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Thu, 23 May 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Paul McAuliffe
140. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will make additional resources available to local authorities in 2024 for the community involvement scheme, in view of the inclement weather to date 2024 and its impact on rural roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23347/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
215. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an updated timeline on the implementation of the E spine and associated changes of the BusConnects programme in Dublin. [21644/24]
Tue, 5 Mar 2024
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Dublin Bus
Paul McAuliffe
212. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the transfer of the Dublin Bus fleet to electric buses; if there are any issues with the roll out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10763/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
52. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if a review will be carried out of the BusConnects plans for the new No. 19 route which will result in an hourly service for the Wadelai estate area of Dublin 11 rather than the current 20-minute frequency relied on by residents. [4627/24]
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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Taxi Licences
Paul McAuliffe
25. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to review the SPSV licence renewal case of a person (details supplied). [55491/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
57. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the expected date of the implementation of the F spine as part of the BusConnects programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54152/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
58. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the expected date of the implementation of the E spine as part of the BusConnects programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54153/23]
Wed, 6 Dec 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
59. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport he expected date of the implementation of the A spine as part of the BusConnects programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54154/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Parking Provision
Paul McAuliffe
245. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if local authorities adhere to standards (details supplied) when installing disabled parking bays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48030/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Taxi Licences
Paul McAuliffe
55. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will consider a surrender grant for non-wheelchair taxi licence holders, so as to increase the overall supply of wheelchair taxis. [43181/23]
Tue, 3 Oct 2023
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Taxi Regulations
Paul McAuliffe
182. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the anomaly whereby cars purchased for use as a taxi prior to 2010 can continue to be used, whereas cars purchased from 2012 onwards cannot continue to be used due to the ten-year rule; if he plans to introduce a 15-year limit for all vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42113/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
249. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the A spine of the Dublin BusConnects programme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37289/23]
Mon, 11 Sep 2023
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Dublin Airport Authority
Paul McAuliffe
405. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the concerns raised by members of the Dublin Airport Environmental Working Group at its recent meeting in relation to the use of aqueous film forming foam at Dublin Airport; if an update can be provided by his Department that the foam has not entered the local water supply systems in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39048/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Commercial Vehicle Testing
Paul McAuliffe
214. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the fee paid to CVRT test providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36075/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Dublin Airport Authority
Paul McAuliffe
237. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have discussed the shortage of taxis to serve those who arrive in Dublin airport; whether the €400 charge for taxi drivers should be removed to prevent shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34906/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Dublin Airport Authority
Paul McAuliffe
238. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the reason taxi drivers who drop people off at the airport are prevented from taking people into their taxis onto onward journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34907/23]
Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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Dublin Airport Authority
Paul McAuliffe
239. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have statistics from the DAA on increased use of taxis, given the parking shortages during peak summer travel times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34908/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Public Transport
Paul McAuliffe
39. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to provide a public transport link from Finglas to Dublin Airport. [30132/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Cycling Facilities
Paul McAuliffe
40. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on his plans to increase the number of e-bike sharing schemes in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30131/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
215. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the E spine of BusConnects Dublin will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29495/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
216. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the F spine of BusConnects Dublin will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29496/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
217. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the N2 route of Dublin BusConnects will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29497/23]
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
218. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the 19, 23 and 24 routes of Dublin BusConnects will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29498/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Electric Vehicles
Paul McAuliffe
213. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will carry out a review of an electric charger grant application by a person (details supplied). [24546/23]
Thu, 4 May 2023
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Road Projects
Paul McAuliffe
21. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Finglas roundabout scheme. [20738/23]
Thu, 4 May 2023
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Road Safety
Paul McAuliffe
46. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the planned improvements to pedestrian safety on the M1/R104 in Dublin 9. [20739/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Departmental Projects
Paul McAuliffe
332. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on cycling and walking projects in Dublin 9 and 11. [17976/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Departmental Expenditure
Paul McAuliffe
333. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the amount of money spent on active travel in Dublin City Council from the year 2020 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17977/23]
Tue, 18 Apr 2023
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Departmental Projects
Paul McAuliffe
334. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his plans for a pedestrian crossing or flyover at the roundabout at the M1-R104 intersection located in Santry, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17978/23]
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
129. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the bus connectivity and links to Dublin City University in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16000/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Cycling Policy
Paul McAuliffe
22. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on his plans to increase the number of e-bike sharing schemes in Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10468/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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National Car Test
Paul McAuliffe
27. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve wait times for NCT tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10469/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Electric Vehicles
Paul McAuliffe
162. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the electric SPSV, eSPSV, scheme for small public service vehicles, SPSVs, will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10635/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Rail Network
Paul McAuliffe
163. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Finglas Luas project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10636/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
164. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the E, F and A spine of the network redesign of BusConnects will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10637/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Road Projects
Paul McAuliffe
165. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Finglas roundabout scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10638/23]
Thu, 2 Mar 2023
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Driver Test
Paul McAuliffe
166. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to expand and alternate the driving test routes at the Finglas test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10639/23]
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
199. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the next phase of the BusConnects project; the status of the replacement of the number 9, 11 and 83 bus routes in the Dublin north west area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4025/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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Transport Policy
Paul McAuliffe
64. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport when the eSPSV grant will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2117/23]
Thu, 19 Jan 2023
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Cycling Facilities
Paul McAuliffe
77. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Finglas to Killester cycle scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2123/23]
Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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National Car Test
Paul McAuliffe
266. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce the backlog and wait times for an NCT test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1715/23]
Thu, 10 Nov 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Paul McAuliffe
9. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the shared station-less e-bike schemes in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55884/22]
Thu, 10 Nov 2022
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
55. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to improve the frequency of the bus service in the Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55883/22]
Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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Bus Services
Paul McAuliffe
257. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the consequences for persons who have already purchased an annual bus ticket in relation to the latest extension of the reduction of public transport fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51979/22]
Thu, 13 Oct 2022
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Transport Policy
Paul McAuliffe
205. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the amount that has been spent on the active travel investment programme to date; the amount that has been spent on construction and consultancy fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51084/22]
Thu, 22 Sep 2022
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Road Network
Paul McAuliffe
57. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans for a pedestrian crossing or flyover at the roundabout at the M1-R104 intersection located in Santry, Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46281/22]
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
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Cycling Facilities
Paul McAuliffe
129. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the status of cycling projects in Dublin City Council; the total amount spent on each project to date; and the timeline for the completion of each project. [44470/22]
Tue, 26 Jul 2022
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Driver Test
Paul McAuliffe
267. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the plans to expand and alternate the Road Safety Authority's driving test routes in the Finglas and greater Dublin 11 areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41034/22]
Thu, 3 Mar 2022
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Road Projects
Paul McAuliffe
50. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Finglas roundabout scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12080/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Traffic Management
Paul McAuliffe
209. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Finglas roundabouts scheme; the funding streams for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9995/22]