Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Córas Iompair Éireann

Jennifer Whitmore

218. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport in respect of the High Court judgement in relation to the 1951 CIÉ superannuation scheme, what measures are now in place to ensure that the benefits of the 1951 scheme for active members will be protected and maintained; when the 1951 scheme pensioners will be awarded their long-awaited pension increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21680/24]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

141. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for details of the contractual obligations of public transport companies in Ireland to provide alternative transport /replacement services during periods of planned disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20913/24]

Dublin Bus

Jennifer Whitmore

142. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the recruitment numbers to Dublin Bus following a lengthy recruitment drive in recent years;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20914/24]

Bus Éireann

Jennifer Whitmore

143. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the recruitment numbers to Bus Éireann following a lengthy recruitment drive in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20915/24]

Bus Services

Jennifer Whitmore

144. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of spending on bus services from 2020 to 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20916/24]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

145. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of spending on rail services from 2020 to 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20917/24]

Cycling Facilities

Jennifer Whitmore

146. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of spending on cycling infrastructure from 2020 to 2024, by county, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20918/24]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

147. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of contracts tendered to private transport companies to cover routes previously covered by public transport companies from 2010 to 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20919/24]

Bus Services

Jennifer Whitmore

148. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the withdrawal of the 863 direct bus service between Blessington and Dublin city centre by a private operator in April 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20920/24]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

149. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the NTA on providing a coastal local link bus serving towns between Arklow to Greystones in the last six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20921/24]

Traffic Management

Jennifer Whitmore

151. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to deal with increased capacity for traffic at Bray train station in light of BusConnects proposals for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17306/24]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

152. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the progress of the assessment for the reopening of Avoca train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17307/24]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

153. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he has been informed of the allocation of new carriages coming on stream in 2024; if carriages will be allocated to Wicklow line services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17308/24]

Bus Services

Jennifer Whitmore

171. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the proposed coastal local link bus service serving towns and villages between Arklow and Greystones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17653/24]

Traffic Management

Jennifer Whitmore

183. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has any statistics on the impact that school traffic has on commuting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17973/24]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

143. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to detail which intercity rail services will be allocated the new railcar carriages; when they will be deployed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17141/24]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

144. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when the first 95 electric and battery-electric carriages will be deployed; what services they will be deployed to; how decisions on deployment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17142/24]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

145. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the electric DART service for Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17143/24]

Transport Policy

Jennifer Whitmore

12. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the barriers to student bodies establishing a carpooling scheme for travel to a university campus (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16797/24]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

155. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide details on how many occasions the rail line between Greystones and Bray has been closed annually from 2020-2024 inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10090/24]

Bus Services

Jennifer Whitmore

161. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the progression of proposed Bus Connects routes for Wicklow (details supplied), including an operational timeline for each and an estimated deadline for expected completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7440/24]

Córas Iompair Éireann

Jennifer Whitmore

197. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of issues regarding the hiring of former employees of CIE companies into new roles following the receipt of redundancy payments (detailed supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6119/24]

National Car Test

Jennifer Whitmore

71. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport what measures are in place to protect motorists from a legal perspective who cannot access NCT tests due to the backlog; if consideration has been given to motorists who could be subjected to non-payment of claims by insurance companies in the event of expired NCT tests; if consideration has been given to suspending inspections on newer cars until the backlog is cleared; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5166/24]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

210. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric State vehicles as a percentage of the overall number of State-owned vehicles in 2023, broken down into diesel/electric, electric, petrol/electric, petrol/plug-in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57066/23]

Departmental Data

Jennifer Whitmore

211. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the total number of cars registered, by fuel type in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57067/23]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

212. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points delivered, by county, in 2022 and 2023, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57068/23]

Coast Guard Service

Jennifer Whitmore

223. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a progress update on the Greystones Coast Guard station; when the tender process will be completed; the timeline for construction and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57196/23]

Environmental Policy

Jennifer Whitmore

278. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to confirm which entities including public bodies under his remit are included in and required to implement the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and if those not currently included will be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1499/24]

Departmental Data

Jennifer Whitmore

156. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of international ballast water management certificates issued by Ireland from the commencement of the statutory instrument that gave effect to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46282/23]

Departmental Data

Jennifer Whitmore

157. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of type approval certificates of ballast water mandate system issued by Ireland from the commencement of the Statutory Instrument that gave effect to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46283/23]

Departmental Data

Jennifer Whitmore

158. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of ballast water management systems which have been installed on or after 28 October 2020, certified by Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46284/23]

Departmental Data

Jennifer Whitmore

159. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of inspections under section 12(4) of the statutory instrument that gave effect to the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46285/23]

International Agreements

Jennifer Whitmore

160. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to the ratification of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009, in the coming legislative term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46286/23]

International Agreements

Jennifer Whitmore

161. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will commit to the ratification of the protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 (OPRC-HNS Protocol); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46287/23]

Transport Policy

Jennifer Whitmore

247. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the programme for Government commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37274/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

413. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that Kilcoole, County Wicklow train station is without adequate leap card infrastructure for customers, despite being in the short hop zone; if he will ensure that this infrastructure is installed as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39313/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

414. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to recommend an extension of the leap card short hop zone to include Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39314/23]

Coast Guard Service

Jennifer Whitmore

415. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of a coastguard station at Greystones harbour; the timeline for the project to go to tender and for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39315/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

416. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that needs to be met by LocalLink and local bus services to facilitate leap card usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/23]

Coast Guard Service

Jennifer Whitmore

417. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an updated timeline for the delivery of the Greystones coastguard HQ considering the recent sale of the harbour site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39317/23]

Coast Guard Service

Jennifer Whitmore

172. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if a formal site transfer from Wicklow County Council to his Department for the Coast Guard station at a location (details supplied) has been finalised; and if not, when it will happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34189/23]

Coast Guard Service

Jennifer Whitmore

173. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when the procurement process will begin for a contractor to complete the construction of the Coast Guard station at a location (details supplied); the timeframe for construction to occur; when it is intended that the facility will be available for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34190/23]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

175. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points delivered, by county, in 2022 and to date in 2023, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34253/23]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

176. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of EV charging points connected to the ESB grid, by county, in 2022 and to date in 2023, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34254/23]

Greenways Provision

Jennifer Whitmore

182. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of the cost for the Blessington Greenway Project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32814/23]

Road Projects

Jennifer Whitmore

181. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of properties whose land is part of the proposed N11-M11 improvement scheme; whether they are in a position to apply for planning permission while the current scheme is active; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31973/23]

Road Projects

Jennifer Whitmore

182. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a progress update on the N11-M11 scheme; the funding that has been provided to date for the various phases of the scheme; the timeline for each of these phases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31975/23]

Road Projects

Jennifer Whitmore

183. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the rationale for the suspension of funding for the N11-M11 improvement scheme; whether he plans on reinstating funding in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31976/23]

Road Projects

Jennifer Whitmore

184. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the funding that has been allocated to date for the N11-M11 improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/23]

Road Projects

Jennifer Whitmore

185. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the interim bus scheme for the N11/M11; the timeframes for delivery of this scheme; the funding required for the full completion of this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31978/23]

Road Projects

Jennifer Whitmore

186. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the reason funding has yet to be provided for sub-scheme B of the N11-M11 improvement scheme; when SS-A and SS-C were allocated funding in 2023; the impact this delay in funding will have on the provision of the overall scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31979/23]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

75. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the roll-out of EV charging points projected for the remainder of 2023 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20723/23]

National Vehicle and Driver File

Jennifer Whitmore

191. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of licensed State-owned vehicles on the national vehicle and driver file in each of the years 2018 to 2022; the number of hybrid and electric vehicles in those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10890/23]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

192. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated to grants for the purchase of electric vehicles over the years 2018 to 2022, broken down by electric and hybrid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10891/23]

Bus Services

Jennifer Whitmore

72. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing scheduling issues with the 102 bus from Malahide to Sutton; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5551/23]

Bus Services

Jennifer Whitmore

73. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of 102 bus services that did not arrive as scheduled for the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5552/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

209. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to including proposals for the extension of the DART to Wicklow town in the current project remit for the DART+ Coastal South; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4275/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

210. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the steps involved in the approval process to extend the DART to Wicklow town; the timelines required to undertake those steps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4276/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

211. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the proposed station modifications at Bray and Greystones to enhance train service capacity, as indicated in the NTA Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042; if he will provide a timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4277/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

212. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when a formal decision will be made on the deployment of battery-operated carriages to service Wicklow town; the infrastructural changes that would be required on the line to enable the usage of those carriages; the earliest date by which battery-operated carriages would be operational on the Wicklow town line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4278/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

213. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the preparation of local transport plans for Arklow and Wicklow-Rathnew; if any other towns in Wicklow will be considered for transport plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4279/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

214. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when the feasibility study on the re-opening of Avoca train station will begin and be completed; if he will provide an outline of what the study will consider; if a public consultation will form part of the study; if this study will include nearby stations such as Glenealy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4280/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

215. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the plans for the N81 road as an identified core bus corridor; if problematic congestion sections have been identified and the timeline for their remediation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4281/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

216. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the increased investment being made on LocalLink services in Wicklow, including future plans for service extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4282/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

217. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the provision of a summer LocalLink service from Arklow to Greystones to service the coastal route including Brittas Bay, Maghermore and Wicklow town, to meet the demands of visitors to the beaches and to assist with traffic congestion during peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4283/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

218. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the extension of the Luas to Bray; if he will outline the enabling infrastructure required for this extension; if he will provide a timeline for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4284/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

222. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the use of battery-operated train carriages to improve the train service to Arklow town; the infrastructure that would need to be put in place to enable that to happen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4301/23]

Bus Services

Jennifer Whitmore

232. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that the 102 bus from Malahide to Sutton has frequently not turned up, leaving passengers stranded; and the reason that this is occurring. [4640/23]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

138. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric State vehicles as a percentage of the overall number of State-owned vehicles, for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63173/22]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Jennifer Whitmore

139. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if there are any restrictions on the purchase of internal combustion engine vehicles by Government bodies in light of Ireland’s climate commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63174/22]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

140. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the timeframes for the review of the National Transport Authority’s transport strategy for the greater Dublin Area; if, as part of that review, an extension of the DART to Wicklow town will be included as part of the existing DART+ coastal south; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63179/22]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

141. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when the recently announced battery-operated electric DART carriages will be delivered; the number of the 90 carriages purchased that will be allocated to Wicklow services; if any of those carriages will be provided for an expanded electric service to Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63180/22]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

142. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport when in 2023 that the additional evening train service from Dublin to Rosslare will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63181/22]

Road Network

Jennifer Whitmore

273. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the policy of Transport Infrastructure Ireland in relation to planting of roadway verges, in particular, motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1819/23]

Road Network

Jennifer Whitmore

274. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the total length of roadway managed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland per county; the corresponding length of roadway verge that is grassed; the cost of cutting that grassed area in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1820/23]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

208. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if additional funding will be provided to expand the public transport operating times across counties Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Wicklow to match the proposed expanded opening hours of pubs and nightclubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54977/22]

Public Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

209. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if public transport services are proposed to be introduced between the towns of Blessington and Newbridge to allow residents who choose public transport to arrive at their place of work before 9 am each morning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54978/22]

Road Projects

Jennifer Whitmore

94. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if there are any funding updates with regards to the M11/N11 upgrade which was previously refused funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48852/22]

Departmental Programmes

Jennifer Whitmore

186. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of schools included in the Safe Route to Schools Programme by county; and the associated funding provided for those schools by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41838/22]

Departmental Programmes

Jennifer Whitmore

187. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications received for the Safe Route to Schools Programme by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41839/22]

Departmental Programmes

Jennifer Whitmore

188. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the status of the delivery plans for schools accessing the Safe Route to Schools Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41840/22]

Foreshore Issues

Jennifer Whitmore

268. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that marine notices published for geophysical, geotechnical and other regulated works include details of their foreshore licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41068/22]

Cycling Policy

Jennifer Whitmore

269. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the status of the cycle network plan for the greater Dublin area; when it will be finalised; the cycling infrastructure that is being flagged for County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41072/22]

Driver Test

Jennifer Whitmore

268. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the latest waiting list figures for driver theory tests, driver tests and motorcycle tests in each county in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39490/22]

Coast Guard Service

Jennifer Whitmore

269. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the status of the development of the station (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39491/22]

Aviation Industry

Jennifer Whitmore

270. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the recourse that an individual passenger has when baggage has been lost or delayed as a result of the recent influx of passengers going through Dublin Airport; the extent to which the Dublin Airport Authority has responsibility for lost or left luggage as a result of delays; the efforts that are being undertaken to improve the current situation facing passengers who have lost or delayed baggage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39507/22]

Departmental Schemes

Jennifer Whitmore

271. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of applications that were approved and number of charge points delivered by each county under the public point charge scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39509/22]

Departmental Schemes

Jennifer Whitmore

272. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the progress that is being made under the e-car scheme; the number of high-powered charging points, fast charging points and replacement charging points that have been installed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39510/22]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

273. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric State vehicles as a percentage of the overall number of State-owned vehicles as of 31 June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39511/22]

State Bodies

Jennifer Whitmore

274. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the establishment of the new office for zero emissions vehicles Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39513/22]

Grant Payments

Jennifer Whitmore

275. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of electric vehicle grants provided for vehicles in 2021 in price ranges, €0 to €20,000, €20,000 to €30,000, €30,000 to €40,000, €40,000 to €50,000, €50,000 to €60,000 and over €60,000, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39514/22]

Departmental Data

Jennifer Whitmore

276. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of licensed State-owned vehicles on the National Vehicle and Driver File in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of hybrid and electric vehicles in those years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39515/22]

Charitable and Voluntary Organisations

Jennifer Whitmore

115. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if any State or semi-State bodies that report to him are currently or have been registered as a charity; the reason for the charity status; the person or body that holds primacy for accountability in those instances, whether the Minister or the Charities Regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35018/22]

Driver Licences

Jennifer Whitmore

208. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will take steps regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34423/22]

Bus Services

Jennifer Whitmore

123. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the steps that will be taken in relation to the buses that will no longer be in use once the new electric buses are delivered; the timeline for the 800 buses; the areas in which they will be allocated, delivered and up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31921/22]

Rail Network

Jennifer Whitmore

343. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on reopening the train station at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30906/22]

Driver Licences

Jennifer Whitmore

344. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider waiving or reducing the fee applied to applicants over 70 years of age who must renew their driver licence every three years, in view of the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30908/22]

Radon Gas Levels

Jennifer Whitmore

196. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the number of offices operated by his Department that are in high-risk areas for radon; the number that have been tested for radon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28584/22]

School Transport

Jennifer Whitmore

197. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out costings on the provision of free transport for all school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28589/22]

Electric Vehicles

Jennifer Whitmore

78. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost to the Exchequer due to the various financial incentives being offered of increasing the fleet of electric vehicles and low emitting vehicles on the road to 945, 000 by 2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28350/22]