Written answers
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Electric Vehicles
314. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which pricing for public EV charging rates are set; the measures his Department is taking to ensure public EV charging remains... - Pension Provisions
319. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed increase in pension entitlements for retired CIÉ employees under the CIÉ 1951 pension... - Coast Guard Service
320. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to acquire a station building for a coast guard service at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on... - Road Network
322. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the most recent assessment of the condition of critical infrastructure assets in Cork county, including roads, bridges and... - Programme for Government
323. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the Programme for Government commitment to ensure Gardaí have sufficient powers to tackle the misuse of e-scooters... - An Garda Síochána
324. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the proposed legislative changes regarding the standard against which a garda's driving is measured during pursuits will be brought... - School Transport
325. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to consider expanding the Safe Routes to School initiatives to additional primary and post primary schools; and if he will make a... - Electric Vehicles
326. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the number of publicly accessible EV charge points currently in operation, by standard, fast and high-power chargers, by... - Departmental Policies
334. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether consideration is being given to introducing statutory protections or greater legal certainty for Garda members who, acting in... - Road Safety
336. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the sale of e-scooters will be regulated; the penalties to wholesalers or other businesses for selling e-scooters that... - Departmental Policies
337. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of illegal scrambler incidents; if additional legislation is being considered;... - Road Safety
338. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Government are considering a ban on e-scooters in all public places; if additional safety requirements are being considered; if... - Legislative Measures
340. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the proposed legislation intended to grant greater legal protections to members of An Garda Síochána when... - Electric Vehicles
341. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received under the 2025 SEAI electric vehicle scrappage grant scheme, broken down by dealership and county;... - Departmental Schemes
342. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the basis on which funding under the 2025 SEAI electric vehicle scrappage grant scheme was allocated on the opening day of applications,... - Emergency Planning
343. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether a dedicated emergency response fund exists to support local authorities where isolated infrastructure failures, including road... - Electric Vehicles
344. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on future levels of grant assistance available for the purchase of electric vehicles; the plans to expand the national... - Bus Services
345. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures being taken by Government to increase the number of electric buses in operation across the State; the proportion of the... - Electric Vehicles
346. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of domestic, commercial and public EV charging points in each county, together with the funding allocated to each local... - Departmental Schemes
347. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to clarify the relationship between the proposed vehicle adaptation scheme (VAS) and the existing disabled drivers and disabled... - Driver Test
349. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current waiting times for driving tests in each centre in County Wexford; the number of applicants currently waiting beyond ten to... - Military Aircraft
350. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 709 of 13 January 2026, when this report will be published; the reason for the delay; if he plans... - Taxi Licences
352. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider policy changes in the review of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 to include the transfer of licences to other family... - Bus Services
353. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of providing free public transport on bus services for U18s, U22s and U25s in Budget 2027. [54901/26] - Road Signage
354. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the evidence base underpinning his position that current bilingual signage is fit for-purpose; if any assessment has been carried out of... - Road Safety Authority
355. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of investigations by the Road Safety Authority into suspected tachograph manipulation, tachograph card misuse or other... - Driver Licences
356. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driving licence application (details supplied) will be expedited and awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54997/26] - Road Safety Authority
357. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware or reports that new figures from the RSA show that 85% of driver fatalities in Ireland occur on rural roads; the measures... - Rail Network
358. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a response will issue to matters raised on passenger capacity on Irish Rail Services (details supplied); and if he will make a... - Budget 2027
359. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to seek additional funding for the recently closed EV scrappage scheme in Budget 2027, considering the original scheme was... - Departmental Data
360. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department maintains a national dataset distinguishing e-scooter accidents involving compliant devices (20kmh, 400 watt, 25kg... - Greenways Provision
367. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a Greenway Sustainability Payment A to all landowners impacted by the south Kerry Greenway; to take into consideration the... - Departmental Schemes
369. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the proposed new vehicle adaption scheme is replacing the existing disabled drivers and passengers scheme; and if he will make a... - Parking Provision
370. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the eligibility criteria for the disabled parking permit scheme; whether the scheme provides for applications from persons with severe... - Road Safety
371. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rules in place to restrict the warning signage which can be in place on commercial or agricultural vehicles; and if there are... - An Garda Síochána
373. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans, in conjunction with the Garda Commissioner, to develop a driving permit specific to members of An Garda Síochána... - Coast Guard Service
374. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the planned extension to the Arklow coastguard station. [55313/26] - Bus Services
375. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the second bus on route No. 314 has not been showing up (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - National Transport Authority
376. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of funding that was provided by NTA to Wexford County Council for the provision of active travel staff in the years of 2025 and... - Programme for Government
377. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a report on the progress made implementing the programme for Government commitments within his remit relating to... - Bus Services
378. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether Bus Éireann or the National Transport Authority has conducted an assessment of passenger demand on the 101X service from... - Public Transport
380. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans being put in place to address the lack of public transport connection between Dublin Airport and Connolly Station (details... - Road Projects
381. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a project (details provided), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55413/26] - National Transport Authority
382. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the NTAs interaction with a developer (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55414/26] - Driver Licences
383. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps his Department is taking to address the difficulties faced by Irish citizens living in the UK who are no longer able to be... - Traffic Management
384. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the monetary value his Department attributes to the connectivity provided by hub and transfer traffic at Dublin Airport; the analysis or... - Electric Vehicles
385. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the increased costs associated with charger electric vehicles. [55437/26] - Bus Services
388. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide detailed reasoning behind the fare increase on buses in Cork City that will be introduced shortly; to detail the conversations... - Rail Network
391. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of WTE staff by job title of the external project team working on behalf of Iarnród Éireann in respect of DART North... - Air Services
392. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to his statement during the Second Stage debate on the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026 on 23 June 2026 (details... - Rail Network
394. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport given the significant increase in the population of Shankill and Woodbrook, the actions he will take to assess demand and boost capacity... - Antisocial Behaviour
395. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to combat antisocial behaviour on public transport services in Dublin city (details supplied); and if he will make... - Public Transport
396. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efficiency and reform proposals that his Department has submitted to the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public... - Departmental Data
399. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the most up-to-date contact list for queries from Oireachtas members to agencies under his Department, in tabular form. [55590/26] - Rail Network
400. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the ongoing absence of an onboard water service on the Dublin Heuston to Westport rail service; if he has raised this... - Bus Services
401. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide all planned, approved or proposed bus service enhancements in County Cork in 2026 and 2027; the current status of each; the... - Public Service Obligation
402. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of bus driver, mechanic and craftworker vacancies currently affecting PSO and local link services in Cork County, by operator;... - National Transport Authority
403. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the €940 million current allocation to the NTA in 2026 is being allocated by programme, operator, county and... - Public Transport
404. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the latest passenger number for each TFI Local Link service in Cork County for 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the percentage... - Road Projects
405. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the up-to-date status of the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project; to confirm the project phase; the amount spent to date; the 2026... - Road Traffic Accidents
407. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of fatal and serious road collisions recorded in 2023, 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026 in County Cork; the number involving... - Departmental Data
408. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current RTFO rate applying in 2026; the projected annual RTFO rate to 2030; the estimated physical blend of biofuel in petrol and... - Programme for Government
409. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on each Programme for Government commitment assigned to his Department, including the lead unit, delivery milestone,... - Park-and-Ride Facilities
410. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a list of all park and ride projects under consideration or development by the NTA for Cork, including location, current... - Departmental Data
411. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the revenue received per year, for each of the years 2019 to 2025 and to date in 2026, by the State, for the use of Shannon Airport by... - Road Signage
412. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of ongoing concerns regarding inadequate bus stop signage in Knock village, County Mayo, including the absence of clear... - Bus Services
413. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on plans to install shelters at bus stops in Knock village, County Mayo, particularly at locations where... - Public Transport
415. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the connectivity between Bus Éireann services and Irish Rail services at Claremorris, County Mayo, with a view to... - National Transport Authority
417. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if funding is available under current National Transport Authority or local authority programmes to improve bus stop facilities in rural... - Public Transport
418. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the implementation strategy under the current Greater Dublin Area Transportation Strategy 2022 to 2042 will be published for... - Artificial Intelligence
419. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and proportion of staff who have completed AI-related training programmes since January 2024; the levels of training,... - Ferry Services
420. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that the longstanding ferry route from Dublin to Douglas, Isle of Man, operated by a company (details supplied) has had... - Bus Éireann
421. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide, or request from Bus Éireann, the number of promotions awarded in each of the past five years, broken down by grade,... - Public Transport
428. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to increase public transport connectivity between two areas Blanchardstown and Swords; and if he will make a statement... - An Garda Síochána
429. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vehicles detected by Gardaí with non-compliant number plates; the number of fixed charge notices issued to drivers for... - Taxi Regulations
432. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in light of the ongoing shortage of taxi services, particularly in rural areas where many people face difficulties accessing... - Departmental Data
433. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the marine Natura 2000 sites will be included on admiralty charts; the interim measures the MSO will provide in the absence of a... - Rail Network
434. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of each category of train tickets for Dublin-Limerick train services that were sold in 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular... - Electric Vehicles
435. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the way in which he proposes those without off-street parking will be able to access home charging for EVs; and the way... - Rail Network
436. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a catering trolley for the Mayo-Dublin railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56235/26] - Dublin Bus
437. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of WTE qualified vehicle body repairers employed by Dublin Bus as of 16 July 2026, in tabular form. [56278/26] - Public Transport
438. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the consideration of establishing a dedicated transport policing service, similar to the British... - Road Safety Authority
439. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the RSA report (details supplied); the number of these fatalities that were reported to the Health and... - National Transport Authority
441. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason TII and the NTA will not attend a briefing with the full council in Kildare as previously requested; and if he will make a... - Bus Services
442. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the planned increase in the frequency of the 133 bus service operating between Wicklow and Dublin via Rathnew;... - Rail Network
445. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the proposed extension of the Luas network to Bray; the anticipated timeline for the project, including the... - Public Transport
446. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to consider the creation of a direct route between Blanchardstown and Swords; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56363/26] - Greenways Provision
447. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to give favourable consideration to providing financial support similar to the early sign-on sustainability payment for all landowners... - Public Transport
448. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagement his Department has had with companies (details supplied) following the announcement of up to 500 redundancies and planned... - Departmental Funding
450. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide funding for a long range hedge cutter and specialist equipment and personnel to cut trees in a location (details supplied);... - Bus Éireann
451. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of double decker coaches and double decker buses in the Bus Éireann PSO fleet as of 17 July 2026; if he will the provide... - Departmental Correspondence
452. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has spoken formally with the chairperson of the United States National Transportation Safety Board to date in 2026. [56497/26] - Bus Services
453. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the NTA will review bus route 314 which serves Limerick to Ballybunnion (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Departmental Meetings
455. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding his meeting with an organisation (details supplied). [56555/26] - Rail Network
456. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 105 of 18 June 2026, and the reply to the topical issue on Thursday 16 July 2026 on Metro... - Public Service Obligation
458. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount of funding provided for PSO transport services for each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form;... - Budget 2026
459. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department’s current spending projection for 2026; whether there is a projected overspend compared with the funding that his... - Budget 2027
460. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way in which the planned levy for Budget 2027 will affect funding for public transport services; to confirm the levy that is being... - Departmental Schemes
461. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of 14 July 2026, to outline the person or body responsible for independently assessing whether... - Departmental Funding
463. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of all defects for national roads logged on to the TII defect management system in 2025 and to date in 2026 in County Clare;... - Road Projects
464. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the planned upgrade of the N81. [56597/26] - Transport Infrastructure Ireland
465. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he is taking given that Transport Infrastructure Ireland is opposed to the development of housing at Fassaroe, Bray, County... - Public Transport
466. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of new and enhanced Connecting Ireland services delivered in 2025 and planned for 2026 for County Cork; the passenger numbers... - Bus Services
467. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full details of changes that are yet to be implemented to a bus service (details supplied) to include new route details along with... - Rail Network
469. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the provision of additional morning and evening train services through Millstreet station to facilitate commuting to and... - Public Transport
472. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has examined technological solutions to facilitate integrated payment across all public transport and shared mobility... - Bus Services
476. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected date for contract completion under the Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Framework; the anticipated commencement date for... - Road Traffic Accidents
477. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of fatal, serious injury and minor injury collisions recorded on the N22 between Macroom and Ballincollig in each of the years... - Public Transport
480. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for expansion of service on the TFI Local Link service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56653/26] - Road Safety
482. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has engaged with local authorities regarding the expansion of urban speed limit zones and the introduction of... - Departmental Schemes
483. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to establish a national vehicle-transition scheme similar to the ICE2EV pilot scrappage scheme; if he plans to introduce a... - Electric Vehicles
484. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2026-2028; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56801/26] - Rail Network
487. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the LUAS operations contract is up for renewal; if it has been renewed in the recent past; the person or body that has been the... - Departmental Funding
488. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of funding allocated to County Kerry for regional and local roads in each of the years 2021 to 2026; and the roads projects... - Vacant Properties
489. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of publicly owned buildings that were vacant on the latest date available, broken down by purpose and/or last previous use;... - Dublin Airport Authority
490. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the staff grade levels of personnel of the airport search unit at Dublin Airport [56914/26] - Driver Licences
491. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to Directive (EU) 2020/61 and the subsequent S.I. No. 467/2013 - Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No.4)... - Bus Services
494. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans under the BusConnects Network Redesign to establish a bus route between Swords and Beaumont Hospital; to provide a timeframe... - Public Transport
495. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on plans under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan to improve public transport services in Ardclough,... - Road Safety Authority
496. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to report on the Road Safety Authority’s review of the road traffic collision data sharing policies; and the date the body will... - Budget 2027
497. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the Leap card fair in the upcoming budget; the amount of an increase which is expected; and if he will make a... - Rail Network
498. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on Dart+ Southwest; when works are expected to take place; the funding associated with this; when passengers can expect to... - Bus Services
501. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of fines issued to Dublin Bus and Go Ahead for late or incomplete services; the number of cancelled services from both... - National Transport Authority
502. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if National Transport Authority plans to fund the installation of a shelter at Dublin Bus pole number 738. [57103/26] - Driver Test
503. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current average waiting times for driving tests nationally; the measures his Department is taking to reduce such wait times; if he is... - Departmental Data
504. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the correct pathway through which individuals can submit complaints regarding changes to flight paths, frequency, and noise... - Road Tolls
506. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans regarding the next toll increase in January 2027; if he will defer same until a later date; and if he will make a statement on... - Departmental Bodies
507. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 259 of 16 July 2026, if in the meetings lists with Irish Rail or the NTA, the cost overruns... - Departmental Schemes
508. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received, approved and refused under the road transporters scheme, by county and by category of operator; the... - Rail Network
510. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 127 of 15 July 2026, if the updated projected cost range will be reported on in Q3 in 2026; and if... - Public Procurement Contracts
511. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total value of non-compliant public procurement identified within his Department and in bodies under the aegis of his Department in... - Artificial Intelligence
512. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the usage of artificial intelligence within his Department; the categories of usage; the usage of artificial intelligence within any... - Departmental Funding
513. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount of funding allocated to the National Transport Agency that directly or indirectly funds projects which are located in... - Electric Vehicles
514. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 142 of 19 June 2026, the number of publicly available recharging points per county in 2023, 2024... - Bus Services
516. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions being taken by the National Transport Authority to improve the reliability of the 115 Bus Éireann bus service serving... - Rail Network
518. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the new battery operated trains on the northern commuter line will be fully accessible for power assisted wheelchairs and manually... - Bus Éireann
520. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposed solutions for the lack of adequate disability access to buses on Bus Éireann route 345, travelling between Scarriff,... - Legislative Measures
521. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the measures on electric scooters agreed by Government on 20 July 2026, including the extension of the prohibition on use... - Traffic Management
522. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No.143 of 17 December 2025, if his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland have received a... - Driver Test
523. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons waiting for a driving test; and the number of persons waiting for a theory test in county Cork, by test centre, in... - Bus Services
526. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount the NTA spent on installing real-time bus information displays on public footpaths within Dublin in 2024, 2025 and to-date in... - Driver Licences
528. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of drivers disqualified in court that have surrendered their licence to the RSA, as required by law, since (and including)... - Military Aircraft
530. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he is aware of reports that a flight (details supplied) illegally transported military aircraft parts, including F-35 components,... - Public Transport
531. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 339 of 16 December 2025, the new or enhanced services that were delivered to date in 2026; and to... - Rail Network
537. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update specifically regarding funding for DART+ South-West; if financial support is being sought or considered with a view... - Driver Licences
538. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that when a person applies for renewal of their driving licence early, they then lose that time from their licence (details... - National Transport Authority
539. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with the National Transport Authority (NTA) regarding the lengthy delays and, in some cases, lack of responses to... - Active Travel
540. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department plans to introduce a new shared mobility voucher schemes as proposed in the National Policy Statement on Shared... - Rail Network
541. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated timeframe to progress the recommendations within the Strategic Rail Review which will see public rail transport resumed in... - Road Projects
542. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current earliest construction start and end dates of the N2 Clontibret to the Border and Ardee to Castleblayney road projects. [58006/26] - Córas Iompair Éireann
543. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to investigate the CIÉ Executive Board decision from 2009 not to grant further increases in CIÉ Pensions, given the... - Road Network
544. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide, in tabular form, the total funding allocated to each local authority for national, regional and local road maintenance and... - Rail Network
545. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether the Railway Order application for Phase 2 of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, including electrification, the new depot and... - Bus Services
546. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether the National Transport authority have undertaken an assessment of the feasibility of introducing a Transport For Ireland town bus... - Public Transport
553. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether consideration has been given to the role a Transport for Ireland town bus service in Tullamore could play in improving... - Departmental Schemes
554. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to the local area hackney scheme (LAH), the reason successful applicants must bring a valid SPSV insurance certificate to the... - Parking Provision
555. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide details of the draft Strategy completed by Irish Rail and given to the NTA on priority areas for railway station parking; and... - Legislative Measures
558. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on horse carriage legislation for Dublin; if his Department will be introducing its own legislation to allow for the... - Active Travel
559. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a formal review of the Active Travel Programme is to be undertaken to assess the programmes contribution to progress against the 2030... - Greenways Provision
562. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a formal review of the Greenway Programme is to be undertaken to assess the programmes contribution to progress against the 2030... - Active Travel
568. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is considering the inclusion in future funding for active travel schemes a requirement to measure emissions and the... - Road Safety
569. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been a review of the speed limits on greenways, paths and public areas where there is no physical separation of pedal or... - Departmental Regulations
570. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review of the regulations governing L1e-A e-mopeds (pedal or throttle assisted) is being undertaken or considered. [58412/26] - National Transport Authority
574. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport following the NTA public consultation on pets and public transport that completed in February 2026; when the report and recommendations... - Road Signage
575. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is planning to review the requirements for audible signals at traffic lights which are essential for blind people.... - Departmental Policies
576. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review is planned of the National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. [58420/26] - EU Regulations
578. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the designated authority is required to keep records of UAV incidents. [58422/26] - Airport Policy
581. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department was warned, or a risk assessment was carried out, regarding potential job losses at Shannon Airport or other regional... - Motor Industry
582. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has any plans at present to review the motor tax system for pre-2008 vehicles, in order that they may also be taxed... - Taxi Licences
583. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of taxi licences are currently in circulation; and the number of licences in circulation in each of the past five years. [58583/26] - Rail Network
586. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the delivery of the Cork Luas; when he expects the system to begin construction; when he expects it to begin operation;... - Bus Services
587. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline, per route in the Cork city area, the percentage of journeys for which a bus was late or did not arrive in 2025 and 2026.... - Ports Policy
588. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether his Department have examined assertions made in the media regarding non-charging for storage at the Port of Cork, as well as... - EU Presidency
590. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a detailed breakdown of his Department’s budget for the EU Presidency; the details of any planned gifts for attendees... - Departmental Data
591. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a detailed breakdown of all gifts received in his capacity as Minister; the nature of these gifts and potential monetary... - Departmental Expenditure
592. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a detailed breakdown of spending on media training or strategic consultants by his Department and all bodies under his... - Artificial Intelligence
593. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an overview of the AI policy in place within his Department; if AI has been incorporated into any work streams; if AI is ever... - Ministerial Communications
594. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he uses personal emails for Government business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58688/26] - Driver Test
597. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether the Road Safety Authority is currently meeting its service level objective of issuing driving test invitations within ten weeks;... - Bus Services
604. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Cork BusConnects project as of July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58873/26] - Airport Policy
605. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the engagements he has had with officials in Cork Airport and the DAA with regard to increase routes to and from Cork Airport and... - Road Projects
606. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the Mallow relief road project, as of July 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58875/26] - Active Travel
609. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual funding allocated under the Active Travel Programme to each local authority in each of the past ten years; the details of each... - Bus Services
610. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual passenger numbers, service kilometres, routes operated, and Exchequer funding provided for Bus Éireann public service... - Taxi Licences
611. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of wheelchair accessible taxis licensed in each county in each of the past ten years; the total number of SPSV licences in... - Rail Network
612. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an overview of the additional funding being allocated to allow Irish Rail to strengthen infrastructure around the greater... - National Transport Authority
613. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to fund the NTA on a multi-annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58935/26] - Park-and-Ride Facilities
614. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the substantially complete park-and-ride facility at Fassaroe will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58936/26] - Rail Network
616. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for when the DART will run to Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58938/26] - Bus Services
617. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a detailed breakdown of all penalties levied against bus providers for under performance since 2020, broken down by operator... - Public Transport
619. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to review the fare zones currently in operation across the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the... - Electric Vehicles
620. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide details of the number of EV charging points installed across Wicklow in 2020-2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a... - Rail Network
622. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount that has been expended on the MetroLink project to date; when the final budget will be finalised; and if he will make a... - Bus Services
623. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline plans for deployment of electric buses that are currently in storage; the plans to buy additional buses in the coming years;... - Public Transport
624. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the planned roll out of a transport police force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58949/26] - Electric Vehicles
627. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding plans to expand the national network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to improve accessibility and... - Rail Network
628. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if plans are in progress to resume catering services on the Galway to Dublin train line; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Road Network
631. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how annual regional and local road funding allocations to local authorities are calculated; whether the scale of County Galway's road... - Rail Network
632. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the western rail corridor works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59034/26] - Bus Services
636. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions which will be taken to increase capacity on bus services for commuters in Dublin North-West; and if he will make a statement... - Driver Licences
638. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to report on the foreign licence exchange system; the average length of time it takes to receive an Irish drivers licence after the... - Road Network
639. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional funding available from his Department to upgrade the R312 in Mayo in recognition of the importance of this route for the... - Bus Services
640. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the replacement CityLink Ballina to Galway bus service does not stop in Straide, as the Expressway route 52 once did; if his... - Córas Iompair Éireann
641. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the necessary Statutory Instrument, to give the collective agreement made this year for CIÉ pensioners legal effect; and if he... - National Transport Authority
642. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether the National Transport Authority has plans to install Leap Card vending machines in the arrivals halls of Dublin Airport and... - Dublin Bus
643. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether his attention has been drawn to reports (details supplied) that has experienced persistent cancellations, ghost buses,... - Active Travel
644. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding that has been allocated, or is planned to be allocated, for Active Travel, greenway and cycling infrastructure projects in... - Departmental Funding
647. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the 100 non-governmental organisations that received the highest levels of public funding in the most recent year for which figures are... - Transport Policy
650. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposal agreed on 20 July 2026 to provide greater legal protections to members of An Garda Síochána when...
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