Written answers
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Rail Network
274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of Irish Rail workers (apart from gatekeepers) that are working for Irish Rail after the age of 66; and if he will make a... - Driver Test
276. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons currently waiting for driving tests across each test centre in Tipperary, in tabular form. [16611/25] - Road Network
277. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new Adare bypass road will be fully open. [16614/25] - Rail Network
278. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new restored Foynes-to-Limerick rail line will be open. [16615/25] - Taxi Licences
279. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider the creation of a new taxi/hackney licence to service rural Ireland. [16616/25] - Aviation Industry
280. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether his Department is working to implement an unmanned traffic management (UTM) system, known as U-space, to support the safe... - Public Transport
283. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans that exist to improve public transport links from south Kilkenny into the new public transport hub in Waterford city; and if he... - Greenways Provision
285. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider reviewing the code of best practice for national and regional greenways and the greenway sustainability payment, with... - Departmental Projects
286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a schedule of all capital projects being delivered or which have been completed by his Department and organisations... - Road Projects
287. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Castlemore junction upgrade project on the N22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16695/25] - Aviation Industry
289. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the aircraft registration numbers of Irish-registered civil aircraft operating outside Ireland who were granted exemptions to permit... - Rail Network
291. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when his Department will initiate the Programme for Government's commitment to commission an independent feasibility study into... - Electricity Grid
292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to integrate a type of charging (details supplied) into the public network; the measures he is taking to process this;... - Road Network
293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has discussed with the NTA its plans to close parking spots on motorways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16786/25] - Climate Action Plan
294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a transport objective in the Climate Action Plan (details supplied) to support delivery of the all-island... - Public Transport
295. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a mandatory retirement age for bus drivers on Local Link routes; if the National Transport Authority has the authority to set... - Departmental Funding
296. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his department could make funding available to carry out a feasibility study (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on... - Departmental Staff
297. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vacancies at each grade of higher executive officer and above currently within his Department; and the estimated timeframe... - Public Transport
298. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority will provide additional public transport options from Portarlington via Monasterevin to the Kildare... - Haulage Industry
299. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the expanded ZEHDV-I scheme will be made available to businesses along the current N20 road at Mallow, County Cork; and if he will... - Greenways Provision
300. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered basing the Barnesmore Gap Greenway in the Finn Harps carpark; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17012/25] - Cycling Policy
301. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 19 March 2025, if his Department intends to include information about motorists’... - Penalty Points System
302. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are figures available detailing the number of penalty points issued resulting from the decrease in speed limits; and if he will... - Electric Vehicles
303. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has had any communication with Laois County Council around providing a mechanism for people to access EV charging... - Rail Network
304. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the upgrading of the Waterford to Dublin train line to advance the proposed increased train service to Carlow and Athy... - Departmental Staff
305. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a list with the job titles and salaries of all Ministerial staff, and Department private secretaries. [17065/25] - Road Tolls
306. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money collected at each toll bridge in the country in each of the past ten years, and to date in 2025, in tabular form.... - Public Transport
307. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department plans on introducing any additional Luas trams during peak commuting hours, to help alleviate current levels of demand.... - Driver Test
308. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure the Road Safety Authority prioritises approved driving instructor testing and approvals (details supplied). [17320/25] - Taxi Licences
310. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received for the e-SPSV grant scheme in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17349/25] - Public Transport
312. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans there are to inform the public of the imminent changes in rail fares under the Dublin commuting zone, to be launched at the end... - Rail Network
315. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider additional infrastructure in County Kildare (details supplied); whether he has been consulted on any such proposal;... - Bus Services
316. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the provision of a town bus for Newbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17373/25] - Aviation Industry
317. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that he has made since assuming office in ensuring that Irish Government funding is reinstated for the Derry to Dublin air... - Driver Test
319. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposed new RSA driving test centre for south Dublin; if his Department will assist the RSA in opening this test centre... - Public Sector Pensions
320. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied) regarding the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme; and if he will... - Vacant Properties
321. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has any vacant or derelict buildings in Dublin-Rathdown; to provide the addresses of these buildings and details on the... - Aviation Industry
322. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to bring forward a new aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17516/25] - Rail Network
324. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the planned capital rail priorities for the next decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17519/25] - Transport Infrastructure Ireland
325. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if TII makes specific funding available to local authorities to fund safety works at locations where there are primary schools along... - Departmental Funding
326. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department makes specific funding available to local authorities to fund safety works at locations where there are primary schools... - Legislative Process
327. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has been in communication with the Department for Social Protection as part of the interdepartmental working group tasked with... - Driver Test
328. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to ensure a person (details supplied) can sit their driving test promptly as required for employment; and if he will make a statement on... - Public Transport
329. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider additional funding for door to door services by Local Link services to ensure that those without transport in rural... - Rail Network
331. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the feasibility study for Metro SouthWest has been initiated, and if not, whether terms of reference have been agreed; if the planning... - Departmental Correspondence
332. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views and response on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17605/25] - Bus Services
333. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied at the adequacy of the service provided by a company (details supplied) particularly the S4 Route from the KCR Kimmage... - Rail Network
335. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct Irish Rail to install lifts in the stations at locations (details supplied) as it poses a significant challenge for... - Departmental Bodies
336. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will make a statement on data sharing restrictions in respect of statutory authorities under his department; and, in particular, if... - Electric Vehicles
337. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to support the installation of EV charging infrastructure for householders who do not have a driveway, in urban areas in... - National Transport Authority
338. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether changes should be made by the NTA regarding the application of the grants process for WAVs; his further views on...
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