublin Programme. [42909/24] - Departmental Funding
202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide for several areas and categories (details supplied) a list of all the individual projects to which his Department has provided... - Road Projects
203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of community involvement scheme roads repaired in each Cork county municipal district in each of the years 2021 to 2023 and to... - Public Transport
204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether there have been any feasibility studies on the use of bilevel rail cars on Irish Rail services; and if he will make a statement... - Transport Policy
205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Cork city northern transport project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42982/24] - Road Signage
207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason stop signs which are positioned at the side of roads and printed onto the road itself, in Gaeltacht areas in County Donegal... - Bus Services
208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of the new bus shelter recently constructed in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the... - Departmental Funding
209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding allocated to capital projects in Bishopstown, Wilton, Glasheen and Model Farm Road area of Cork, from his... - Public Sector Pensions
213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the position regarding potential changes to the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme; when it can be implemented through a new... - Departmental Properties
215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vacant properties owned by his Department; and the number of which are houses or residential properties. [43154/24] - Departmental Bodies
216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the work of the sustainable aviation fuel task force; the recommendations it has provided; the date for the... - Electric Vehicles
218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the approximate roll-out time of charging infrastructure at depot sites, as announced in Budget 2025, as... - Rail Network
219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will carry out a feasibility study into the proposed M1 rail line between Drogheda and Clongriffin stations, as... - Active Travel
220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is the case that funding has been withdrawn for the pedestrian and cycling scheme in Ratoath, County Meath; the level of funding... - Air Services
221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding his support of connectivity and air access to the whole island, if he will please provide an account of the number of... - Driver Licences
222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 231 of 9 September 2024, if the review for a driving licence exchange agreement with the Canadian...
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