Written answers
Tuesday, 9 April 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
- Electric Vehicles
171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address delays by ESB Networks in providing grid connections for the installation of EV charging infrastructure; and if he... - Departmental Correspondence
172. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide clarity on a letter that was sent to all businesses selling fuel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the... - Bus Services
173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the public and private bus transport available (details supplied) in light of recent announcements of service... - Cross-Border Co-operation
174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with the N2/A5/Ten-T Cross Border Committee, which comprises of representatives from Derry City and Strabane District... - Road Network
175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his proposals to ensure adequate upkeep of local and regional roads in 2024. [13643/24] - Public Sector Pensions
176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view that CIE RWS Scheme pensioners, receiving an average of €52 per week, have not had a pension increase since 2008, if he... - Bus Services
177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can explain in detail why route 706 and 706X, run by a company (details supplied) will cease to exist in April 2024; if he will... - Cycling Facilities
178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will initiate via TII a more frequent sweeping of a cycle lane (details supplied). [13703/24] - Bus Services
179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a regular bus service will be provided to an area (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Transport Policy
182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to progress plans in the Green Party's transport policy to regulate advertisements that glamourise unsustainable modes of... - Airport Policy
185. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he supports a ban on private jets using Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13730/24] - Driver Test
186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons waiting for a test, per test centre; if a breakdown can be provided on the length of time waiting and the number of... - Rail Network
187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the Mullingar train stop does not have any Leap card infrastructure, especially considering the station is used largely by... - Official Travel
188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount spent by his Department on travel and accommodation costs associated with ministerial visits abroad to date in 2024, in... - Departmental Properties
189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of properties either owned or leased by his Department that are currently vacant; the length of time the properties have been... - Departmental Expenditure
190. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his Department’s capital underspend, if any, in 2023; his Department’s projected spend for 2024; and if he will make a... - Road Projects
191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what the grant allocation of €150,000 for the Tralee to An Daingean route N86 in 2024 will be utilised for (details supplied).... - Bus Services
193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has engaged with the National Transport Authority following the decision by Aircoach to withdraw the Athlone service, to ensure... - Road Safety
194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what planning he has carried out to ensure there will not be an increase in road fatalities and injuries as a result of the forthcoming... - Cycling Policy
195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will liaise with Dublin City Council on funding options for the expansion of the highly successful now Dublin bikes... - Airport Policy
196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether weapons bound for Israel are transiting through Shannon Airport; if he will immediately stop the use of Shannon as a transit hub... - Public Transport
197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of agreements that have been reached between Transport Infrastructure Ireland and organisations that previously expressed... - Rail Network
198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the additional capacity will be in service on the Sligo to Dublin rail line. [14065/24] - Parking Provision
199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports his Department is giving to Irish Rail to provide ample car parking in Carlow town at the Carlow train station; and if he... - Road Safety
200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital and current funding allocated to the safe routes to school programmes in each of the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. [14120/24] - Transport Policy
202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed Connecting Ireland route (details supplied); the actions he will take to ensure this is prioritised... - Departmental Advertising
203. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department uses community radio for advertising and public awareness campaigns; if not, the reason, given the vital role community... - Public Transport
204. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposal to extend the DART to Wicklow town; the work that has been done to date by his Department to support... - Public Sector Pensions
205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the board of an organisation (details supplied) to comply with the spirit of the Mulvey Report 2023 and provide a... - Airport Policy
207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14221/24] - Road Safety
208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to encourage An Garda Síochána to tackle the dangers of users of e-scooters, motorised bicycles and... - Rail Network
209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he and Irish Rail are taking to improve onboard WiFi and mobile phone connectivity on its intercity lines; and if he will make... - Taxi Regulations
210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide all available information on the recipients of the wheelchair-accessible grant for taxis; for a breakdown of these recipients,... - Greenways Provision
214. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that an updated lease on the old rail trail greenway is brought forward and put in place. [14330/24] - Bus Services
215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to delays in the issuing of new bus route licences by the National Transport Authority (details... - Road Traffic Offences
216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a matter in relation to a car sale can be addressed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14361/24] - Public Transport
217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether the NTA has engaged even in exploratory discussions with State landowners along the t-route of a possible Metro South extension... - Park-and-Ride Facilities
218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline in detail what plans and action have been taken by the NTA to date, or are planned for the future, in terms of providing... - Road Network
220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when funding will be given for the N70 Kenmare to Sneem road to ensure all work is carried out as soon as possible; and if he will make a... - Driver Test
221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driving test will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in order that they can commence employment; and if he will make a... - Electric Vehicles
222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects a report on the EV Commercial Fleet Trial to be published; the measures his Department is taking to incentivise and... - Road Projects
223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give consideration to establishing a fund specifically aimed at noise mitigation/sound barriers to mitigate the impact of... - Driver Test
224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a breakdown, in tabular form, of the current number of applicants awaiting a driving test, by county and the length of time.... - National Car Test
226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cost of hiring an additional ten NCT testers. [14679/24] - Road Tolls
228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of any plans to increase toll costs again this year; the estimated cost of deferring such a move; and if he will make a... - Rail Network
229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the status of the Dublin-Navan rail line upgrade, including the cost of work completed to date; and if he will... - Road Network
230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if changes can be made to the current LIS rules in order that roads in west Donegal will qualify for the scheme (details supplied); and... - Driver Test
234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) will be issued with a date for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14734/24] - Taxi Regulations
235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to support the roll-out the UBER service in rural counties like Cavan and Monaghan due to the taxi shortage and the impact this... - Rail Network
236. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the delivery of additional carriages for Dublin-Rosslare Europort rail line. [14788/24] - Public Transport
237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost in 2024 if the security personnel budget onboard the LUAS increased by 33%. [14789/24] - Bus Services
238. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which it might be possible for the 139 bus service to service Clonaugh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on... - Road Projects
240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status of the N2 upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14837/24] - Public Transport
241. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to improve public transport access for wheelchair users (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14894/24] - Electric Vehicles
242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how the roll-out of charging infrastructure can be accelerated, along with the upgrading of the ESB grid to accommodate them,... - Air Services
244. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a Public Service Obligation application in respect of a proposed Shannon Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol route; and if he... - Road Safety
245. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will fund an independent audit of footpath safety and cost to repair and restore footpaths in a local authority... - Rail Network
247. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify the situation with railway lines being reused and repurposed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on... - Bus Services
248. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to report on the performance of the 105 bus service in January-March 2024; his plans to improve this service; and if he will make a... - Driver Licences
249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that the NDLS office in Galway was closed on Saturday, 23 March 2024, despite appointments having been made for that date; the... - Bus Services
250. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a status update in respect of a bus stop (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15250/24] - Public Transport
252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has any plans to take a public transport audit in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15254/24] - Road Projects
254. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update with any engagement his Department has had with Louth County Council in respect of progressing phase 2 of the port... - Rail Network
255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the proposal by the National Transport Authority to terminate the Wexford to Dublin Intercity rail link in either Greystones... - Driver Test
257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will seek an update from the CEO of the Road Safety Authority on the progress/lack of progress on the long-awaited driving test... - Road Network
258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland will address an issue affecting a homeowner on the N86 in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he... - Waterways Issues
259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene and insist that Louth County Council, as a responsible party, that action is taken to remove the hebble dredge from... - Electric Vehicles
260. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on plans to deploy the use of battery technology to support the installation of EV charging infrastructure along the... - Rail Network
262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on progress to introduce the new DART hybrid fleet on the northern line to Drogheda; and if he will make a statement... - Public Transport
263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the Moyross train station as the pathfinder project for Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter.... - Road Projects
264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the proposed Ardee by-pass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15339/24] - Driver Test
266. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider implementing technology which would allow, without the person taking the test having to make a complaint, for a... - Public Transport
267. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the draft revised transport strategy for Galway will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15365/24] - Bus Éireann
268. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number and percentage of buses in the Bus Éireann fleet (excluding school transport scheme) and in the Dublin Bus Fleet that are... - Rail Network
269. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how many incidents and complaints have been logged in the past 24 months with regard to public and staff safety on the Sligo to Dublin... - Road Network
270. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline, in light of the EPA Research Report 454, titled "Farm-Carbon: Hedgerows and Non-forest Woodland (Hedgerow Carbon...
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