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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Joe Neville: The reason I bring up contactless payments is because I commute from north Kildare. As someone who has used buses and trains over years, I have seen the improvements in the public transport system. At the same time, contactless payments are something we have seen in many other countries and cities. A lot of people would have used them in different places. I see no reason Dublin and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I thank both Deputies for their support. I will meet the NTA and Indra Sistemas, which is developing this system. I will try to secure more specific timelines from the company. It has been very helpful so far. Work is progressing very well. On the contractual arrangements, I do not have that detail right now. I commit to reverting to both Deputies with an update on this after I meet...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Paul McAuliffe: It is very welcome that we will have a planning decision by 30 September. The Minister is right that the decision to bring it to the Cabinet for gate 1 was really important. The Minister, Deputy Lawless, really assisted us in doing that. He came on site and examined the potential of it. I was pleased the Cabinet signed off on that. Almost all the Luas projects that have happened have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I have been many times in the Deputy's constituency and in Finglas. I want to see this project move forward to construction and delivery. We have a couple of hurdles but not big ones. We have to get through planning. Should that be granted, there is then the procurement strategy for Luas Finglas under the infrastructure guidelines. Ministerial approval will follow that and the project...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Paul McAuliffe: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I see we are making good progress on that. We will keep a watchful eye and ensure it continues. Many people on the other side of the constituency will hope for the delivery of the metro project with the same urgency. It is a far more complex and detailed project but one that has been promised for some time. The review of the national development plan...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Shane Moynihan: I congratulate my colleague, Deputy McAuliffe, on his advocacy for Finglas Luas. The Minister will know Luas Lucan is very important to me. I am keen to know about the overall set of plans identified by the NTA for extension of Luas lines around Dublin. Will he consider putting a standing Luas project office in place to think of continued expansion of light rail? It is fair to say we have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: That point is a very good one. TII has built up excellent expertise and knowledge in delivery of those projects. Expansion of the Luas network needs to be looked at in the round and that is being done. Deputy McAuliffe mentioned MetroLink and we expect that to come out of planning with a final decision - not a draft decision - in the month of July. That would be a transformational project...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Question No. 96 taken with Written Answers.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Public Transport

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: 97. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected timeline for the roll-out of contactless fare payments on all public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34135/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Joe Neville: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an interim measure, such as payment by app, which happens in other cities, could be explored for public transport until contactless payment becomes an option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33948/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Barry Heneghan: 102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of contactless fare payments across public transport services, including buses and trains; the expected timeline for full implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34183/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: We have seen the extension of contactless fare payments in cities such as London, Edinburgh, Barcelona and Milan, as well as in the Netherlands. I am looking for the expected timeline for the roll-out of contactless fare payments on all public transport.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Transport (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97, 98 and 102 together. I thank an Teachta Ó Cearúil. For background, the next generation ticketing project, led by the NTA, is for a new, modern public transport ticketing system that will facilitate a variety of payment methods for passengers, including contactless. In April 2024, the NTA with Government approval entered into a multiyear...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Aviation Industry (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I am happy to engage with both Deputies on the issue of drones. I want to review the draft document and I will engage with them. I am sure we will be talking to the transport committee about that. This type of technology is here to stay. It is about how it interacts with our communities. There are also major benefits. The Ministers of State, Deputies Canney and Buttimer, have informed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)

Road Projects

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)

William Aird: 94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to include the Portlaoise northern orbital route and the Mountmellick bypass in the revised national development plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28042/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)

William Aird: I ask the Government to include both the Portlaoise northern orbital route and the Mountmellick bypass in the revised national development plan. They are not just local road projects; they are critical infrastructure with regional and national significance. As the Minister of State knows, Portlaoise is one of Ireland's fastest growing towns. The town is already under pressure from traffic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)

Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Deputy for the question and for his ongoing advocacy for his county of Laois. The Government has earmarked approximately €5.1 billion for investment in new national roads projects between 2021 and 2030 and a further €2.9 billion for the protection and renewal of the network. I can confirm that approximately €600 million of Exchequer capital funding was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (24 Jun 2025)

William Aird: We do not need consideration; we need money. This road is vital to redirect HGVs coming from Rosslare to the west of Ireland. We are trying move this traffic away from residential areas, schools and hospitals. This route is also essential to future-proof Portlaoise for sustainable growth under the national planning framework. Without this orbital route, development is hindered, traffic...