Parliamentary questions

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure in the course of the provision of the extension of the Luas to Confey, Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock that the disruption to local populations in each of the towns and surrounding areas is minimised both in the course of construction and thereafter arising from its design and operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13231/24]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

166. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which he remains satisfied that the main transport routes to mainland Europe are adequately provided for in order to ensure ready, unimpeded access to and from to continue to facilitate imports and exports to and from this country post-Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13452/24]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

167. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which outstanding traffic bottlenecks will continue to receive remedial attention on local or regional routes in order to ensure the minimisation of traffic delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13453/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

168. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it is anticipated upgrades to rail services serving the commuter towns of north County Kildare will be carried out, if by provision of increased frequency of services the provision of extra carriages or alternatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13454/24]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

169. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which rural transport continues to be improved nationwide with particular reference to the provision of new routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13455/24]

Road Network

Bernard Durkan

170. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which he expects to achieve sufficient improvement in the national arterial road network with particular reference to ensuring adequate distribution routes to meet the demand arising from increased job creation through the regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13456/24]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

171. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to combat the daily traffic congestion on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13457/24]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

172. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his future plans to combat the daily traffic congestion on the M4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13458/24]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

173. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he has studied the weakest links in the transport system nationally; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13459/24]

Road Network

Bernard Durkan

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which his Department continues to evaluate the transport system, road and rail, public and private to ensure the development of efficient and effective transport in all areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13460/24]

Transport Costs

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with his EU colleagues with a view to ensuring that transport costs here are competitive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13461/24]

Driver Test

Bernard Durkan

19. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the availability of compensation for the cancellation of driving tests; whether same applies in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9466/24]

Transport Costs

Bernard Durkan

13. 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 that any negative impact on the economy might be alleviated insofar as is possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4545/24]

Park-and-Ride Facilities

Bernard Durkan

25. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which passenger capacity is being or can be improved on the north Kildare commuter lines such as Naas-Sallins, Hazelhatch, Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey; if park and ride facilities are likely to be provided or extended on these very busy routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4544/24]

Capital Expenditure Programme

Bernard Durkan

187. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he remains satisfied regarding the adequacy of capital investment in the transport sector for the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4878/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects commuter rail passenger numbers to increase when the lines are upgraded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4879/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the number of carriages serving the north Kildare rail commuter routes, or alternatively increasing the frequency of trains, thereby improving the service for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4880/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date in the electrification of the Maynooth rail line, with particular reference to the need to ensure that car parking facilities are supplied to the west of Kilcock thereby facilitating Enfield, Kilcock, and the wider hinterland [4881/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport whether he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of health and safety adherence for the north Kildare commuter rail passengers given the necessity to remain standing for some journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4882/24]

Driver Test

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the actions being taken to address the long waiting lists for driving tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4884/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to encourage increased use of the commuter rail services in County Kildare with a view to alleviating road traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4885/24]

Road Network

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the total number of vehicles currently using the M4 for commuting purposes on a daily basis; the future plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4886/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to outline the progress to date in the enhancement and upgrading of commuter rail facilities from Sallins to Dublin, with particular reference to the need at peak times; the extent to which planning has advanced in this regard by way of increased frequency and capacity of commuter trains serving Newbridge, Sallins and Hazelhatch; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4887/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if any research has been done into the possibility of extending rail services throughout the commuter belt of north Kildare to towns currently not having access to services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4888/24]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the bus service from Leixlip to Blanchardstown can be augmented in such a way to facilitate patients attending James Connolly Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3662/24]

Driver Test

Bernard Durkan

285. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when a driving test appointment will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1577/24]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

13. 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. [52780/23]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

291. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which passenger capacity is being or can be improved on north Kildare commuter lines such as Naas-Sallins, Hazelhatch, Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey; if park-and-ride facilities are likely to be provided or extended on these very busy routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53120/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

292. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent of efforts to address the serious traffic congestion in Maynooth, County Kildare, provision for which was made some ten years ago via LIHAF funding and, given the almost total traffic shutdown at peak times, if seriously urgent steps can be taken to address the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53121/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

293. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which traffic management measures previously scheduled for Naas, County Kildare are currently in hand with a view to early implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53123/23]