Cathal Crowe

Fianna Fáil · Clare

Activity on Transport — 326 events (29 lobbying · 296 questions · 1 votes) full profile →

• 2026-03-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the main policy achievements of his Department since 22 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23086/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport following the decision in December 2025 to abandon the planned restructuring of the Road Safety Authority, to state which body or individual is now responsible for delivering the Government's target of halving road deaths by 2030; whether the Government has examined the Road Safety Commissioner model or equivalent statutory accountability mechanisms used in Sweden, Norway, and Finland; and if not, the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18575/26]
• 2026-03-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if aircraft are to spray reflective particles in Irish airspace space as per the Stratospheric Controlled Perturbation Experiment (SCoPEx); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20202/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the specific number of qualified controllers that will be working at Dublin, Cork, and Shannon this summer; if this is sufficient for both current traffic and any expected increases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17067/26]
• 2026-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport given that Ireland does not have sufficient air traffic control resources to manage an increase in flights safely his views on whether lifting the passenger CAP would cause chaos; the steps he has taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17068/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently increase funding allocations to local authorities for the community involvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9233/26]
• 2026-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progression of plans to develop a rail spur to Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15762/26]
• 2026-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on the work undertaken by date, by the Irish Coast Guard, to progress the development of a new station for the Killaloe Irish Coast Guard unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15454/26]
• 2026-02-17
  LOBBY
  Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) Transport

  • Search and rescue operations at Dublin Airport
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; his engagement with the Department of Finance in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10884/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to outline developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; how he is engaging with the Department of Finance in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10954/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; his engagement with the Department of Transport in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10885/26]
• 2026-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Finance

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance for an update on developments undertaken in his Department to progress the implementation of a needs-based, grant-aided, modern vehicle adaptation supports to replace the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme; his engagement with the Department of Transport in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10953/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland Transport

  • EC legislative proposal on clean corporate vehicles
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport

  • Conducted outreach to share Freenow by Lyft’s report on the opportunities and risks facing Ireland’s taxi sector. Issued invitations to Oireachtas members to attend a formal briefing in Leinster House on the report’s findings and held individual meetings to discuss the report and its policy implications.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport

  • Requested DPO to advocate for the inclusion of commercial bus operators in the under 9s fare reduction scheme
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Fórsa trade union Transport

  • In it's presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Fórsa raised the issue of the factoring of working hours for crews, particularly winchmen and winch operators, in the search and rescue service operated at Shannon and Weston Airport.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  EasyGo Charging Limited Transport

  • Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport

  • Greening Corporate Fleets
• 2026-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will expedite the finalisation of a Statutory Instrument which is required for retired members of the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951 after 18 years without an increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3350/26]
• 2026-01-19
  LOBBY
  Shannon Group plc Transport

  • Briefing on strategic role of Shannon Airport and the importance of supporting the Airport in Budget 2026 and it's inclusion in a revised Regional Airports Programme.
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
• 2026-01-13
  LOBBY
  Enable Ireland Disability Services Ltd Transport

  • Disabled Drivers & Passenger Scheme - request a review of current scheme which requires a Primary Medical Cert to be made available to Revenue to receive VRT/VAT exemptions.
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will allocate funding to Clare County Council in order that a comprehensive review of the N68 road (Ennis to Kilrush) will be undertaken, with the view to them being in a position to designing significant upgrade works of the carriageway and submitting these for Departmental funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74607/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the number of data breaches recorded by his Department in 2025; and the number that were reported to the Data Protection Commissioner. [74905/25]
• 2026-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will prioritise funding for section 3 Ennistymon to Miltown Malbay and section 4 Miltown Malbay to Moyasta of the proposed Clare Greenway in 2026, given that these sections were omitted from a funding announcement by his Department in 2025 and are at risk of not advancing through the various pre-construction stages that are required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1553/26]
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  Climate and Health Alliance Transport

  • Active Travel and Greenways
• 2026-01-05
  LOBBY
  Bryanstown Communications Transport

  • Wrote to members of the Oireachtas Transport Committee and Fisheries/Maritime Committee to highlight matters relating to the awarding of Search and Rescue contract in 2023
• 2025-12-31
  LOBBY
  Uber Transport

  • Update on new technology features and improvements to the taxi experience
• 2025-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the main policy achievements of his Department since 22 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70533/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the average time over the past six years it has taken to produce a stamped final bill in his Department from the time when his Department has received government approval for the general scheme and the heads of a bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70282/25]
• 2025-12-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will overhaul the system that holds online databases for elective vehicles in order that there could be a cross reference of vehicles that are taxed and on the road, but may not be insured, to help An Garda Síochána with roads policing and also victims of road traffic incidents which involved uninsured drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67883/25]
• 2025-11-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for the detailed project brief and procurement strategy for consideration at approval gate 2 for Metro North; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66273/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to expand bus services in cities and continue to strengthen local urban transport in towns. [63510/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the work his Department is carrying out to establish a dedicated transport policing force. [63509/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and Transport Infrastructure Ireland will conduct an examination of an area (details supplied) to determine if the area will be considered an accident blackspot and resultingly if traffic calming measures can be implemented in the interest of road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63563/25]
• 2025-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he has identified a funding source to deal with the works required in Ballycar, Newmarket-on-Fergus, to alleviate flooding and ensure that the rail service in this area can continue on a year-round basis without interruption due to floods; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63737/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify the EU Regulation he was referring to in an interview he gave to a newspaper (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61459/25]
• 2025-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the anticipated timelines in which vehicle registration books will move from hardcopy to digital format; the role staff in his Department who currently work in the printing & mailing unit of the Vehicle Registration Office will fulfil after records go ‘paperless’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62006/25]
• 2025-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will examine a roadway (details supplied) to establish if a reason for a recent uptick in collisions along the stretch can be determined, and measures taken to improve safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59064/25]
• 2025-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify who will be the beneficiary of the recently raised parking charges at railway stations, Irish Rail or the company contracted to manage car parks on behalf of Irish Rail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56875/25]
• 2025-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify who owns the large crane at Colbert Railway Station, Limerick; the future plan for this crane; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56876/25]
• 2025-09-21
  LOBBY
  Cormac McKay Transport

  • Annual National Household Travel Survey
• 2025-09-20
  LOBBY
  Shannon Chamber 4 returns Transport

  • Request to Government to honour commitment in the Programme for Government to develop a new Regional Airports Programme (RAP) 2026 - 2030 and include State-owned regional airports
  • Request to Government to prioritise the development of reliable transport infrastructure, including setting a timeline for the development and delivery of a direct rail connection to Shannon Airport.
  • Request to Government to conduct a review of National Aviation Policy
  • Request to Government to honour commitment in the Programme for Government to develop a new Regional Airports Programme (RAP) 2026 - 2030 and include State-owned regional airports
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  Shannon Group plc 2 returns Transport

  • Pre Budget Submission requesting targeted policy recommendations aimed at advancing Ireland's strategic priorities across reginal connectivity, climate action and balanced economic development.
  • Request for effective capital allocation under the NDP to support ambition of Project Ireland 2040 and Balanced Regional Development.
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport

  • Correspondence regarding the delivery of Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) services in rural Ireland and the expansion of the Local Area Hackney licence to enhance local transport options.
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason search and rescue helicopter crews can have their hours of work artificially reduced (details supplied) as this does not appear consistent with national legislation and EU case law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48000/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason it has been impossible for individuals to obtain driving tests for category C and D licenses in Ennis, County Clare since July 2025; the means by which he proposes to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48399/25]
• 2025-09-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the under-9 free transport scheme to include commercial operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48831/25]
• 2025-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on progress made in terms of introducing free public transport for children under the age of nine, as announced in Budget 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47039/25]
• 2025-08-27
  LOBBY
  EasyGo Charging Limited Transport

  • Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
• 2025-07-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the main policy achievements of his Department since 23 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38764/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on proposed updates to the 318 bus service linking Ennis and Limerick city (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37218/25]
• 2025-07-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the funding provided for footpaths to each of the 31 local authorities in each of the past five years; the distance of footpaths covered with this funding in each local authority, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37406/25]
• 2025-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he can clarify matters relating to the Irish Coast Guard (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31342/25]
• 2025-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason children attending ASD pre-schools are not entitled to a special transport grant unlike those enrolled in ASD classes in primary and secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27104/25]
• 2025-05-21
  LOBBY
  Irish Second-Level Students' Union (ISSU) Environment

  • meaningful inclusion of youth voices in climate and sustainability decision-making, greater investment in ESD, and more responsive public services.
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the average wait time for an NCT at the NCT Centre in Ennis, County Clare; the number of priority list NCT appointments given at the NCT Centre in Ennis, County Clare between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2025; if he is satisfied with the current staffing levels at the NCT Centre in Ennis (details supplied); his plans to reduce wait times at the NCT centre in Ennis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25240/25]
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Shannon Group plc Transport

  • Brief on the activities of the Group. Request for the review and development of National Aviation Policy that maximises the use of existing capacity in regional state airports and that Aviation Policy recognises the strategic importance of Shannon Airport and promotes balanced regional development.
• 2025-05-19
  LOBBY
  Shannon Chamber 4 returns Transport

  • Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
  • Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, to prioritise developing reliable transport infrastructure, including setting a timeline for the development of a direct rail connection to Shannon Airport.
  • Request to Government, in Shannon Chamber's Programme for Government, for Shannon Airport to be permanently included in the Regional Airports Programme.
  • Request to Government, in the Chamber's Programme for Government submission, to develop a new National Aviation Policy prioritising the sustainable growth across all state airports.
• 2025-05-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to upgrade the Clare secondary road network, particularly the network which includes the N67 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24534/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to initiate a review of the National Aviation Policy; the tentative timelines that the review will follow; the details of the way in which stakeholders will be consulted as part of the review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22501/25]
• 2025-05-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will actively consider changing the licensing terms and conditions for coach tourism, as issued by the National Transport Authority, in order that there is a stronger tourism dimension to operational licenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22502/25]
• 2025-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will obligate statutory transport bodies to do an audit of disabled access throughout the country regarding public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20770/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will obligate local authorities and statutory transport bodies to do an audit of disabled access throughout the country, regarding footpaths, access ways, etc; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20770/25]
• 2025-04-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has plans to engage with insurance companies to mitigate the effect those with UK driving licences, who are working in the Republic of Ireland, have with insuring cars for work purposes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20585/25]
• 2025-04-08
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee dealing with transport will meet next. [6492/25]
• 2025-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the Ennis town bus service to start; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8803/25]
• 2025-02-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if all driver theory test centres are fully equipped and accessible for those who are living with dyslexia and have difficulty with written questions; if any theory test centres are temporarily or permanently without the necessary equipment to accommodate those who struggle with written questions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4894/25]
• 2025-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider planned developments of port infrastructure by a company (details supplied), which are not well considered and may not be fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4664/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his plans for increasing EV charging points nationwide; if he will encourage petrol stations to install EV charging points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3631/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing a grant to incentivise people to purchase second-hand electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46259/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to provide details on six matters at the National Transport Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46338/24]
• 2025-01-21
  LOBBY
  Ennis Chamber of Commerce Economic Development and Industry

  • Presentation and meeting organised by Ennis Chamber with CEO Irish Rail Jim Meade, plus several political and local authority representatives.
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Suckler Cow & Beef
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Shannon Group plc Transport

  • Discussion on current National Aviation Policy
• 2025-01-19
  LOBBY
  Car Rental Council of Ireland 2 returns Transport

  • Affordable EVs
  • Publicly accessible charging infrastructure for EVs
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Local Government

  • Rural Transport
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Clare Youth Service Children and Youth Affairs

  • Highlighting issues impacting on young people and seeking support for adequate and secure funding, provision of effective mental health services, equal pay for young people. improved public transport in rural areas, action on insurance costs for young drivers and the provision of safe and secure accommodation for young people.
• 2024-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the forms of photographic ID required to apply for a driver’s licence and, specifically, the reason for photographic ID supplied by a person (details supplied) not being accepted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37129/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish a taskforce to examine all transportation options, both current and future, to and from Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28276/24]
• 2024-07-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will seek changes to be made to the route licensing of coaches that operate in the day-tour sector, as managed by the National Transport Authority, in order that a more strategic approach to tourism is taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28275/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the main policy achievements of his Department since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27972/24]
• 2024-06-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will give consideration to initiating a national cross-referencing of registered vehicles versus taxed vehicles versus insured vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25908/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority will only accept payment for licence applications by postal order or bank draft; if the authority recognises that this creates difficulty for applicants in knowing when payments have been processed; and the plans in place to implement an online portal to facilitate payment. [24867/24]
• 2024-06-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport which unit in his department handles yacht and marine vessel registration; and if he can provide contact details for the same. [25458/24]
• 2024-05-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there is a legal requirement for car tyres to be of a certain size, quality and minimum load bearing capacity; if so, if these requirements are clearly communicated to all NCT test centres and those who work in the tyre and puncture repair sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23975/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21830/24]
• 2024-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport why it is compulsory to have a Public Service Card in order to renew your driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20076/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport with regard to the recent High Court judgement concerning the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951 (amendment) scheme 2000, if he will respect the High Court judgment, and outline how he will take steps to ensure that the benefits of 1951 scheme active members will be protected and maintained, and that 1951 scheme pensioners will be awarded their long-awaited pension increase without delay; if he will insist that CIÉ immediately complies with its legal obligations to appoint CIÉ board-nominated members to the statutory CIÉ 1951 scheme pensions committee, pursuant to Rule 12 of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19748/24]
• 2024-04-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if the rule mandating that School Transport Scheme bus drivers must retire at age 70 will be revised, in view of the severe driver shortage last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16517/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the board of an organisation (details supplied) to comply with the spirit of the Mulvey Report 2023 and provide a pension increase for 2024 to pensioners of the IAA, in line with the pension increase recommendations within the Mulvey Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14181/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if will he instruct the board of an organisation (details supplied), in light of the huge increase, since the Covid pandemic ended, in the demand for commercial and leisure air travel and in light of the significant rise in consumer inflation for pensioners, to provide an amount within the Eurocontrol User Charge Unit Rate to ensure that current pensions in payment to pensioners of the IAA receive occasional pension increases concurrently with the occasional pay increases received by their colleagues still working within the State air navigation services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14182/24]
• 2024-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a Public Service Obligation application in respect of a proposed Shannon Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15010/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he, in consultation with the relevant departments, will examine a financial incentive for drivers to buy a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in order to meet Ireland's obligation to move away from diesel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12222/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to provide the list of new rail stations to be opened under the Limerick Shannon Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy; when works will commence on each; when each will be opened and operational, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10337/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated by his Department to each of Ireland's regional airports for each year 2020 to 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10365/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he, in conjunction with the relevant Departments, will give consideration to rolling out a scheme to enable disabled people, who drive adapted vehicles, to upgrade to electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7985/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progression of phase 1 of the Limerick northern distributor road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4244/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to complete his Departmental review of the Regional Airports Programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4245/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the Irish Aviation Authority and Airnav Ireland have any concerns in relation to large scale wind turbines, such as the potential they have to affect flight paths and the safety of aircraft in relation to terrain clearance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3489/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport for an update on funding allocated to progress a dedicated town bus service for Ennis. [1241/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he, in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority will reconsider the decision to only accept electronic payments for drivers licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1806/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Agriculture

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an investigation (details supplied) into the transport of live animals from Ireland to Israel has been completed; and if, as a result of this, any actions will be taken to stop future shipments. [1023/24]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the actions taken to support and strengthen the aviation sector since 27 June 2020; the priorities for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55616/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his main policy and legislative priorities for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55218/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to conclude a review of the regional airports programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52618/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide funding to address motorway exit lanes and joining lanes which are excessively short in nature or constructed at severe angles which compromise driver safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52619/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm the attendees at an upcoming coroner’s hearing (details supplied); and if the costs incurred by the family in pursuit of the same will be covered by the State. [51899/23]
• 2023-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he can provide details of the legislative basis on which authority for the Irish Aviation Authority's staff superannuation scheme 1996 has been passed from the IAA to AirNav Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50029/23]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on the proposal to move his Department’s offices in Shannon, County Clare to Ennis, County Clare; to clarify what services provided by the Shannon office will move; to clarify the future plans for printing and mailing vehicle log books; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49959/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW has plans to undertake any substantial building work in Shannon, County Clare, specifically remediation works on the Department of Transport's motor taxation office and the passport screening area in Shannon Airport's arrivals hall, operated by An Garda Síochána. [46933/23]
• 2023-10-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the actions his Department is taking, in consultation with the National Transport Authority, to improve public transport connectivity to and from Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47123/23]
• 2023-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth for an update on the resumption of the motorised transport grant and mobility allowance schemes, which were suspended in 2013. [46175/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if NewEra has made contact with officials in his Department on the matter of an Irish Aviation Authority, IAA, board request to make a payment of 2% of their current pensions to IAA pensioners for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45300/23]
• 2023-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the long-standing grievance between Irish Aviation Authority retirees and their former employers, that is, the pension increases in accordance with section 41(5) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45301/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the steps her Department is taking to address the school transport routes in County Clare that are currently without a driver; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43577/23]
• 2023-10-10
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will give consideration to a number of measures (details supplied) to tackle the school transport issues in County Clare at present. [43752/23]
• 2023-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with Irish Rail with a view to removing a standing fee for free travel scheme passengers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42880/23]
• 2023-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider amending the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 so that NCT tests would fall due 12 months after a subject vehicle has successfully passed a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41890/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the route a coach company (details supplied) is taking around Clare; if this is in contradiction to its NTA licence; and what he will do to address the matter. [38393/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when his Department became aware of a protective disclosure made by a former member of the airport search unit at Dublin Airport; if officials from his Department have made any direct contact with this person; the actions that have been taken by his Department in response to the protected disclosure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38681/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if an investigation was initiated by his Department on foot of receiving a protective disclosure made by a former member of the airport search unit at Dublin Airport; if a report on this matter has been seen by him; if he will make this report available to the members of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38682/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to list each national road project that has been allocated funding since the formation of this Government; the total funding allocated to each project over the 2020-2023 period, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37006/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the total amount of funding allocated for the development of Greenway projects, by local authority since the formation of this Government, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37007/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport to provide on a local authority basis, in tabular form, since the formation of this Government, the total amount of funding allocated for the development of new walking and cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37109/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport what actions his Department is taking, in conjunction with the RSA to address the ongoing difficulties in getting driving test appointments, in particular for re-test appointments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35144/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will directly intervene in a case (details supplied) regarding the maintenance of a roundabout; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35237/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there are any planned capital works to be carried out on the rail network in County Clare over the summer and autumn period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33409/23]
• 2023-07-06
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she and her officials will engage directly with a parent (details supplied) regarding their School Transport Scheme difficulties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33350/23]
• 2023-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the main policy achievements of his Department since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31871/23]
• 2023-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will make it a traffic offence for petrol and diesel cars parking in an electric vehicle charging bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25797/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update on the progression of the review into the school transport scheme; if she will provide an indicative timeline for the publication of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25538/23]
• 2023-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update as to where the ongoing review of the school transport scheme is at; when the results are expected to be published; when the recommended changes will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25138/23]
• 2023-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Irish Rail on the matter of their booking systems, which, when accessed via web browsers on smart phones and apps, are repeatedly crashing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23894/23]
• 2023-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he, in conjunction with TII, will address safety concerns at a junction (details supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22997/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider a review of rules allowing tractors to drive on the motorway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21231/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he received a Public Service Obligation application from the Shannon Airport Group in respect of a proposed Shannon to Amsterdam Schiphol route; if this application is congruent with state aid rules; when he expects to make a decision on this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20802/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the schemes and initiatives his Department has introduced to benefit rural Ireland since 2020. [21006/23]
• 2023-05-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the bus and rail networks servicing rural areas have expanded since 2020; and if so, if he will provide examples of such expansion. [21007/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there have been any developments on reducing the unacceptable delays for driving test applicants and how the plans for the recruitment of additional testers are progressing, given that currently the delays are negatively impacting on some applicants' employment appointments and are inhibiting them from being offered positions (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20395/23]
• 2023-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on works to develop a new accommodation centre for international protection applicants in an Office of Public Works-owned building in Shannon, County Clare; the number of persons he expects will be accommodated in this centre; when he expects it to become operational; what engagement he has had with other Departments on building additional capacity in the realms of education, public healthcare and public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14908/23]
• 2023-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he, in consultation with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, will ensure that a child fare is introduced as standard across all public transport options (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13376/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider reviewing a speed limit on a road (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12011/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when a company (details supplied) will resume the operation of its battery-powered ebikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11560/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health when the HSE will reopen the motorised transport grant to new applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11491/23]
• 2023-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will give positive consideration to the reopening of Cratloe and Crusheen railway stations in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10271/23]
• 2023-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the measures his Department proposes to adopt to ensure operations at Irish airports are not impeded by the illegal flying of drones; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10270/23]
• 2023-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Public Expenditure

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he is aware of problems with the State-owned building in Shannon, County Clare in which the Department of Transport has its offices (details supplied); if he will urgently acquire more suitable replacement accommodation in Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10731/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health if he, in conjunction with the HSE, will examine the current pay and travel expense arrangements for healthcare assistants, given the difficulties they are having in paying for their transport at present (details supplied). [6846/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider a proposal (details supplied) to provide supplementary funding to Clare County Council for essential road works. [2891/23]
• 2023-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a comprehensive update on the transfer of Shannon Heritage-run sites in County Clare from the patronage of the Shannon Airport Group to Clare County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2055/23]
• 2023-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects to make a decision on the public service obligation application to operate a route to Amsterdam Schipol Airport, made by Shannon Airport Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2056/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish an independent inquiry to independently look at senior management performance in the Irish Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63296/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail has any plans to undertake remedial works on the railway bridge at Carraig Hill, Meelick, County Clare, to make the parapet safer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63597/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that all bus stops in Shannon town, County Clare have current and accurate timetables for the 343 bus service on display; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63766/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if separating the building of Dublin Airport’s north runway from the construction of a planned underpass tunnel was the most cost-effective option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63799/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if reports are correct in relation to non-commercial passenger traffic arriving at Dublin Airport having to disembark and drive over 8 km around Dublin Airport’s perimeter to exit the airport; and if so, the reason that this is happening given that a more logical approach is available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63800/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is either just or equitable to invest heavily in Dublin Airport given that smaller provincial airports are frequently left searching for funding (details supplied). [63801/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the price hikes for charges on electric vehicle charging at public ESV charge points; the plans that his Department has to support drivers of EVs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1701/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the way that the Government intends to meet its climate action targets when charges at public ESV charge points are increasing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1702/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether the Government is part of the stakeholder group that determines kwh rates at public ESV charge points (details supplied); and if so, if he supports the recently announced price hikes. [1703/23]
• 2022-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the actions that have been taken to support and strengthen the aviation sector since 27 June 2020; the priorities for 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62817/22]
• 2022-12-07
  VOTE
  Air Transport Agreement

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–46
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the estimated number of passengers in each of Ireland’s regional airports in each of the years from 2018 to 2021 and to date in 2022; and the estimated value in each year of the contribution that each airport makes to the economy in terms of tourist revenue and jobs supported in tabular form . [60224/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the status of an application for a special needs school transport grant (details supplied). [58912/22]
• 2022-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter relating to a driving licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58496/22]
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when it is anticipated a person (details supplied) will be called for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57957/22]
• 2022-11-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of cycling infrastructure at a location (details supplied) in County Clare. [58011/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that inspectors regularly inspect school transport bus services to ensure that all allocated seats are being used on a regular basis with a view to reallocating seats that are not in use given the current school transport difficulties. [56493/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received a public service obligation application from management of Shannon Airport in respect of establishing a route to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55641/22]
• 2022-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the transfer of managerial responsibility for Shannon Heritage properties in County Clare to transfer from the Shannon Airport Group to Clare County Council; the Government funding that will be made available to make this transfer a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55642/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the steps, if any, that are being taken to alleviate the current long waiting lists for applicants who are endeavouring to apply for a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54929/22]
• 2022-10-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education her plans to deal with contracting issues on the Bus Éireann school transport scheme that have resulted in pupils being left without transport in areas in County Clare (details supplied). [53957/22]
• 2022-10-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will directly intervene in the cases of two school transport routes (details supplied) where children are left without a means to get the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53959/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for the safe-routes-to-school programme. [52920/22]
• 2022-10-25
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will intervene in an urgent school transport case for a child (details supplied). [53522/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider running a national safety campaign, similar to the Stayin Alive at 1.5 undertaken by Cycling Ireland to advise motorist to stay a distance apart from pedestrians when overtaking them. [48769/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the anomaly by which those driving on full driving licences from other countries, who have either moved to or returned to live in Ireland, are treated as unqualified drivers and must undertake lessons, a test and so on (details supplied). [48871/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department intends taking to deal with the backlog of NCT appointments currently being experienced in the Midwest; and if motorists will be covered, given they have to wait many months for their appointments, despite booking well in advance. [47796/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will give serious consideration to the addition of an NCT centre in west County Clare. [47797/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland has considered installing lighting in the underpass tunnel of the N18 dual-carriageway at Ballymorris, Cratloe, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47179/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the transfer of the Shannon Heritage sites into the management of Clare County Council. [46978/22]
• 2022-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if the cut-off age for drivers of school transport services will be reviewed given the difficulty in recruiting drivers at present. [46867/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the date on which he will commence work on a new national aviation policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46097/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has received a Public Service Obligation application from an organisation (details supplied) in terms of a service established between Shannon Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46096/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he, in consultation with Transport For Ireland, will address the anomaly by which third levels students must be aged 19 years or older to be entitled to a student Leap card (details supplied). [46419/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on any works his Department has planned to make safer the dangerous bend on the N67 at Annagh, Miltown Malbay, County Clare, where a life was lost in a road traffic accident in 2021. [43548/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider allowing the transfer of Ukrainian bus driver licences to an Irish bus driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32074/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the transfer of Shannon Heritage sites to Clare County Council; and the supports his Department is providing to make this transfer a success. [22302/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider establishing an innovation hub for sustainable aviation in Shannon, County Clare. [25018/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an outline of the way that procedures (details supplied) have been undertaken at the constituted Irish Coast Guard station at Doolin, County Clare. [22851/22]
• 2022-05-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will amend the existing trailer-towing licensing rules in order that those who have years of experience of towing trailers are not required to undergo testing. [23394/22]
• 2022-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has received and considered an application from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage or the Department of Transport in respect of funding sought by Clare County Council to make its imminent takeover of sites (details supplied) a success. [21335/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing a law to make it compulsory for motorists to have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher in their vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20444/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she will liaise with the Department of Transport and Bus Éireann to urgently expedite school transport for all schools in County Clare which have taken in Ukrainian pupils. [19495/22]
• 2022-03-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider liaising with Bus Éireann to issue free travel passes to Ukrainian refugees for a set period of time in order to allow them to get from rural locations to urban centres for work and school as they assimilate into Irish society. [16840/22]
• 2022-03-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on the provision of a rail stop at Crusheen, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15961/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider a monthly cap on toll charges for daily commuters who pass through a toll twice a day every day in view of the increased fuel costs that they are also experiencing. [14708/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she, in consultation with Bus Éireann, will remove the nearest school requirement for the school transport scheme given the difficulty for pupils attaining places in their nearest schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14707/22]
• 2022-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he proposes to support the transition of tourism sites under the auspices of Shannon Heritage to local authorities, including Clare County Council. [10178/22]
• 2022-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when his Department will commence work to devise a new national aviation policy. [11842/22]
• 2022-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if Ireland will seek to reach a deal with the United States of America in order that stringent compliant catering regulations on flights to America can be eased. [11843/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the protocol in relation to the request by first responders for Coast Guard helicopters 112 and 115 to attend medical emergencies on land by night. [11160/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when the next speed limit review will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11428/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the total number penalty points issued to uninsured motorists in each of the years 2017 to 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9640/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the number of penalty points issued as a result of having been identified by An Garda Síochána using the automatic number-plate recognition system to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9642/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the An Garda Síochána automatic number plate recognition and the motor third party liability project which will enhance the ability of An Garda Síochána to identify and apprehend uninsured drivers; when the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 which relates to this project will be enacted; the length of time after the enactment of the legislation it will take for the measures relating to the project to take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9637/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of discussions to end a long-running dispute surrounding a pension for workers of a company (details supplied). [7528/22]
• 2022-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the case of a bus shelter (details supplied) that has been delayed multiple times over the past 18 months. [7537/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has made an executive decision on the community involvement scheme 2022; if so, when an announcement will be made; and when it is expected to open for applicants. [5992/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason that Transport Infrastructure Ireland removed bus stop signs on the N18 dual carriageway between Cratloe and Bunratty; when they are expected to be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6676/22]
• 2022-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the status of the review by her Department of the school transport scheme. [3995/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to install a bike share station on the Cork University Hospital campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1176/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to install safe cycling infrastructure on the Model Farm Road in Cork city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1177/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an overview of upgrading works to take place at Ennis railway and bus station in 2022; if these works will include the provision of new CCTV camera infrastructure in the car park area; when these works are likely to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1764/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if the Government will consider introducing incentives in order that Ireland can position itself as a world leader in pioneering sustainable aviation. [62251/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when his Department will begin preparing a new national aviation policy; and if he will provide an indicative timeframe for the completion of same. [62250/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the way his Department and the Government overall will support Shannon Heritage sites as they continue to operate through the Covid-19 pandemic and prepare for the management of the sites they currently operate to be divested to local authorities. [54695/21]
• 2021-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a response to a Labour Court ruling (details supplied) and the implications that this will have to public service staff during the Covid-19 pandemic and in the years ahead. [57126/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the progression of phases 1 and 2 of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road. [53438/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is working on a national policy to support and sustain air connectivity to Ireland’s regions. [53437/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the transfer of Shannon heritage sites in the mid-west from the Shannon Group to the local authorities. [47682/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she, in consultation with Bus Éireann, will address the anomaly in which concessionary ticketholders on the school transport scheme are ineligible for a fee waiver in cases where they have medical cards. [53219/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of a bypass for Killaloe, County Clare including the construction of a new bridge crossing the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46107/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 196 of 1 December 2020, if he was referring to an EU regulation (details supplied). [44616/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the date by which the two appeals on pension matters made to his Department in February 2020 and November 2020 under section 41(7) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 will be deliberated upon. [44617/21]
• 2021-09-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will call on the Labour Court to engage with the Irish Aviation Authority and the constituent trade unions of the staff panel to formulate an industrial relations agreement to facilitate the enactment of the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020 and the subsequent establishment of AirNav Ireland. [44618/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when a chairperson will be appointed to the board of the Shannon Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44116/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the measures his Department is taking to ensure better air connectivity to Ireland’s regions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44117/21]
• 2021-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when a new chairperson to the board of the Shannon Group will be appointed. [32119/21]
• 2021-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the way he plans to restore routes and air connectivity to Shannon Airport. [32120/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in a superannuation dispute (details supplied). [28162/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if it will be ensured that no further discussions or actions are taken in respect of the CIÉ pension scheme until there is an outcome to a High Court application on same (details supplied). [25263/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the provision of military search and rescue is of a lower regulatory oversight and enforcement standard than that of civilian provided search and rescue services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25388/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Irish citizens have provided civilian search and rescue to the Irish Coast Guard for over 20 years; and if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that should he accept the submission of the Air Corps, these persons will be made redundant. [25389/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the process that was deployed in rigorously evaluating the Air Corps submission on the provision of military search and rescue services to the State March 2021. [25390/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the redacted version of the Air Corps submission on the provision of military search and rescue service to the State in March 2021. [25391/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he deployed a process to evaluate the Air Corps submission on the provision military search and rescue service to the State in March 2021; and if so, the recommendation of that evaluation. [25392/21]
• 2021-05-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to modify the current policy on the provision of search and rescue services from a single provider to more than one provider. [25393/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will accede to the request for a meeting made jointly by groups (details supplied) to discuss their body of work to stimulate aviation and support regional airports. [18358/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the measures he will put in place to deal with the backlog within the NDLS nationally in respect of persons left waiting many months for a driving test or licence renewal appointment. [1714/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the outcomes of a Governmental review concerning a group (details supplied); and when a new chairperson for the board of the group will be appointed. [1713/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the case of a student (details supplied) in which they may have to miss out on their preferred college course due to a driver licence anomaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14522/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the amount of state aid granted to the Shannon Airport Authority since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that has been for operational expenditure; the amount that has been for capital expenditure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14564/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the impact the loss of toll income has had on the road projects that Transport Infrastructure Ireland is carrying out. [15650/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if an effort can be made to renew urgently driving licences for those whose licences have expired and who due to Covid-19-related delays cannot get a prompt renewal but require a valid licence for driving internationally for work. [15782/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the amount of state aid that has been granted to the Shannon Airport Authority since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. [12587/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the provisions that have been made to secure additional cargo flights for Shannon Airport. [12588/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if refunds will be issued to parents of pupils on the school transport scheme that have not been attending school and therefore not availing of the service. [12847/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there is standardisation in terms of training and professional standards for marine pilots that operate in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9431/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the details of Irish compliance with article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2017/352, which relates to the provision of port services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9432/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the way in which Ireland is ensuring best training procedure and professional standards as set out in the International Maritime Organisation A960 relating to marine pilotage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9433/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to update the Harbours Acts to provide for standardisation of marine pilotage in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9434/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the plans being considered for airlines to refund passengers their total flight cost if they did not take their flight in November 2020 following Government advice not to fly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9737/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there is a funding facility available to a company (details supplied) to construct a new hangar facility at Shannon Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9834/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department plans to act on the four key concerns outlined in the aviation briefing document circulated by a union (details supplied). [10162/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason National Driver Licence Service appointment holders are not being advised beforehand when their appointments are being cancelled; the reason some persons have had to wait up to nine months for their licences to be issued; and the reason medical certificates are being requested when previously they were not (details supplied). [10457/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if the review of the school transport scheme will take into consideration the next nearest school to a pupil in order to account for those who cannot attend their nearest school due to capacity issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10227/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if the review of the school transport scheme will re-examine the rule by which only numbers of eligible pupils and not concessionary ones are taken into consideration when a particular route is put out to tender. [10228/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if the review of the school transport scheme will invite contributions by regional school transport managers of Bus Éireann. [10229/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the vast difference in cost, grants will be made available to parents of pupils who are not attending a school in which they can access the school transport scheme and must avail of regular public transport. [10230/21]
• 2021-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if international travel restrictions in place during Covid-19 level 5 also apply to private small aircraft entering Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9241/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the status of the review of the current school transport scheme; and when a result can be expected from the review. [8476/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider making funding available to local authorities in order that they can recruit active and sustainable travel officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7703/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason the BE classification has been removed from certain driver licences (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6412/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if further supports beyond the €80 million package announced in November 2020 will be made available to the Irish aviation industry. [7331/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if she has considered overhauling the existing post-primary school transport scheme in order that antiquated rules and metrics relating to qualifying distances are removed in favour of a new model based on bus scheduling being centred on local demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6490/21]
• 2021-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if further supports beyond the €80 million package announced in November 2020 will be made available to the Irish aviation industry. [6140/21]
• 2021-02-03
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if her Department will liaise with Bus Éireann with a view to changing the nearest school criteria for the school transport scheme in view of the fact that many pupils cannot attend their closest school due to capacity issues. [5009/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the progression of phase 1 of the Limerick northern distributor road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3864/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of the progression of phase 2 of the Limerick northern distributor road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3886/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Rural

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will consider extending financial support via the rural regeneration and development fund or similar to bolster public transport services for Meelick, Parteen, Ardnacrusha and other communities in County Clare peripheral to Limerick city which are served by infrequent buses at present and leaving many isolated. [3640/21]
• 2021-01-21
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education if contingency measures in terms of social protection are in place for bus drivers on the school transport system should the quota of students per bus be lessened, meaning that some drivers will not have their regular income. [3455/21]
• 2021-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the supports his Department will make available for the ailing aviation maintenance, repair and operations industry. [43821/20]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the operational limits for D-class and delta 7.9 m coastguard boats in Kilkee, County Clare taking into consideration its geographic area, weather conditions and seasonal time frames; and if Kilkee coastguard station is fully operational to allow call-outs for both boats. [45193/20]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the ongoing situation with the National Driver Licence Service in which learner drivers and those in need of licence renewals are being left waiting months on end for appointments. [1609/21]
• 2020-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when a new chief executive for a company (details supplied) will be appointed; the process underway to select a replacement for a person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42410/20]
• 2020-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider immediately extending the renewal period for driver licences by an additional six months to allow for more capacity in the NDLS system to deal with the backlog of cases and to ensure persons are not left without the capability to drive. [40845/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will intervene in the ongoing superannuation dispute in the Irish Aviation Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38829/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when driver theory tests can get back up and running; if extra staff will be recruited to clear the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36453/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will direct Transport Infrastructure Ireland to install a turning lane on the N68 road at Kilmorane, Ennis, County Clare in proximity to a store (details supplied) to facilitate the safe turning of traffic on this busy stretch of road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36637/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department and the National Transport Authority will accept the business case made for a public bus service in Ennis, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36639/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if infrastructural improvements on the rail and bus networks in County Clare will be considered by his Department. [35523/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if rail and bus infrastructure improvements are planned to bolster public transport in County Clare. [35522/20]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if a bus driver licence renewal appointment can be expedited for a person (details supplied) [34789/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if National Driver Licence Service centres can remain open during level 5 restrictions; if driver licences that are due to expire will now be extended in view of the heightened restrictions; and if persons who have booked to take an appointment in another county can now do so. [32430/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the procedures being put in place for those who need to renew a driver licence but who are facing lengthy delays and have been told they are unable to have their existing licence extended. [33370/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the status of the review into the Bus Éireann school transport system; and if additional measures will be taken to ensure that all children at both primary and secondary level will have a seat on a bus in view of the increased Covid-19 restrictions necessitating spaced out seating. [32754/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the training, seamanship and experience undertaken by the Irish Coast Guard that equates to that of the Naval Service; and if there are plans to bring both in line, as they provide equally important services to the State. [31467/20]
• 2020-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if an extension for driver licences that have expired since 1 September 2020 will be considered in view of the appointment backlog. [30762/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the make and model of all seafaring vessels based at each Irish Coast Guard station in tabular form; the number of crew at each station that have completed the appropriate training relating to the seafaring vessels based at their station in tabular form; the number of crew at each station that have not received appropriate training in regard to the seafaring vessels based at their station in tabular form; and the number of crew based at each station in tabular form. [30253/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the way in which County Clare will benefit from the expanded local bus service detailed in and funded by the July stimulus plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30307/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if measures will be taken to address the lengthy waiting lists for driver tests. [29467/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the supports in place for Shannon Airport. [25668/20]
• 2020-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the status of plans for a rail stop in place in Crusheen, County Clare. [25669/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when the range of route options for the proposed new motorway between Limerick and Cork will be whittled down; when the planning freeze applied to the townland of Derryknockane, Rosbrien, Limerick is likely to be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25855/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if additional supports will be provided to Shannon Heritage sites to ensure that they can open in the winter months. [17287/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the conditions attached to the €2.6 million fund awarded to Shannon Heritage in August 2020; the sites on which this fund will be spent; and the follow-up inspections that will take place to scrutinise the way in which the funding is spent. [23519/20]
• 2020-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider correspondence (details supplied) from the retail travel sector; the supports that will be considered for the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22767/20]
• 2020-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take with Irish airlines that have yet to issue refunds to their customers despite their waiting a number of months for same. [22768/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if proposals for the establishment of a railway station and-or park-and-ride facility in proximity to a stadium (details supplied) are being advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17128/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to a proposal by a person (details supplied) to boost the tourism sector and ensure small local businesses survive the difficult economic situation due the Covid-19 crisis. [14732/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when mediation will begin between the National Transport Authority and a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15007/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the procurement of nine LocalLink routes in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15008/20]
• 2020-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider transport options for those availing of July provision as a matter of urgency in view of the fact parents are under significant strain (details supplied). [14018/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to a proposal from an organisation (details supplied) in order to boost the school transport sector. [12945/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver instruction can take place once again. [12846/20]
• 2020-06-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the charges for NCT tests at the test centre in Ennis will be waived at the time of next testing to reflect the fact that the undercarriages and chassis of many vehicles have not been inspected in recent months due to a non-working vehicle lift at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13194/20]
• 2020-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene in the decision by an airline (details supplied) to withdraw from Shannon Airport by writing directly to the management and urging it to reconsider in addition to asking it not to focus the airline's future development plans on Dublin Airport alone. [12164/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a ring-fenced marketing fund will be considered for Shannon Airport to allow similar initiatives such as visit Dublin and pure Cork be rolled out in order to boost the airport, the mid-west region post-Covid-19 and increase traffic through the airport. [10526/20]
• 2020-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will appoint persons (details supplied) to the task force for aviation recovery that his Department is constituting. [11209/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the amount paid to a company (details supplied) for the transportation of personal protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic. [8925/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had direct engagement with the management of a company (details supplied) concerning the restructuring of the company which was announced unilaterally without consultation or communication with the trade unions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8928/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a guidance document is being prepared for the resumption of driving lessons and driver licence tests; if a date for the resumption of driving lessons and driver licence tests has been set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8473/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provisions which will be in place for campsites and caravan parks when they reopen that have shared washing and catering facilities; and when operators of these sites will be able to access the latest information available in view of the fact that they need to prepare for opening. [8738/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of national lottery funding for an association (details supplied) to construct a new workshop; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8810/20]
• 2020-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give consideration to establishing a task force to examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation sector and its spin-off industries; if he will consider examining the impact on Shannon Airport and its hinterlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9350/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the school transport scheme for pupils will be reassessed in view of the difficulties facing parents in getting their children accepted into their nearest school (details supplied). [7077/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider rolling out extra measures in addition to a moratorium on business debt beyond the measures currently in place to ensure that transport companies in the tourism sector that are vital to same can survive. [7271/20]
• 2020-05-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a person (details supplied) who is on the emergency list for a driver test appointment can expect to receive same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7510/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if clarity will be provided for tourism providers on whether overseas visitors can be expected by the end of the year (details supplied). [5783/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if provisions are being made to support Shannon Airport post-Covid-19 (details supplied). [5788/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the protocol for tourism operators in caravan parks, holiday parks and so on (details supplied) once they are permitted to re-open. [6417/20]