Parliamentary questions

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

188. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the bus services serving north Kildare will be reorganised to give a better service to all areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56047/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport 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. [56048/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which progress towards the electrification of the Dublin-Maynooth railway line continues at pace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56049/22]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the measures proposed or currently in hand to alleviate traffic congestion on main routes such as the M50, M1, M4 and M7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56050/22]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

192. 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. [56051/22]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which any upgrading of arterial routes to the city can be completed to speed up local commutes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56052/22]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of any restrictions on heavy trucks at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56096/22]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if the bus service from Naas via Sallins and Maynooth to Blanchardstown can be augmented given that the bus is heavily overcrowded forcing passengers at peak times to stand for the whole journey; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52649/22]

Traffic Management

Bernard Durkan

203. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which measures to alleviate traffic congestion in Celbridge, County Kildare are in hand at present, with particular reference to road and footpath realignment and extra or new bridges required, all of which are necessary to facilitate existing and future housing development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51048/22]

Road Tolls

Bernard Durkan

204. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the total amount raised in each of the past five years from toll charges and penalties on the M50 and separately in respect of each of the other roads currently tolled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51051/22]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

39. 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. [46363/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

77. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which plans for the electrification of the Dublin to Maynooth rail line are actively in hand when the project is likely to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46362/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

191. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport 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. [46518/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

192. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if adequate parking facilities are likely to be provided in the most appropriate location between Maynooth and Kilcock; when the electrification of the Maynooth line is expected to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46519/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which any new rail stations are being proposed or are anticipated on the Maynooth line or the Sallins line in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46520/22]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

194. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree to which alternative energy can be or is being used by the National Transport Authority with particular reference to both rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46521/22]

Energy Conservation

Bernard Durkan

195. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which energy savings can be made throughout the transport sector with particular reference to the current energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46522/22]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

196. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the degree, if any, to which any audit has been done to evaluate the extent to which rail or bus transport can rely on alternative energy with particular reference to indigenous methods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46523/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

197. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if it is expected that the electrification of the Maynooth line and any other commuter lines in north County Kildare will not be impeded by issues such as lack of alternative energy sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46524/22]

Public Transport

Bernard Durkan

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which national or alternative energy continues to be used in rail and road public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46525/22]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which concerns regarding the changing of bus routes have been allayed; if there remains a specific number of locations where potential for existing passengers have issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46526/22]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that sufficient action was taken following concerns by the public during the various interactions in respect of existing or proposed bus or rail routes; if changes took place as a result of submissions; the extent of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46527/22]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

201. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which adequate provision is being made to ensure that revised bus routes are adequately tailored to meet the requirements of passengers; if adequate warning has been given and agreement reached in terms of changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46528/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if adequate provision is being made to ensure that existing roads, bus stops and train stations, that may be due for realignment in the future will have due regard for existing residents and communities and that this be borne in mind at all times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46529/22]

Driver Test

Bernard Durkan

136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport when a driver theory test will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32241/22]

Dublin Airport Authority

Bernard Durkan

76. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way and the reason that the Dublin Airport Authority was able to qualify for the employment wage subsidy scheme while at the same time making employees redundant while also launching a recruitment campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30690/22]

Energy Prices

Bernard Durkan

109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the Government can offer any further assistance to the transport sector by whatever means with a view to ensuring that the rising transport costs do not become prohibitive in the context of economic progress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30691/22]

Road Projects

Bernard Durkan

345. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the current position in regard to the originally proposed Naas outer and inner ring roads in respect of which the locally elected councillors indicated their preference; if the required finance will be made available to carry out the preferred options of the locally-elected councillors; if urgent action can be taken to ensure the project is pursued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30919/22]

Road Projects

Bernard Durkan

349. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which ongoing traffic management proposals in respect of the various towns in County Kildare are advanced with due regard for the existing population who may be discommoded by some of the proposals; if these matters will be fully considered with a view to amicable solution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30959/22]

Airport Policy

Bernard Durkan

350. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the Dublin Airport Authority continues to ensure the smooth, effective and efficient running of the airport as passenger numbers increase in the aftermath of Covid-19 lockdowns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30960/22]

Road Projects

Bernard Durkan

351. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which he remains assured of smooth flowing traffic patterns throughout County Kildare and in all cities, towns and villages throughout the country in the aftermath of the lockdown and conscious of the need to restore the economy to its full potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30961/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which ongoing evaluation of the commuter rail service serving Maynooth, Kilcock, Leixlip, Confey, Hazelhatch, Celbridge and Sallins continues with a view to ensuring the continued availability of an effective, efficient and reliable commuter rail service that is sufficient to meet the needs of the growing populations of the various towns involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30962/22]

Road Projects

Bernard Durkan

353. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made to date in the adoption of traffic management plans for Celbridge which will cater for the needs of the indigenous population of the town as well as deflecting through traffic and ensuring that both objectives continue to be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30963/22]

Road Projects

Bernard Durkan

354. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which any realignment of roads and or bridges throughout north Kildare takes full cognisance of the need to ensure that any improvements take account of the need to ensure that existing local residents are not discommoded to accommodate new proposals but that both sectors are equally considered in the context of changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30964/22]

Bus Services

Bernard Durkan

355. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport 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. [30965/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

356. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport 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. [30966/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

357. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the electrification of the Maynooth and Leixlip rail line purports to be extended to Kilcock and beyond with particular reference to avail of extra car parking space in the Kilcock, Enfield area which is likely to become an essential in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30967/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

358. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline progress on proposals to provide for the electrification of the Dublin, Hazelhatch and Sallins lines with a view to ensuring that a convenient and readily available transport system in the future is capable of meeting expanded demands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30968/22]

Road Projects

Bernard Durkan

359. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which a more sophisticated road traffic management system might be required in the aftermath of Covid-19 lockdowns having particular regard to the increased number of accidents arising from driver impatience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30969/22]

Airport Policy

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which other 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. [31023/22]

National Car Test

Bernard Durkan

199. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport 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. [24156/22]

Greenways Provision

Bernard Durkan

200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made to date in respect of the Grand Canal Greenway works in north County Kildare with particular reference to the works on the Dublin-Kildare border near Hazelhatch; the plans to move the project forward in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24175/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

125. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which adequate provision has been made or is being made to meet the commuter requirements throughout north Kildare now and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21019/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

128. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which commuter rail and bus routes throughout north Kildare are adequately provided for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21020/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

456. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that travel reduction targets for the transport sector in general continues to be attainable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21273/22]

Transport Policy

Bernard Durkan

457. 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. [21274/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

458. 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. [21275/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

459. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the number of carriages serving the north County 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. [21276/22]

Aviation Industry

Bernard Durkan

460. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent of any ongoing assistance being provided to the aviation sector post-Covid given the pressures experienced by airlines during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21277/22]

Rail Network

Bernard Durkan

461. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date towards the extension of DART services to Maynooth, County Kildare and further afield in north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21278/22]