Parliamentary questions

Public Transport

Darren O'Rourke

59. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the 103 Bus Éireann bus service; its performance standard and plans to improve it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22082/24]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

88. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the 109 Bus Éireann bus service; its performance standard and plans to improve it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22081/24]

Antisocial Behaviour

Darren O'Rourke

120. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on antisocial behaviour on public transport; his Department's work to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17702/24]

Rail Network

Darren O'Rourke

109. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann will introduce new rapid security response hubs throughout 2024; and if so, the locations in which these new hubs will be operational, in tabular form. [20165/24]

Dublin Airport Authority

Darren O'Rourke

110. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received the 2023 Annual Report and 2023 Audited Financial Statement from the Dublin Airport Authority; and if not, when his Department expects to receive same. [20166/24]

Legislative Process

Darren O'Rourke

205. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the railway safety amendment Bill; and when this Bill will move to the next stage. [16274/24]

Active Travel

Darren O'Rourke

103. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to outline the oversight of Active Travel spend; the role of his Department, NTA, local authority and others in same; the initial cost estimate of the Ashbourne R135 Cycle Network Design in Ashbourne, County Meath; the cost to date and the expected full cost at completion; the original expected date for completion of this project and the expected date for completion now; the way responsibility for cost overruns and delays are handled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15925/24]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

248. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport 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 statement on the matter. [15160/24]

National Car Test

Darren O'Rourke

178. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if the contract with the service provider of the National Car Testing Service contains any performance related or penalty clauses for lengthy delays. [12631/24]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

190. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to increase the frequency of the 109A bus services which connect with DCU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12844/24]

Aviation Industry

Darren O'Rourke

104. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views regarding licensing issues for airline pilots and the current wait times for responses from the Irish Aviation Authority (details supplied); if he is aware of concerns that this is posing safety risks; if he has engaged with the Irish Aviation Authority on this; the measures he is taking to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8792/24]

Driver Test

Darren O'Rourke

117. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the steps he is taking to address delays for driving tests; the number of tests that were cancelled, broken down by quarter in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; what measures a person (details supplied) can take to ensure they are able to take a test as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9056/24]

Public Transport

Darren O'Rourke

57. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport in relation to the proposals to introduce later opening hours for pubs and clubs; what work has his Department carried out to assess the potential impact on night time transport; what plans have been put in place to address its potential impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4980/24]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

21. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the deteriorating public bus services in County Meath; the level of bus cancellations; how he plans to improve these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4448/24]

Climate Action Plan

Darren O'Rourke

57. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the Climate Action Plan for 2023 in respect of the transport sector; what actions are still outstanding from 2023; the timeline for delivery of these delayed actions; how he thinks delayed actions will impact on rising emissions in the sector; his plans to address rising emissions in the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4449/24]

Taxi Licences

Darren O'Rourke

188. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the ten-year rule for taxis not covered by the existing extension, starting with 151-registered vehicles, given the fact that they will be due for renewal in 2025 when, paradoxically, older vehicles will not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2888/24]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

27. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the concern in relation to the deteriorating public bus services in County Meath; his plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52788/23]

Public Transport

Darren O'Rourke

34. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date to expand public transport provision in County Meath, in particular the Navan rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52787/23]

Public Transport

Darren O'Rourke

88. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the date on which the young adult Leap card fare change to include all 19- to 25-year-olds will happen, in line with Budget 2024 commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49273/23]

Bus Éireann

Darren O'Rourke

264. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided for an additional Bus Éireann 187 bus route in both directions, seven days a week. [48335/23]

Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Darren O'Rourke

265. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the capital budget allocation for Transport Infrastructure Ireland in the years of 2022 and 2023; and the expected capital budget allocation in 2024, in tabular form. [48336/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

183. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if any assessment has been made or will be made of the potential role of the lack of lighting at motorway junctions in recent fatalities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46691/23]

National Transport Authority

Darren O'Rourke

56. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost in 2024 if the budget for the National Transport Authority Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan increased by 50%. [43643/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

22. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the efforts he is making to improve the 109 and 109A bus services in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42983/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

76. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the efforts he is making to improve the 103, 103X, 105 and 105X bus services in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42982/23]

Dublin Airport Authority

Darren O'Rourke

214. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he has seen an alternative proposal for flight paths at Dublin Airport (details supplied) which have the potential to address the existing noise nuisance over many properties; if he has discussed this proposal with the DAA and aviation authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42658/23]

Bus Éireann

Darren O'Rourke

215. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing poor service on the 103 Bus Éireann route; his assessment and plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42659/23]

Bus Éireann

Darren O'Rourke

216. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing poor service on the 103X Bus Éireann route; his assessment and plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42660/23]

Bus Éireann

Darren O'Rourke

217. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing poor service on the 105 Bus Éireann route; his assessment and plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42661/23]

Bus Éireann

Darren O'Rourke

218. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing poor service on the 105X Bus Éireann route; his assessment and plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42662/23]

Bus Éireann

Darren O'Rourke

219. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing poor service on the 109 Bus Éireann route; his assessment and plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42663/23]

Bus Éireann

Darren O'Rourke

220. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the ongoing poor service on the 109A Bus Éireann route; his assessment and plans to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42664/23]

Electric Vehicles

Darren O'Rourke

133. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport what procedures are in place to ensure that people living in apartments and duplexes in estates with management companies can have a charging point installed at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41077/23]

Rail Network

Darren O'Rourke

354. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann plans to introduce new rapid security response hubs throughout 2024; if so, the locations of these new hubs; and the timeframe for which these new hubs will become operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38436/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

395. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the increased investment being made on LocalLink services in Meath, including future plans for such extension. [38856/23]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Darren O'Rourke

176. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline his plans to address the 6% increase in transport emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36711/23]

Motor Fuels

Darren O'Rourke

221. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on Ireland's biofuel supply and Ireland's capacity to meet EU sustainability requirements; Ireland's current biofuel supply; the increase that will be required to meet EU sustainability requirements; the measures to increase supply that are in place; when is it estimated that supply will increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34947/23]

Motor Fuels

Darren O'Rourke

222. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the engagement between his Department and the European Commission on biofuel, including verification and increasing Ireland's supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34948/23]

Motor Fuels

Darren O'Rourke

223. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on Ireland's biofuel supply and capacity to meet 2030 targets; what is Ireland's current biofuel supply; what increase will be required to meet our 2030 targets; what measures to increase supply are in place; when is it estimated that supply will increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34949/23]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Darren O'Rourke

241. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to report on the progress of the pathfinder programmes, particularly with reference to increasing momentum to the delivery of projects at a local level, providing templates for replication and scaling up elsewhere; further to Parliamentary Question No. 180 of 29 June 2023, how this incorporates experimental and innovative approaches; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34940/23]

Cycling Policy

Darren O'Rourke

242. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when the finalised cycle connects plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34941/23]

Rail Network

Darren O'Rourke

243. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to report on the progress of the all-island strategic rail review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34942/23]

National Transport Authority

Darren O'Rourke

247. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to report on the progress of the National Transport Authority in completing the walking and cycling index in Ireland's main cities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34980/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

248. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport when the report of the most recent national household travel survey in 2022 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34981/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

249. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport to report on the work of the sustainable mobility research network; if he can provide an update on the mapping on the research already being undertaken on gaps identified; what research has been conducted or is currently being completed; how this provides an evidence-base for Government policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34982/23]

Taxi Licences

Darren O'Rourke

65. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 31 of 2 March 2023, the degree to which his Department monitors the transfer of taxi licences; if he is aware of social media sites facilitating the transfer of licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32898/23]

Taxi Licences

Darren O'Rourke

66. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question 31 of 2 March 2023, the number of section 15 nominations which have been made in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32899/23]

Taxi Licences

Darren O'Rourke

67. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 31 of 2 March 2023, the number of enforcement actions taken for suspected breaches of Section 14(1) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 in each of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32900/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

39. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his plans to allocate additional capacity to PSO bus routes in Meath. [31474/23]

Electric Vehicles

Darren O'Rourke

40. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number and locations of charging points for electric vehicles in County Meath. [31475/23]

Public Procurement Contracts

Darren O'Rourke

183. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if a group has been convened to discuss structures for delivery of the public procurement framework, as outlined in the climate action plan annexe of actions; if he will report on the approach, roles and responsibilities agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31258/23]

Active Travel

Darren O'Rourke

178. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport how many local authorities have published active travel plans to date. [28899/23]

Active Travel

Darren O'Rourke

179. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport which local authorities have published active travel plans to date. [28900/23]

Active Travel

Darren O'Rourke

180. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport which local authorities have drawn down funding to establish active travel teams. [28901/23]

Active Travel

Darren O'Rourke

181. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport which local authorities have active travel teams in place. [28902/23]

Local Authorities

Darren O'Rourke

183. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport how much of the active fund has been drawn down by local authorities overall, in 2022 and then in Q1 2023, in tabular form. [28970/23]

Departmental Policies

Darren O'Rourke

303. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which active travel policies have been tested to create behavioural change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28053/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

157. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the locations within Meath where a new bus shelter was installed in the past 12 months; and the locations within Meath that are scheduled to have a new bus shelter installed before the end of this year. [26944/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

84. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to ensure that ports are prepared to deliver on Ireland’s offshore renewable potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20372/23]

Legislative Measures

Darren O'Rourke

89. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to introduce legislation, regulations and/or guidelines for experimental road-traffic orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20371/23]

Wind Energy Generation

Darren O'Rourke

63. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport regarding phase two of the development of offshore wind farms and the identification of ports to construct them in, the progress that has been made to date; and if any ports have been identified in advance of next month's auction. [19836/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

170. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date with the construction of offshore renewable energy, ORE, port facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19008/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

171. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date with the construction of ORE port facilities; if he still agrees with the Government's assessment in October that Ireland will need to develop four to five ORE port facilities, with a capacity to build 500 MW of ORE, and a "number of smaller ports for ORE Operation and Maintenance activities"; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19009/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

172. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date with the construction of ORE port facilities; if the number of smaller ports for ORE operation and maintenance activities has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19010/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

173. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to a report (details supplied) regarding State support for port infrastructure; if he has considered the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19011/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

174. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport what funding structures have been considered for the development of ORE port facilities; and if Connecting Europe Facility funding can still be considered the main mechanism for funding port infrastructure supporting ORE. [19012/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

175. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if a strategic investment model for the construction of ORE ports has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19013/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

283. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if disabled persons' organisations have been consulted in the roll-out of the Active Travel and BusConnects rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17043/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

284. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if disabled persons' organisations representing the visually impaired have been consulted in the roll-out of the Active Travel and BusConnects rollout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17044/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

285. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the concerns posed to visually impaired persons at the new BusConnects bus stop in Dundrum; what actions, if any, are being taken to mitigate them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17045/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

309. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views on the road safety strategy and the progress to date to reduce road traffic to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries by 2031; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17537/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

310. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views on the increase in fatalities on Irish roads in 2022 by 13%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17538/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

311. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views on the road safety strategy and the increase in fatalities on Irish roads; the steps, if any, being taken to ensure that the target of a 50% reduction in deaths and serious injuries is met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17539/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

312. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport his views on the road safety strategy; if he is aware of concerns that it is not working; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17540/23]

Road Safety

Darren O'Rourke

313. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of concerns that the road safety strategy does not adequately address the rise in distracted driving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17541/23]

Fuel Oil Specifications

Darren O'Rourke

208. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the move to E10 as the standard grade of petrol in Ireland; if he aware of concerns that have been raised by some owners of older models of vehicles; the steps that have been made to mitigate their concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14896/23]

Planning Issues

Darren O'Rourke

213. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if planning permission or environmental or other impact assessments are required for major changes to flightpaths to and from airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15057/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

178. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the underuse of the 2022 Active Travel budget according to figures released by the National Transport Authority; if analysis has been carried out of its under-utilisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14441/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

179. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the 2023 Active Travel budget and current data on uptake by local authorities, campuses and hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14442/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

180. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the 2023 Active Travel budget and resources to support uptake and implementation by local authorities, campuses and hospitals. [14443/23]

Pension Provisions

Darren O'Rourke

194. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he agrees that the CIÉ group’s 1951 superannuation scheme (1951 scheme), is currently not in compliance with the minimum funding standard as defined in the Pensions Act 1990, (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14573/23]

Pension Provisions

Darren O'Rourke

195. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to sign any amending statutory instrument changing the benefits of members of the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14574/23]

Pension Provisions

Darren O'Rourke

196. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport how he and CIÉ came to the conclusion that the CIÉ 1951 superannuation scheme (1951 Scheme) is currently not in compliance with the minimum funding standard as defined in the Pensions Act 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14575/23]

Cycling Facilities

Darren O'Rourke

285. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the estimated full-year cost of establishing the public bike scheme in County Cavan consisting of eight bike stations and 96 bikes. [13347/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

286. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to extend a bus terminus (details supplied). [13348/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

287. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of buses withdrawn from the Dublin Bus fleet in 2022; the number of new buses that will be provided to Dublin Bus in 2023; and when these new buses will come into service. [13349/23]

National Car Test

Darren O'Rourke

69. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on quality audits at NCT centres by centre and quarter/month for 2022, and to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11645/23]

National Car Test

Darren O'Rourke

1. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on NCT delays; the number of customers who have been afforded a free test in 2022 and 2023, in line with the recently reintroduced provision of the customer charter; the date on which a company (details supplied) will meet its 12-day waiting time target; the penalties it has faced to date for failing to meet this target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10508/23]

Ports Policy

Darren O'Rourke

3. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the measures he will take in 2023 to support Irish ports in readying themselves to help deliver on Ireland's offshore wind potential; if, drawing on European examples, options for direct State funding for ports have been explored and will be employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10509/23]

Coast Guard Service

Darren O'Rourke

12. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish an inquiry to independently review the structure, governance, management and organisational culture at the Irish Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10515/23]

Taxi Licences

Darren O'Rourke

31. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on taxi licence numbers, driver numbers and late night working following the recent driver recruitment campaign; if the restriction on plate transferability is recognised as a barrier to recruitment; his plans to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10512/23]

Traffic Management

Darren O'Rourke

32. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline his plans to bring forward legislative provision for experimental road traffic orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10513/23]

Airport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

57. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will take to address the interference of drone activity on civil aviation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10511/23]

Electric Vehicles

Darren O'Rourke

59. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to create a second-hand market for electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10514/23]

Rail Network

Darren O'Rourke

205. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the refurbishment or maintenance works that Iarnród Éireann will carry out at locations (details supplied) for the remainder of 2023; and when each of these works projects will commence. [10172/23]

Electric Vehicles

Darren O'Rourke

206. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided to have taxi-dedicated electric vehicle charge points at both Connolly Station and Busáras. [10173/23]

Bus Services

Darren O'Rourke

209. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the additional buses and drivers that would be required to increase the frequency of Dublin Bus route 44 to every 30 minutes in both directions between the hours of 7.30am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Fridays. [10210/23]

Local Authorities

Darren O'Rourke

180. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide in tabular form the number of NTA-funded active travel officer roles filled and vacant in each local authority; the number of these roles filled through internal transfers within the local authority system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9368/23]

Transport Policy

Darren O'Rourke

185. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of Ten-T funding for transport projects received since 1999, in tabular form by year and amount; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7865/23]

Rail Network

Darren O'Rourke

155. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if the Navan rail line project will now proceed to design and appraisal given its inclusion as a medium-term project in the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042; if he will provide an update and indicative timeline for each of the phases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6908/23]