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Tue, 21 May 2024
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Airport Policy
Bernard Durkan
184. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport how often and who provides disability awareness and access training to staff of the Irish Aviation Authority, the Dublin Airport Authority and the other major Irish airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22477/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Airport Policy
Bernard Durkan
185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport how Irish airports are referring in European or international benchmarks when it comes to supporting people with disabilities or reduced mobility travelling through Irish airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22478/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Bodies
Bernard Durkan
186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport what the terms of reference are for the Irish Aviation Authority's passenger advisory group; to give the membership and a listing of how often this group has met over the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22479/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Airport Policy
Bernard Durkan
187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport what efforts have been made in each of the Irish airports to improve wayfinding and mobility for people with disabilities and people with reduced mobility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22480/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
94. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which plans are afoot for the implementation of the extension of the DART to Leixlip, Celbridge, Maynooth, Kilcock, Sallins, Naas and further afield; the extent to which such works are in hand; whether requests from the commuters in north Kildare to extend the turntable points to an area beyond Maynooth and Kilcock, given the wider catchment area and demand for transport services, are being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22090/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Transport Costs
Bernard Durkan
137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he continues to monitor transport costs and the contributory factors thereto, with a view to ensuring any negative impact on the economy might be alleviated insofar as is possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22311/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Transport Policy
Bernard Durkan
138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which steps are ongoing to ensure the viability of the transport sector, notwithstanding any challenges from whatever source; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22314/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the electrification of the Dublin-Maynooth rail line, with particular reference to the towns likely to expect an enhanced service; the extent of the parking arrangements currently proposed; if such arrangements can be improved in line with local requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22315/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Road Tolls
Bernard Durkan
140. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the total amount paid in tolls in the past eight years to date in regard to all tolled locations throughout the country, without exception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22316/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Traffic Management
Bernard Durkan
141. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent, if any, to which heavy vehicles use the main arterial routes to and from the city at peak travel times; the action being taken on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22317/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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National Transport Authority
Bernard Durkan
142. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which alternative energy can be or is being used by the National Transport Authority, with particular reference to both rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22319/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
143. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when any rail carriages in storage will be brought into service; the manner in which this could benefit commuters in north County Kildare and throughout the greater Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22320/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Traffic Management
Bernard Durkan
144. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which his Department monitors the various traffic routes nationally with a view to ensuring advancement of upgrading proposals before reaching gridlock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22321/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
145. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which north Kildare rail commuters can expect enhanced and improved services in the future, given the demographic trends and the need for the public to have confidence in the transport system in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22322/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
146. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it might be possible to ensure the availability of extra carriages to meet commuter demands affecting the towns of Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip, Confey and Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Sallins and Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22323/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Rail Network
Bernard Durkan
147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the preparation of the extension of the DART to Maynooth and further afield to such locations as Kilcock and Enfield, with a view to catering for the commuter belt across north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22324/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Public Transport
Bernard Durkan
149. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the measures currently in place, or intended to be introduced in future, to reduce the incidence of anti-social and threatening behaviour on public transport and in public transport stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21095/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Public Transport
Bernard Durkan
150. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to outline the safety protocols in place should a member of the public notice anti-social behaviour on public transport and how they should react
; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21096/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Bus Services
Bernard Durkan
148. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if a bus service from Leixlip to Blanchardstown hospital can be facilitated or incorporated into current routes to facilitate elderly people from this area getting to and from medical appointments, who cannot always drive and may experience mobility issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17271/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Bus Services
Bernard Durkan
238. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport 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 the matter. [14806/24]