Parliamentary questions

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]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

294. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent, if any, to which traffic alleviation/management proposals for Celbridge, County Kildare are currently being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53125/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

295. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which the passenger capacity of the commuter lines in north County Kildare can be improved while awaiting electrification of proposed commuter lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53127/23]

Dublin Airport Authority

Bernard Durkan

296. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which the Dublin Airport Authority continues to ensure the smooth, effective and efficient running of the airport, with particular reference to a busy holiday period in the weeks and months ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53128/23]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

297. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which efficacy and convenience of the revised bus routes in Dublin and the greater Dublin area continue to be monitored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53129/23]

Park-and-Ride Facilities

Bernard Durkan

298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which adequate car parking facilities are being planned to meet the requirements now and in the future adjacent to all railway stations throughout north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53130/23]

Regional Airports

Bernard Durkan

299. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which our regional airports can contribute to easing the through traffic at Dublin Airport, thus making it a more satisfactory experience for travellers to and from this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53131/23]

National Car Test

Bernard Durkan

300. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the progress being made in reducing waiting lists for NCT tests; the action that can be taken by car owners who have been unable to secure tests before their NCT expires; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53132/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

301. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate 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. [53133/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

302. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which the electrification of the Maynooth railway line is progressing; the extent to which timetables are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53134/23]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

303. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which all public transport is in the course of decarbonisation; the achievements to date in this regard; the projections for the future, including timelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53135/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

304. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure that commuters in north County Kildare can rely on an increase in commuter rail capacity by one or other means over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53136/23]

National Development Plan

Bernard Durkan

305. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which projects that fall under his Department and are within the revised national development plan are at an advanced stage; the extent to which preliminary work has taken place or on-site works are in hand or proposed; the expected delivery date for each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53137/23]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

306. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to indicate the extent to which extra bus shelters can be provided in Leixlip, Maynooth, Celbridge and Kilcock, an area of rapidly increasing population and reliance on public transport, given most people have to wait for public transport in the open air regardless; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53157/23]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it might be possible to ensure that the private bus service operating from Naas to Blanchardstown might include Blanchardstown Hospital for the convenience of patients who attend on a regular basis and have difficulty finding car parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49214/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current position in regard to traffic management proposals for Celbridge, County Kildare, the purpose of which were to alleviate traffic chaos but which did not find favour with local residents and councillors; when it might be expected that such proposals might proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47240/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when the proposals to proceed with the provision of a second bridge over the Liffey at Celbridge, County Kildare, might be activated in line with ever-increasing traffic volume requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47241/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current state of the proposals to alleviate traffic in Naas, County Kildare, which were rejected by the previous membership of Kildare County Council; if the plans have been revised, updated and improved to encompass more comprehensively the wishes of the Naas members of Kildare County Council and the residents in respect of their preferred options; when work is likely to commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47242/23]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

124. 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; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44787/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

9. 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. [43077/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

70. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent, if any, to which the best possible traffic management can be brought into play to effectively manage traffic congestion on some workdays where there is an obvious need; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43076/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he proposes to maximise sufficient places on commuter trains serving north Kildare with a view to ensuring that sufficiently seating places are available throughout the journey in both directions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43426/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which efforts can be made to manage the traffic, particularly at peak times, on all roads to Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43427/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the electrification of the commuter lines to Maynooth is progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43428/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport whether it is intended that the public consultation progress and hearings in respect of the electrification of the Maynooth, Kilcock, Confey, Louisa Bridge and Enfield is likely to receive any further consideration along the lines suggested by Kildare County Council and the public representatives of north Kildare in relation to the need to move to a terminus or parking complex nearer to Enfield in order to provide for a wider catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43429/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when it is expected that work on the upgrade and extension to the Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock commuter rail link might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43430/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when it is expected that work on the upgrade and extension to the Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Newbridge and Sallins commuter rail link might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43431/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which trains serving north Kildare and west Dublin continue to arrive and depart on time as advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43432/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is likely to be given to the opening of any extra rail stations on the north Kildare rail commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43433/23]

Road Traffic Accidents

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which any action can be taken to reduce the number of road traffic accidents currently taking place on the M4, N4, N7, N9 and all routes towards the capital city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43434/23]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which all bus services from Naas to Blanchardstown are in need of improvement, with particular reference to reliability, availability and punctuality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43435/23]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if a bus service from Leixlip to Maynooth can be provided, as such service currently only goes to Intel, making it difficult for elderly people who have friends and family in Maynooth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40947/23]

Driver Test

Bernard Durkan

92. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if and 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. [39968/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

99. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if more carriages can be urgently added to the morning commuter trains from Celbridge/Hazelhatch to Grand Canal Dock (departing Celbridge at 07.35 am) and from Newbridge to Grand Canal Dock (departing Newbridge at 7.00 am, 7.19 am) given the trains are nearly full to capacity by the time they reach Adamstown Station with little standing room for the remaining stations; when more carriages are likely to be provided given the population growth in the area in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40050/23]

Cycling Facilities

Bernard Durkan

328. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when it is anticipated the cycleway from Leixlip to Galway will be completed; the phases completed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38254/23]

Road Network

Bernard Durkan

32. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to make fundamental improvements to the national road structure, given some areas have been in need of investment for several years and that failure to address the issue may necessitate much higher expenditure in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30094/23]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

55. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects to achieve a balance between road and rail transport in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30095/23]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he proposes to ensure an adequate balance in investment in transport between urban and rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30455/23]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he continues to ensure both urban and rural communities have access to adequate transport options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30456/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he continues to make adequate provision for increased numbers of commuters using the rail services in County Kildare, with particular reference to increasing the number and frequency of carriages and services to areas like Kilcock, Maynooth, Leixlip and Confey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30457/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he continues to make adequate provision for increased numbers of commuters using the rail services in County Kildare, with particular reference to increasing the number and frequency of carriages and services to areas like Hazelhatch, Sallins and Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30458/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it still remains possible to extend the DART beyond Kilcock, County Kildare, to serve an increasingly populous catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30459/23]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it might be possible to provide an appropriate bus or taxi service for older people throughout north Kildare who may not be sufficiently ambulant to avail of public transport or their own private transport, with particular reference to shopping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30460/23]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent, if any, to which research is being done to identify any shortcomings and provide for future transport needs of current or future commuters across north Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30461/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to provide an indicative timeline for the electrification of the Maynooth rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30462/23]

Road Network

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which adequate provision continues to be made for the minor roads throughout County Kildare currently experiencing increased traffic volumes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30463/23]

Road Network

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he continues to ensure the appropriate roads throughout north Kildare attract sufficient levels of investment by way of whatever schemes are available, such as LIS or direct funding from his Department or other Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30464/23]

Coast Guard Service

Bernard Durkan

211. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport to confirm whether employees will be protected under European worker's rights legislation and whether TUPE will apply to the employees of CHC Ireland currently operating the search-and-rescue helicopter service on behalf of his Department and the Irish Coast Guard when Bristow takes over the running of the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29443/23]

Electric Vehicles

Bernard Durkan

176. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the plans in hand to develop an adequate number of charging stations to facilitate the growing electric car sector in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29038/23]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

293. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when an official bus stop and shelter might be provided at Killick/Ferns Lough, Kilcock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27860/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

30. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which plans for the electrification of the Dublin-Maynooth line are actively in hand; when the project is likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20736/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

88. 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/extended on these very busy routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20737/23]

Driver Test

Bernard Durkan

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the plans, if any, currently in hand to reduce waiting times to sit a driving test, with some individuals waiting at least six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20925/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

127. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans, if any, 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. [20926/23]

Parking Provision

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if adequate consideration has been given to the provision of adequate parking adjacent to railway stations, with a view to ensuring the availability and convenience of rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20927/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

129. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he and his Department will encourage the modernisation of rail transport infrastructure, with particular reference to ensuring long-term investment which can be relied upon to meet the rail transport needs of the public well into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20928/23]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

130. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he expects public transport to play a major role in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20929/23]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the enhancement of rural transport throughout County Kildare, with particular reference to the interlinking of the public and private sectors where possible, and the introduction of new services to include any areas, urban or rural not served by existing areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20930/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

132. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which the commuter towns of North Kildare can expect improved rail and bus services in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20931/23]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with stakeholders in the transport sector, with a view to maximising a changeover to the use of non-fossil fuels while maintaining best economic focus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20932/23]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he and his Department continue to monitor the throughput of passengers at the various stations on the Maynooth line; the extent to which demand has grown and his proposals to accommodate the demand in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20933/23]

Road Network

Bernard Durkan

135. 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. [20934/23]

Cycling Facilities

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the stalled roll out of the bike bunkers scheme by Dublin City Council, that a review of the scheme is now being undertaken despite commitments over the past 18 months to expand the scheme by tendering for 350 bike bunkers citywide; his views on whether the stalled nature of this scheme is in keeping with the Government's Local Authority Climate Action policies; if he will contact the Chief Executive of Dublin City Council in order to ensure the expansion of the scheme is delivered so that Dubliners in areas such as Stoneybatter, the Liberties and the North Strand can benefit from an initiative that has proven popular, and where demand is high; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19356/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

160. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which traffic management proposals for Celbridge, County Kildare are being activated in a manner which meets with the satisfaction of the local authority and councillors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18896/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

161. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if dialogue continues to exist between his Department and the local authority for Naas in the context of the traffic management proposals with a view to reaching agreement on the proposals supported by the local authority members and the residents most likely to be affected by the proposed changes; if he has been in recent contact with the local authority regarding these matters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18897/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of plans to alleviate traffic congestion in Celbridge, County Kildare; when the proposals are likely to be finalised in this regard given the seriousness of traffic congestion in Celbridge; if any conclusive steps will be taken in the future in this regard, given the pressing nature of the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14618/23]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the proposed but not agreed traffic alleviation measures for Naas, County Kildare; if any progress is being made towards an alternative solution which was approved by the councillors of the area; if such proposals will now receive a favourable response given the ongoing and pressing nature of the traffic issues in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14620/23]

Road Projects

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current proposals to improve the roadway from Ballagh to Timahoe via Derrycrib/Derryvarroge which is now in dangerous condition, and which requires major work in order to meet health and safety standards; when the work is likely to be undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14626/23]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

84. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the plans to provide increased public transport either by way of CIÉ or private bus operators to Kilshanroe, Enfield, County Kildare, given the population increase in the area in recent years, and the fact that the 120 bus passes through the village each day but does not stop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14150/23]