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Tue, 14 May 2024
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Córas Iompair Éireann
Robert Troy
173. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline when CIÉ pensions for retired staff, or surviving partners of retired staff will increase in line with inflation (details supplied). [21335/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
214. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure an additional bus stop is provided on the old N6 at Temple Spa to allow for additional transport links for residents (details supplied). [21633/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Public Transport
Robert Troy
191. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Irish Rail/Bus Éireann to see how additional car spaces could be provided at Athlone bus and train station to incentivise people to use public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18798/24]
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
22. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be referred to the Road Safety Authority for review. [18157/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
193. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the National Transport Authority following the decision by Aircoach to withdraw the Athlone service, to ensure connectivity is maintained in this growth centre. [14006/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Rail Network
Robert Troy
198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport when the additional capacity will be in service on the Sligo to Dublin rail line. [14065/24]
Tue, 9 Apr 2024
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Greenways Provision
Robert Troy
214. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that an updated lease on the old rail trail greenway is brought forward and put in place. [14330/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Rail Network
Robert Troy
87. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the delivery of additional carriages for Dublin Sligo rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13267/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Rail Network
Robert Troy
108. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the delivery of the transport study for east Westmeath and its inclusion of the reopening of the Killucan railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13268/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Electric Vehicles
Robert Troy
160. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the action he is taking to support the roll-out of the EV charging network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11123/24]
Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
176. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently intervene to ensure the reintroduction of the 20/X20 route by Bus Éireann in view of the recent withdrawal of the services of a company (details supplied) on the Galway – Dublin route. [13493/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Departmental Funding
Robert Troy
182. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will publish a list of the NGOs funded by his Department; and the level the funding each NGO received in the past three years, in tabular form. [12730/24]
Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
191. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with the NTA to review the withdrawal of the 706 and 706X bus service by a company (details supplied) from Athlone and Dublin. [12849/24]
Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Park-and-Ride Facilities
Robert Troy
17. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority to explore the feasibility of constructing a park and ride facility at Kinnegad, where the M6 and M4 meet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9417/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
85. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine transport links between Tullamore and Athlone in view that since the termination of a route by a private bus operator there are only two Bus Éireann services per day linking these towns. [6700/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
97. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on discussions regarding the recognition of Argentinian driver licences for the haulage industry. [6997/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
98. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider commencing negotiations with the Indian authorities on recognising their driver license. [6998/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Parking Provision
Robert Troy
99. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and ensure necessary funding is made available to Delvin to address parking along the N51 in the interests of safety. [7008/24]
Wed, 14 Feb 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
101. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Mullingar town bus service. [7070/24]
Wed, 7 Feb 2024
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Electric Vehicles
Robert Troy
66. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the EU Just Transition Fund community facilities EV charging point scheme; when an announcement will be made on this scheme and can he ensure an application (details supplied) is approved for funding. [5099/24]
Thu, 1 Feb 2024
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Taxi Licences
Robert Troy
64. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the criteria for awarding taxi plates. [4597/24]
Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
188. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure an additional bus stop is provided on the old N6 at Temple Spa to allow for additional transport links for residents (details supplied). [3874/24]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Taxi Regulations
Robert Troy
14. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will carry out a review into the operation of rented taxi plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52841/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
167. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will comment on the current relevance of the CPC driver course; and if the teaching manuals for this course are out of date and not in line with current driving guidelines. [51615/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Transport Costs
Robert Troy
219. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if, in line with the reduced fares on public transport operators, there is a similar rate reduction for private operators servicing the same NTA routes. [47523/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Departmental Advertising
Robert Troy
231. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport to provide a breakdown of the advertising spend of his Department and agencies under the remit of his Department, by national media outlet and local newspaper outlet, for each of the years 2020 to 2022, in tabular form. [47742/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
134. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on the new citylink service from Mayo to Dublin Airport servicing Athlone, and to confirm if this service accepts the free travel pass. [44958/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Road Projects
Robert Troy
135. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure the NTA prioritises resurfacing works on the N55 between Athlone and Ballymahon, as this main artery has not received substantial investment in some time. [44959/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
136. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure Transport Infrastructure Ireland prioritises measures to reduce traffic speed on the N55 at Tang, County Westmeath (details supplied). [44960/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
137. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA can provide a bus stop at Tang, County Westmeath. [44961/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
87. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will re-instate the Dublin to Galway direct airport service stopping in Athlone. [44538/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Rail Network
Robert Troy
88. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport what measures are being undertaken to ensure greater bicycle storage facilities on rail carriages. [44539/23]
Thu, 12 Oct 2023
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
91. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will re-instate the Galway to Dublin airport route via Athlone. [44567/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Road Projects
Robert Troy
10. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the N4 upgrade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43166/23]
Thu, 5 Oct 2023
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Rail Network
Robert Troy
36. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans to improve the Dublin to Sligo rail service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43167/23]
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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Departmental Meetings
Robert Troy
55. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 82 of 20 September 2023, to provide the name of each attendee at the ten Ministerial Committee on Road meetings referenced in the reply – the names of officials and Ministers that were present. [41815/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Road Safety
Robert Troy
140. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure adequate road maintenance funding is in place in Budget 2024 to ensure the safety of roads for road users. [41323/23]
Tue, 26 Sep 2023
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
147. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline all of the current services linking Athlone with Tullamore, via Moate, following the withdrawal of a private service on this route earlier in the year. [41456/23]
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
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Departmental Meetings
Robert Troy
82. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport how often the Joint Interdepartmental Justice and Transport Road Safety Committee met since July 2020; and if he will outline the attendance at each of those meetings. [39632/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
240. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the town bus service for Mullingar, County Westmeath. [36567/23]
Tue, 25 Jul 2023
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Rail Network
Robert Troy
241. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if, in light of the national rail review, he will commit to a feasibility study on opening a rail line between Connolly station and Mullingar. [36568/23]
Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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Bus Services
Robert Troy
147. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will arrange for an additional bus stop to be placed on the R446 at Temple Spa, Horseleap (details supplied). [33450/23]
Tue, 4 Jul 2023
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Bus Éireann
Robert Troy
195. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on all Bus Éireann services which now stop in Moate, County Westmeath, on a daily basis. [32297/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Taxi Licences
Robert Troy
185. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure taxi drivers who rent their plate are represented when filling the current vacancy on the advisory committee on small public service vehicles. [30296/23]
Thu, 22 Jun 2023
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Taxi Licences
Robert Troy
186. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport his views on the fact no new taxi plates are being issued despite figures from his Department that indicate 131 new licences issued per month from September 2022 to March 2023. [30297/23]
Wed, 31 May 2023
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Taxi Regulations
Robert Troy
37. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport who the four representatives from thetaxi industry on the NTA advisory committee on SPSV are; and if any of the four represent the sizeable amount of leasing drivers. [26473/23]
Tue, 23 May 2023
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Public Transport
Robert Troy
197. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Transport for Ireland Leap card does not work for both bus and train nationwide (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24165/23]
Wed, 17 May 2023
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Departmental Functions
Robert Troy
21. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport the body that regulates courier companies; and where one goes when they have an issue with those companies. [23330/23]
Wed, 17 May 2023
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Driver Licences
Robert Troy
28. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he has held or intends holding discussions with the Indian authorities regarding a mutual recognition of driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23634/23]
Wed, 17 May 2023
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Aviation Industry
Robert Troy
29. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he has held any discussions with relevant airlines about the possibility of direct flights between Ireland and India, given the large number of Indian nationals who call Ireland home. [23635/23]