Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Bus Services

Mark Ward

76. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to increase the capacity of public buses along the C spine route from Lucan; what measures are being taken to address overcrowded buses at peak times along this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12767/24]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

48. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there will be increased frequency of the C1, C2, C3 and C4 buses at peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10894/24]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

100. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the development of Kishogue train station; when this can be expected to be completed; the additional cost to works caused by the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7054/24]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

8. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the measures being taken to address antisocial behaviour on Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Bus services or towards their staff; what supports are available to their staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4599/24]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

60. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the curtailment of the No. 13 bus service in the Bawnogue area in the evenings; what measures are in place for replacement services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4600/24]

Dublin Bus

Mark Ward

238. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times Dublin Bus routes were curtailed; the reasons for same, by individual bus routes and by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1177/24]

Dublin Bus

Mark Ward

239. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the 13 Dublin Bus route was curtailed; the reasons for same, by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1178/24]

Dublin Bus

Mark Ward

240. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of times the G2 Dublin Bus route was curtailed; the reasons for same, by month for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1179/24]

Airport Policy

Mark Ward

173. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport in relation to the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order for US military contracted planes to take weapons through Shannon Airport and Irish airspace, if he can clarify what weapons, if any, have been transported through Shannon Airport with the purpose of being transferred to the Israel Defense Forces to be used on Palestinian civilians; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46491/23]

Airport Policy

Mark Ward

174. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he can confirm that all US military contracted planes that have transported weapons through Shannon Airport and Irish airspace since 1 October 2023 to Israel have been checked for appropriate cargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46492/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

118. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if additional train carriages will be added to the service between Newbridge and Grand Canal Dock at peak times; if additional train services will be considered at peak times for the service between Hazelhatch and Grand Canal Dock; the additional services that have been put in place in response to the rising population of Adamstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44658/23]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

130. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to outline the efficiency of bus services (details supplied) in the Dublin mid-west area over the past three years; the amount of fines issued to the operator in this same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44869/23]

European Court of Justice

Mark Ward

68. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the judgements made against Ireland in the Court of Justice of the European Union in each of the past five years in respect of matters which are the responsibility of his Department; the nature of the cases and judgements in question; the total amount in euro of fines and/or penalties paid to date associated with each adverse finding broken down by amount paid by day, week, month and so on, as per the judgement; the remedial procedures, if any, that have been undertaken by the State to address each of the judgements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44341/23]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

70. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there will be increased frequency of the C1 and C2 buses at peak times; if updates to the bus routes that serve Lucan will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44412/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

17. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the development of Kishogue train station; when this can be expected to be completed; the additional cost to works caused by the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43175/23]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

53. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the proposed changes by BusConnects for services that operate through Clondalkin, particularly the 13 and 68 bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43176/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

252. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the refurbishment of Kishogue train station, County Dublin; when it will be in operation; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37343/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

291. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the additional delay in the tender process for the redevelopment of Kishogue train station has added to the cost of works; the total development costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37875/23]

National Car Test

Mark Ward

325. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the decision by the Road Safety Authority to move to cashless payments for NCTs will be reconsidered; the options available to persons with digital literacy issues that are unable to pay online; the additional costs that these persons will incur if carrying out payment by postal order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38234/23]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

391. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport for an update on waiting times for driving tests in each testing centre; how many people are waiting for tests at each testing centre; what plans are in place to reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38743/23]

Driver Test

Mark Ward

175. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if additional supports are available for a person (details supplied) for their driver theory test as they require reading assistance; if so, how they can apply for these; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31716/23]

Driver Licences

Mark Ward

195. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will explain the exemptions for individuals with a driving licence from a different jurisdiction; the countries Ireland has a licence exchange agreement with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24094/23]

Fines Administration

Mark Ward

5. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the fines for service failures over the past two years for Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead; and the reasons and rationale for deciding these fines. [20734/23]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

57. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the next phase of BusConnects in Dublin mid west; the improvements that are planned; and when they will be implemented. [20735/23]

Public Transport

Mark Ward

26. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the financial deductions applied to public transport operators due to punctuality, reliability and service quality key performance indicators from 2020 to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10560/23]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

57. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the penalties that are in place for public transport bus operators when buses do not operate on schedule; the operators that received penalties; the amount of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7461/23]

Electric Vehicles

Mark Ward

182. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the stage of legislation to regulate the use of electric bikes; if such legislation will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3768/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

76. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the roll-out of additional train carriages for the Dublin mid-west area; when these will come into operation; if this can be updated in line with population growth for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2213/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

78. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the construction works at Kishogue train station; the reason the works were delayed; when the works are expected to be completed; when the station will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2212/23]

Cycling Facilities

Mark Ward

174. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the budget allocated for active travel spending in 2023; the estimated number of kilometres of new cycling infrastructure this will deliver in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2493/23]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

175. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the top six Dublin Bus routes by passenger number in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2494/23]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

182. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport when catering facilities will resume on the Dublin to Cork train; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63787/22]

National Car Test

Mark Ward

256. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting times for NCT tests at time of booking for each NCT centre in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1612/23]

Parking Provision

Mark Ward

200. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if persons with dementia and or their families, carers and so on are eligible for the parking permit to allow them to park in disabled parking spaces in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62270/22]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

254. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the scheduled work at Kishogue train station; when work is expected to commence; when work is expected to finish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51911/22]

Electric Vehicles

Mark Ward

249. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if there is a national scheme to register custom-built electrical trikes for road worthiness as in the case of a person (details supplied); if clarity will be given in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50138/22]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

36. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport to report on the delivery of service by a company (details supplied) including cancellations of buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45994/22]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

81. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the date on which Kishogue train station will open to the public; the cost of same; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45995/22]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

17. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status of a bus service for an area (details supplied); the date on which it will be back in operation; and the frequency of the service. [46077/22]

Air Services

Mark Ward

186. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if the Dublin Airport Authority has conducted any research into environmental impact of planes flying over the Clondalkin and Lucan areas, including that of noise pollution; if another less densely-populated route will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42451/22]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

106. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority ceased the 88X bus route and curtailed the 51D bus routes; and if the service will be returned. [31780/22]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

125. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of the cost overrun at Kishogue train station, Lucan. [30615/22]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

116. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport when Kishogue train station will open to the public; the cost of this; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27289/22]

National Car Test

Mark Ward

175. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the average waiting times per NCT centre; and her plans to address this matter. [23926/22]

Driver Test

Mark Ward

133. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the supports that are available for persons who cannot read or write to assist them in sitting the driver theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22228/22]

Antisocial Behaviour

Mark Ward

25. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of antisocial incidents on Dublin Bus, by individual bus routes and by month in each of the past two years, that resulted in bus curtailment, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17009/22]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

198. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of antisocial incidents on Dublin Bus by individual bus routes and by month in each of the past two years that did not result in bus curtailment in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13115/22]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

63. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the plans of his Department to utilise the two-kilometre-long bus lane on the Adamstown Road that leads to a strategic development zone that has gone unused for ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11580/22]

Bus Services

Mark Ward

104. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status of the BusConnects C spine in the Lucan area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11581/22]

Rail Network

Mark Ward

227. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the status of the opening of Kishoge train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11615/22]