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Thu, 16 May 2024
oral
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]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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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]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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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]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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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]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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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]
Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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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]
Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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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]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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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]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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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]
Tue, 27 Feb 2024
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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]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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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]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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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]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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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]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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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]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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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]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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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]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 10 Oct 2023
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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]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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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]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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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]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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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]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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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]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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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]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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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]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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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]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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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]
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
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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]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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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]
Wed, 28 Jun 2023
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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]