Written answers
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Bus Services
104. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the increase in the 132 bus service that was scheduled for April of this year will happen. [51677/25] - Rail Network
108. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will acknowledge the need for additional rail services from Dublin to Carlow and Kilkenny, if he has a plan to address the... - Road Network
109. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the N81 will be upgraded, having never been so previously. [51678/25] - Bus Éireann
110. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of routes and passenger journeys per year operated by Bus Éireann services in Cork from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make... - Disability Services
111. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his plans to improve disability access on public transport in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Transport Policy
112. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans and measures considered and implemented by publicly funded public transport operators when it becomes clear that there is a... - Rail Network
113. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the specific steps his Department is undertaking to ensure that the National Train Control Centre project is delivered in a timely and... - Traffic Management
115. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on additional safety measures and traffic management measures being considered on the N25 between Carrigtwohill and... - Transport Policy
116. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the research carried out by his Department into the merit of promoting the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel for transport to... - Bus Services
117. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether weekend bus timetables should differ from weekday schedules, in particular whether more frequent services should... - Road Projects
118. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will expedite the delivery of a new roadway and footpaths through Cahersiveen town on the N70 Ring of Kerry road; and if he will... - Bus Éireann
120. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will end the mandatory retirement age of 70 for Bus Éireann drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51708/25] - Departmental Funding
121. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding allocated to transport projects in County Offaly in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51421/25] - Driver Licences
122. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on current work underway to establish driving licence exchange agreements between the United States of America and... - State Bodies
123. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met with a company (details supplied) to discuss the exit package of its CEO; if he is satisfied with the proposed exit... - Road Projects
124. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be made available to progress the long-awaited relief road for Mountmellick town; and if he will make a statement on... - Rail Network
125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the risk mitigation strategies being implemented by his Department to prevent further cost escalations in the National Train Control... - Bus Services
126. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the expected impact of the implementation of the new Bus Connects routes in the Finglas and Ballymun areas; to outline... - Transport Policy
127. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether consideration has been given to extending the timetables on rural transport/local link networks for the Christmas period; and if... - Road Projects
128. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will set out the strategic importance of the N24 upgrade in connecting the west and southeast, supporting balanced regional... - Transport Policy
129. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the options being considered to incentivise increased uptake of shared mobility services by commuters; and if he will make a statement on... - Bus Services
130. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status on the BusConnects project in Cork County; the status of the CMATS project in Cork; and if he will make a statement on... - Transport Policy
131. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a timeline for the introduction of contactless payment services on public transport throughout the country; and if he will make a... - Driver Test
132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the use of 15,000 driving tests completed between June 2025 to August 2025 using overtime is considered necessary, when the number of... - Transport Policy
133. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the current review of small public service vehicle provision in rural areas; whether he is aware of the... - Rail Network
134. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the scale of funding that will be given in 2026, 2027 and 2028 through the National Development Plan to the Dart+ projects; and if he... - Bus Services
135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of service challenges on Bus Éireann routes serving Ashbourne and Ratoath in County Meath; his plans to address... - Transport Policy
136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional funding will be put toward rural public transport to continue expanding access to public transport in rural areas,... - Road Projects
137. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the progression of the proposed upgrade of the R624 access road to Cobh and the Great Island in east Cork; and if he... - Bus Services
138. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on Bus Connects Galway; the current expected date that the network redesign will be implemented; the work his... - Transport Costs
139. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to simplify fare structures to ensure equity train and bus fares, in particular for those commuting to and from... - Bus Services
140. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the bus routes in the Dublin mid-west area that are 24-hour services; if there are plans to introduce 24-hour service bus... - Transport Policy
141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the development of park and ride facilities in Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51258/25] - Ministerial Communications
142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of times he has met with the CEO or management of Irish Rail since taking office; and if he will make a statement on the... - Transport Policy
143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress on the implementation on the national policy framework for unmanned aircraft systems; and if he will make a statement on the... - Air Services
145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on funding for Waterford Airport. [51388/25] - Bus Services
146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his most recent engagements with the NTA in relation to the emerging preferred route for the Luas for Lucan which is due to be identified... - Rail Network
147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the feasibility study for the extension of the Red Line Luas to Poolbeg, due to be complete this summer;... - Cycling Facilities
148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the spending from central Government on cycle lanes, per year, from 2016 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Transport Policy
149. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on increasing buses and trains at peak hours through the Dublin mid-west area; if capacity at these hours has been... - Bus Services
150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the promised bus service linking Athenry to Galway city, which was schedule to commence in Q2 of 2025; the reason for the... - Transport Costs
151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has undertaken any assessment on how reducing or subsidising the cost of public transport impacts on passenger numbers;... - Driver Licences
152. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on his Department’s efforts to close a loophole where learner drivers repeatedly renew their permits without sitting... - Road Projects
153. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the earliest estimated completion date of the N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road project. [51820/25] - Transport Costs
154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being considered to mitigate the impact of fare increases on students and young adults following the recent fare zone... - Rail Network
155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his proposals, and the status thereof, arising from the strategic rail review with regards to County Monaghan; and if... - Disability Services
156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work being done to ensure that public transport for those with disabilities is more accessible; and if he will make a statement on... - Transport Policy
157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken to decarbonise our transport fleet; and in particular the role hydrotreated vegetable oil is playing in... - Bus Services
159. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional services will be provided on the 15b bus route during the morning peak, as buses are routinely full in the mornings since... - Road Projects
162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the Killarney bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51673/25] - Rail Network
163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the enhancement of commuter rail services in Cork, in particular when the new stations at Blarney/Stoneview, Monard,... - Road Projects
164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update as to the latest status of the N17 Knock to Collooney project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51686/25] - Disability Services
166. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied buses have sufficient facilities for disabled people and people with medical needs; and if he will make a statement on... - Traffic Management
168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an assessment has been conducted on whether traffic flow can be improved within existing constraints on the N2 between Kilmoon Cross... - Road Projects
169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the earliest estimated completion date of the N2-Clontibret to the Border road project; and if he will make a... - Bus Services
170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the core bus corridor project from Ballymun to the City centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51812/25] - Airport Policy
173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to increase the viability and capacity of regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Bus Services
174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current prevalence of the practice of injecting additional buses along routes when such routes have reached capacity; and if he will... - Road Projects
175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on national roads upgrade funding for Waterford city and county. [51389/25] - Rail Network
176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to the need for an additional train station in Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Driver Test
177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider amnesty, or abolish the reapplication process and practical driving test, for licences for Jeep and trailers when... - Transport Policy
178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if public consultation is carried out in identifying local link routes or routes under the Connecting Ireland plan; and if he will make a... - Bus Services
179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of routes and passenger journeys per year operated by local link Cork from 2020 to 2025; and if he will make a statement on... - Transport Policy
180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve public transport services in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51420/25] - Departmental Meetings
181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the truck driver shortages in Cork; if his Department has engaged with an organisation (details supplied) regarding... - Road Projects
182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on progress of the N24 Cahir to Waterford scheme, including timelines for planning, detailed design and delivery; and if he... - Transport Policy
183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on his work in the establishment of transport policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51681/25] - Rail Network
184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being proposed within his Department following the publication in October 2024 of the light rail feasibility study for... - Cycling Facilities
187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase in the kilometres of cycle lanes across Ireland per year from 2016 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the... - Rail Network
188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passenger journeys per year, per route, on the Intercity city route to Galway from 2016 to date in 2025; and if he will... - Road Projects
189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Cork northern ring road and the northern distributor road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51672/25] - Transport Costs
191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has conducted an impact assessment of the recent changes to the Dublin commuter zone fare structure; and his views on... - Rail Network
192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passenger journeys on the western rail corridor each year since 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51613/25] - Transport Policy
193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the increase in the number of routes on the rural transport/local link network each year from 2016 to date in 2025; and if he will make a... - Taxi Regulations
194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he will instruct the National Transport Authority to introduce a temporary change to taxi lifespan regulations, to allow taxi... - Road Projects
195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to expedite major improvement works to the main road in and out of Dingle and West Kerry, the N86, a critical national secondary road... - Rail Network
196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the review into the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor; his position on advancing...
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