Written answers
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
- Departmental Data
105. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of requests to his Department that have been granted for various matters (details supplied); the number of such requests that were... - Maritime Jurisdiction
107. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures being taken to protect critical infrastructure in Ireland’s exclusive economic zone and territorial waters; the assistance... - Defence Forces
108. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his targets for attaining an establishment figure of the Defence Forces to that envisaged by Level of Ambition 2 of the Report of the Commission... - Ministerial Responsibilities
110. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will publish the ministerial brief he received following the recent formation of the Government. [2755/25] - Departmental Contracts
111. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of contracts a company (details supplied) had with his Department in 2024 and to date in 2025; the nature of services this company... - Defence Forces
112. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the estimated number of Defence Forces personnel, by rank, that would be required to train a new Army cadetship class consisting of 60 persons.... - Public Sector Staff
114. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of public sector workers in each of the local electoral areas in County Clare, per sector (details supplied), in tabular form; and if... - Ministerial Staff
115. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to provide a schedule of special advisers attached to him, as of 29 January 2025; and the official grade and-or title held by that special... - Defence Forces
116. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if reports (details supplied), despite commitments to the contrary, that Ireland is to purchase military equipment from Israel are accurate; if... - Departmental Meetings
117. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if officials from his Department attended a briefing arranged by the Defence Forces and an organisation in November 2024 (details supplied); the... - Departmental Contracts
118. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and-or service officer or security officer roles to... - Departmental Data
120. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the total value of the annual mileage claims for each Minister of State assigned to his Department in 2023 and 2024, respectively; to provide a... - Departmental Staff
121. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to list the composition of his private office, inclusive of the grade and increment of each civil servant assigned to the office; whether they... - Public Sector Staff
122. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of public sector workers in each of the local electoral areas in County Clare under headings (details supplied), in tabular form; and... - Defence Forces
123. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of known unauthorised incursions into Irish territorial waters by military vessels of other States during each of the years 2022,... - Naval Service
128. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the LÉ Aoibhinn has reached full operational capability; the number of crew required for her deployment; whether that complement of... - Departmental Offices
132. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence what plans, if any, his Department has for four homes owned by his Department at 17, 18, 23 and 24 Grosvenor Lodge, Rathmines, Dublin 6; if he... - Departmental Staff
133. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the measures his Department is taking to encourage civil servants in his Department to take or avail of special leave or career breaks, or other... - Road Safety
135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review into the road safety along Luffany/Slieverue/Rhu Glenn has taken place, due to the high number of road traffic fatalities on... - Public Transport
136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the details of the Local Link services currently available in Meath; and to outline plans for additional routes or an... - Public Service Obligation
137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give a commitment guaranteeing that the public service obligation will be maintained for the duration of this Government term,... - Regional Airports
138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to continue the regional airport programme, which expires in 2025, as it ensures the viability of regional airports, such... - Road Safety
140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the funding provided to county councils for road gritting is restricted solely to regional and national roads. [2183/25] - Road Network
142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a definitive update on the northern distributor road, Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2192/25] - Driver Test
144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons for the delays in driver testing centres across the country; the measures being taken to address these delays; the budgetary... - Cycling Policy
146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to expand the public bike scheme in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2222/25] - Road Network
147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the project to upgrade the R624 Cobh Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2249/25] - Transport Infrastructure Ireland
148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to clarify the Transport Infrastructure Ireland policy of functioning of lights on the M1 motorway; and the rationale for having so many... - Transport Policy
149. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the inclusion of Drogheda in the Dublin commuter zone; and when commuters living in Drogheda, south Louth and... - Bus Services
150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update regarding the NTA’s intentions for bus services in Galway city (details supplied); and if he will... - Driver Test
151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current wait times at driving test centres across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2308/25] - Tax Forms
152. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is possible to retroactively declare a car off the road for tax purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2333/25] - Road Network
153. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide additional funding to Kerry County Council to assist with the unusually high volume of road repairs needed after the snow and... - Greenways Provision
154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the construction of the greenway from Glanmire, County Cork, to Cork city centre, specifically the section on the L2998... - Bus Éireann
155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Bus Éireann to revisit the announcement made in 2024 regarding route 370 servicing the village of Bridgetown,... - Rail Network
156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the consideration of reopening the Rosslare Europort-to-Waterford city rail link; when a decision is likely to be made... - Road Projects
157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress of the Mallow Relief Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2380/25] - Bus Éireann
160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of instances in 2024 whereby Bus Éireann's Expressway 32 route did not depart on time from Monaghan town; and if he will... - Road Network
162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total allocation for roads nationwide for the past five years; and the allocation for 2025. [2442/25] - Bus Éireann
163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the policy of Bus Éireann to refrain from employing those aged over 70 as school bus drivers; and if he will... - Taxi Licences
164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the case of an application for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2467/25] - Road Projects
165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to prioritise the N17 upgrade between Collooney and Knock as a matter of urgency; when it is expected that the complete N17 upgrade... - Rail Network
166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 93 of 17 October 2024, to provide a definitive timeline for the commencement of construction of... - Road Network
168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to encourage and provide dedicated parking at motor way junctions along the M9 and M7 in County Kildare to allow commuters park... - Taxi Licences
169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure that there is a new licence in place for taxis to operate in rural Ireland. [2496/25] - Rail Network
170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress, if any, made on the 2022 plans to introduce a flexi tax saver ticket for train users of Irish Rail; and if he will make a... - Driver Licences
171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the National Driver Licence Service will provide digital driving licences, as has been done in Australian states, France and... - National Transport Authority
172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria for being successful in an NTA wheelchair accessible vehicle taxi grant application; the number of applications made in 2024... - Road Projects
173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a coordinated plan to oversee the building of road projects such as the Adare and Macroom bypasses, to ensure adjacent county... - Driver Test
175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reduce driving test waiting times, in particular in the Finglas test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Electric Vehicles
177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider liaising to introduce a grant scheme to support accommodation providers such as hoteliers, guest house proprietors,... - National Transport Authority
178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant scheme to ensure that applicants purchasing wheelchair-accessible taxis... - Transport Policy
179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if current budgetary allocations for the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) 2040 are sufficient to proceed with the... - Taxi Regulations
180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider an extension to the maximum permissible age of taxis under the Taxi Regulation (Small Public Service Vehicle)... - Road Projects
182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the plans to support the development and construction of the Maynooth outer orbital route over the duration of his term; and... - Rail Network
183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and-or his officials have liaised with the NTA and or Irish Rail in respect of the delivery DART+ West to include an extension to... - Road Projects
184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a special allocation of funding could be made for the N72 Rathmore-to-Mallow road due to the deleterious condition of the road arising... - Dublin Bus
185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the current campaign to reinstate the 145 bus route, which recently ceased; if his Department has plans to further... - Transport Policy
186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for details of the technology platform that has been identified for use in the roll-out of shared mobility hubs. [2719/25] - Electric Vehicles
190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the expected timeline for the planned development of a new national EV infrastructure strategy, as proposed in the Programme... - Driver Test
193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date on plans to expand and alternate the driving test routes at the Finglas test centre; and if he will make a statement... - Air Navigation Orders
195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of flights through sovereign Irish airspace which have occurred in breach of Irish legislation since October 2023; the dates... - Ministerial Responsibilities
196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will publish the ministerial brief he received following the recent formation of the Government. [2771/25] - Road Projects
198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of specific improvement grant funding provided and drawn down by Kerry County Council from 2019 to 2024, in tabular form; and... - Public Transport
199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the plan to increase buses on Cork city routes including the 220 and 223. [2847/25] - Road Network
200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the upgrade of Mathew Hill in Togher, Cork. [2848/25] - Road Projects
202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the status of the future plan to upgrade Ballinrea Cross in Carrigaline, County Cork. [2850/25] - Public Transport
203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extra costs that would be required to extend security personnel on the Dublin Bus fleet until the end of 2025. [2884/25] - Coast Guard Service
204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of capital investment undertaken at each Coast Guard station nationwide in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form. [2885/25] - Public Transport
205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if all new DART carriages coming into the fleet over the next few years will have overhead luggage space to be able to hold small... - Ports Policy
206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the preparedness of Ireland's ports for the development of offshore wind; the way he plans to increase the number of ports that are ready... - Ministerial Staff
207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a schedule of special advisors attached to him, as of 29 January 2025; and the official grade and or title held by that... - Coast Guard Service
208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the contract for search and rescue services will expire; if any consideration will be given to bring search and rescue back under... - Electric Vehicles
209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current situation with respect to planning permission for the installation of EV chargers in public places; the efforts being made by... - Public Transport
210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the difficulties that public transport users are having with the S6 bus route as operated by a company (details... - Road Projects
211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to make sure that funding is finally provided for the construction of the long-awaited relief road (N80) for Mountmellick town; and if he... - Greenways Provision
212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update as of January 2025 on the Mallow-to-Dungarvan Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3108/25] - Road Projects
213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update as of January 2025 on the Cork-Limerick N/M20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3109/25] - School Transport
214. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if those over 70 years of age with satisfactory medical reports will be allowed to drive school busses given that currently this is not... - Road Projects
215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progress of the Northern Ring Road in Cork city, and the funding that would be forthcoming; and if he will make a... - Road Safety
216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether a safety audit has been conducted of the blanket lowering of speed limits across the country, given that lower speeds will in... - Departmental Contracts
217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department, or any body under its aegis, currently outsources cleaning services and/or service officer/security officer roles to... - Departmental Funding
219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he would consider allocating increased funding under the CIS scheme for rural roads, especially in local authorities with a... - Public Transport
221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the proposal to remove Balbriggan and Skerries from the short hop zone for train passengers; if he... - Departmental Expenditure
223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total value of the annual mileage claims for each Ministers of State assigned to his Department in 2023 and 2024 respectively; to... - Departmental Staff
224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to list the composition of his private office, inclusive of the grade and increment of each civil servant assigned to the office; whether... - Road Safety
225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has carried out a safe route access plan for the pupils of a school (details supplied) for their new daily commute to... - Public Transport
226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any ongoing issues with the 39A service that are contributing to frequent cancellations (details supplied); and the... - Road Projects
229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a status and timeline on the development of the new bridge in Celbridge. [3444/25] - Public Transport
230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a commencement date for the extension of DART+ from Maynooth to Kilcock. [3445/25] - Active Travel
233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ask the NTA to engage at an early stage with a company (details supplied) that has been appointed to design the Sandymount... - Airport Policy
234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to make a decision regarding State investment to develop the runway development at Waterford Airport; and if he will make... - Public Transport
235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will work with the NTA and TFI local link to reinstate the local link Waterford route 361, which was altered in December 2023... - Driver Licences
236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether an agreement exists with the driver licensing authority of the Australian state of Western Australia regarding mutual recognition... - Road Safety
237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advocate for urgent safety upgrades to the N25, including works to improve dangerous junctions and accident blackspots across... - Rail Network
238. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that Irish Rail has spent on maintenance and refurbishment to Waterford Plunkett station in 2023, 2024 and to-date in 2025.... - Taxi Regulations
239. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he plans to implement the Programme for Government commitment to “extend the ten-year vehicle limit for taxis registered in... - Public Transport
240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a catering trolley will be installed on the Tralee-Dublin train services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3548/25] - Rail Network
241. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the works on the plaza in the Tralee train station will begin; when he anticipates they will be completed; and if he will make a... - Road Projects
242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to report on the consultation on the N22 Farranfore to Killarney Project; if this project will go ahead; and if he will make a statement... - Public Transport
243. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that are being taken to increase the frequency and reliability of buses, trains, and trams, particularly in Dublin; and if... - Departmental Staff
246. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures his Department is taking to encourage civil servants in his Department to take or avail of special leave or career breaks,...
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