Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Public Transport

Catherine Murphy

369. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to bring together stakeholders in the context of establishing a forum for the purpose of establishing a standardised multi-agency approach to combating anti-social behaviour on the public transport network. [38580/23]

Road Safety Authority

Catherine Murphy

220. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if information made public by the Road Safety Authority is audited in the context of quality control of the data and its accuracy (details supplied). [36295/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

254. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he will publish the All-Island Rail Review; and the costs of same to date. [35033/23]

Road Projects

Catherine Murphy

258. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in respect of the north-eastern Maynooth outer orbital route, MOOR, to Moygaddy (details supplied). [35169/23]

Driver Test

Catherine Murphy

152. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of learner drivers in 2023 to date, per week, that failed to turn up for their scheduled driving test appointment; the number of driving tests lost through these no-shows; if he has his plans to introduce measures to ensure that learner permit holders sit a driving test before they can obtain a subsequent learner permit from the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33774/23]

State Bodies

Catherine Murphy

153. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the 2022 audited financial statements and 2022 annual reports he has received to date from State agencies under the remit of his Department, in tabular form. [33775/23]

Local Authorities

Catherine Murphy

186. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide his and/or the NTAs rationale for the discrepancy in funding for active travel office staff costs across the four Dublin local authorities for 2023. [34376/23]

Departmental Websites

Catherine Murphy

178. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to clarify whether at any point over the past ten years the SSL certificates for his Department’s websites expired for a period of time; if so, the reason this occurred; and the duration they remained expired. [33282/23]

Driver Licences

Catherine Murphy

182. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons waiting for a driving test that have been waiting two months, four months, six months and one year; and the steps he is taking to reduce waiting times and clear the backlog (details supplied). [33358/23]

Public Transport

Catherine Murphy

73. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he and the NTA will set out the policy in respect of domestic animals travelling on public transport with their owners; and if there are plans to review and/or amend the policy. [33102/23]

Departmental Equipment

Catherine Murphy

74. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of instances in which his Department used unlicensed software and/or lapsed licenced software in the past ten years to date; the associated expenditure on same to remedy the situation; and the software that was used. [33166/23]

Sports Funding

Catherine Murphy

194. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a schedule of the grants, grant-aid, low-cost borrowing and funding that his Department can provide to an association (details supplied), heading under which the grants, grant-aid, low cost borrowing and funding is provided; the maximum amount that can be accessed; and the dates on which the schemes operate. [32288/23]

Bus Éireann

Catherine Murphy

208. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number and percentage of coaches and double-decker buses within the Bus Éireann fleet that currently have a toilet onboard; and if there are plans to increase these numbers. [32670/23]

Dublin Airport Authority

Catherine Murphy

209. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if Aer Rianta International, as a subsidiary of the Dublin Airport Authority, currently operates or oversees retail spaces in either Canada or in the United Arab Emirates airports. [32671/23]

Electric Vehicles

Catherine Murphy

213. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of and a breakdown of the categories of reports filed with the Road Safety Authority in respect of e-bike and e-scooters in 2022 and to date 2023; if the RSA is developing an updated advice on the use of e-bikes and e-scooters; if he will provide an update on his work in respect of the insurability of these modes of transport that are not capable of breaching the 25KPH threshold. [32790/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

57. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of commuters who have used the Dublin Pearse to Maynooth train service in both directions in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [29932/23]

Cycling Facilities

Catherine Murphy

58. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided for cycling facilities in Kildare in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [29933/23]

Bus Services

Catherine Murphy

59. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the progress made in respect to the installation of a bus shelter at (details supplied). [29934/23]

Departmental Reviews

Catherine Murphy

197. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in respect of the all-island strategic rail review, and the costs incurred to date in respect of the consultation and review. [29071/23]

Transport Policy

Catherine Murphy

177. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will set out the mandatory accessibility requirements and/or the provisions set in statute in respect of accessibility standards for public transport and public infrastructure projects, to include the planning, design and construction of cycle lanes, bus islands, pedestrian cross walks, pedestrian footpaths and pedestrian shared spaces. [28887/23]

Departmental Data

Catherine Murphy

284. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of free public transport on an annual basis for those under 22 years of age in the context of existing fare structures. [27573/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

289. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the NTA and or Irish Rail in respect of a new access/exit point from Bray rail station directly onto Strand Road; and if he has provided funding for same. [27758/23]

Departmental Data

Catherine Murphy

308. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff seconded to his Department from a company (details supplied) in the past ten years to date; the title and/or role they filled; and the duration of same. [28188/23]

Departmental Data

Catherine Murphy

309. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of instances in which his Department availed of services and or consultancy and or advices from a company (details supplied) in the past ten years to date; the costs of same; the number of contracts between the company and his Department; and the duration and costs of same. [28207/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

313. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount invested by Irish Rail in respect of signalling and associated supporting IT systems at Connolly station in the past two years to date. [28389/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

314. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of signalling faults recorded at Connolly station to date in 2023. [28390/23]

National Car Test

Catherine Murphy

206. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of fines and the amount of same issued to a company (details supplied) in respect of non-delivery of national car tests do date; and the amount recovered in fines from the NCT operator. [24464/23]

National Car Test

Catherine Murphy

207. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he and or his officials have undertaken an analysis of the number of motor vehicles sold in second-hand motor vehicle market in 2022 and 2023; the number of change of ownership transactions that have taken place in 2022, and to date in 2023, in the context of the owners log being updated; and if his attention or that of his officials has been drawn to instances in which vehicle owners cannot sell their vehicle due to it not having an up-to- date NCT; if he and or his officials have considered augmenting the service delivery of the NCT operator with the use of approved vehicle test centres formerly known as DOE test centres; and the monetary value of free NCTs delivered in 2023. [24483/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

222. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount of revenue generated for Iarnród Éireann through renting out units within train stations nationwide in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [24976/23]

Departmental Contracts

Catherine Murphy

22. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the names of external cleaning companies that have provided cleaning services to his Department in the years of 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; and the amount paid to each company for such works, in tabular form. [23417/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

23. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when works will commence at a location (details supplied); and the estimated cost of this work. [23418/23]

Dublin Bus

Catherine Murphy

24. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if any of the new busses in the Dublin Bus fleet will have the capacity to accommodate more than one wheelchair at any time. [23419/23]

Departmental Funding

Catherine Murphy

27. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a schedule of the amount of funds, beneficiary of funds and use of funds released by his Department under the per cent for art scheme in each of the past five years to date in 2023, in tabular form. [23594/23]

Public Transport

Catherine Murphy

237. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the date on which upgrade works will commence on the forecourt area of Bray train station; and if the forecourt will contain additional secure cycle storage, charging points and set-down areas for public transport [22827/23]

Public Transport

Catherine Murphy

238. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in respect of retrofitting and restoration of Bray train station; the proposed use of the area being worked on at present; the plans to establish retail and hospitality outlets on the site; and if the public toilets in the station will be retrofitted to modern standards in line with building regulations and accessibility. [22828/23]

Road Projects

Catherine Murphy

256. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 290 of 18 April 2023, if he has made a submission or if his officials have made a submission; and if he will attend public consultations in Northern Ireland in respect of progressing the A5 project. [23174/23]

Dublin Bus

Catherine Murphy

92. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the top ten highest yield Dublin Bus routes in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [20505/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

93. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount of funding provided in 2023, 2024 and 2025 to purchase extra LUAS carriages; and when these new carriages will come into operation, in tabular form. [20506/23]

Departmental Meetings

Catherine Murphy

94. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the names of major international airlines and-or airline groups with whom he had bilateral meetings with senior officials in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form. [20507/23]

Legislative Programme

Catherine Murphy

95. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the Railway Safety (Amendment) Bill; and when this Bill will move to the next Stage. [20508/23]

Dublin Bus

Catherine Murphy

96. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the up-to-date position regarding the installation of the necessary technology to accept debit and credit cards for payment on the Dublin Bus fleet. [20509/23]

Road Safety

Catherine Murphy

175. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to address a safety concern in respect of an N4 junction (details supplied); and if he will engage with the relevant State body on the matter. [18778/23]

Public Transport

Catherine Murphy

264. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will set out the mandatory accessibility requirements and or the provisions set in statute in respect of accessibility standards for public transport and public infrastructure projects, to include the planning, design and construction of cycle lanes, bus islands, pedestrian cross walks, pedestrian footpaths and pedestrian shared spaces. [16451/23]

Rail Network

Catherine Murphy

274. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has plans to deploy undercover security personnel on both its platforms and on board its trains. [16932/23]

Official Travel

Catherine Murphy

275. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to visit the United States of America during the remainder of 2023. [16933/23]

Road Projects

Catherine Murphy

290. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update in respect of the A5 road upgrade. [17125/23]

National Car Test

Catherine Murphy

324. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he and or his officials have undertaken an analysis of the number of cars sold in the second-hand car market in 2022 and 2023; the number of change of ownership transactions that have taken place in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023 in the context of the owners log being updated; and if his attention or that of his officials has been drawn to instances in which vehicle owners cannot sell their vehicle due to it not having an up to date NCT [17763/23]

Bus Services

Catherine Murphy

337. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if funding will be provided for the installation of a bus shelter at Dublin Bus stop No. 494. [18039/23]

Driver Test

Catherine Murphy

75. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to significant delays in the driver testing system; his plans to address the backlog; and the estimated time it will take to clear the backlog. [15626/23]

Public Transport

Catherine Murphy

76. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he and-or the National Transport Authority plan to review top-up and annual taxsaver travel cards for bus, rail and light rail services; and if his Department and-or the NTA have surveyed the number of persons using public transport in the past three years to date and evaluated the number of journeys made using card and cash to pay for journeys. [15627/23]