James Lawless

Fianna Fáil · Kildare North

Activity on Transport — 314 events (47 lobbying · 264 questions · 7 votes) full profile →

• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-07
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  Millennium Falcon Holdings Limited Transport

  • Provide transport destressing option for M7/N7
• 2025-09-19
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  Sandyford BID CLG Finance

  • Sent SBD's pre-budget submission to DPOs to seek their support for the association's objectives
• 2025-09-16
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  Cork Chamber Transport

  • Cork Chamber Pre-Budget Submission 2026
• 2025-05-21
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  Irish Cancer Society Transport

  • Funding ratio for public transport and road maintenance
• 2025-05-21
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  Ibec Transport

  • Participation in Freight & Supply Chain Stakeholders meeting on Holyhead Port closure
• 2025-05-20
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  Cormac McKay Transport

  • Approach by large international operator to enter the Irish market and set up a EU base of operations here.
• 2025-05-20
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  St Patrick's Mental Health Services Health

  • The SPMHS advocacy manager was a co-signatory to a letter to the incoming Government calling for active and public transport to be prioritised and highlighting the public health benefits of same.
• 2025-05-19
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  Ryanair Transport

  • Apprenticeships for aircraft mechanics in Ireland
• 2025-05-17
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  Chambers Ireland 7 returns Development and ZoningEconomic Development and IndustryEnergy and Natural ResourcesHousingMarinePublic Expenditure and ReformTransport

  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes. "
  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • "The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes. "
  • The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
  • The need for the new Government to invest in and deliver essential infrastructure to drive competitiveness. This includes housing, grid, water, ports, transport, and aviation infrastructure, as well as the need to support sustainable, streamlined planning processes.
• 2025-05-16
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  Irish Road Haulage Association Transport

  • Ferry schedulding/ Holyhead issues. Holyhead Port. Price gouging by CLDN shipping. Concerns about the actions of CLDN. Meeting request. Temp closure of Holyhead Port. Congrats on appointment & meeting request. Serious criminal incidents. Delays in services with RSA. Delays at tolls. Abnormal loads. Port Services.
• 2025-05-12
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  Climate and Health Alliance Transport

  • Funding ratio on public transport and road maintenance.
• 2025-04-29
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  UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee Transport

  • Busconnects and UCD accessibility
• 2025-04-29
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  Freight Transport Association of Ireland Transport

  • Highlight issues pertaining to closure of Holyhead and impact to Irish supply chain
• 2025-01-21
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  County Kildare Chamber Economic Development and Industry

  • Chamber President's speech -Kildare Business Awards 2024
• 2025-01-21
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  Aer Lingus Transport

  • Dublin Airport passenger cap
• 2025-01-21
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  Tirlán Ltd Transport

  • Meeting with Transport in relation to Sustainable Aviation Fuel and taskforce
• 2025-01-21
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  Amnesty International Ireland Transport

  • Letter seeking Irish Government’s position, assurances and action following media reports that civilian aircraft overflew Irish airspace while carrying military material destined for Israel
• 2025-01-21
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  Rockwood Consulting ULC Transport

  • Sought support for transport policy priorities
• 2025-01-21
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  Wind Energy Ireland Transport

  • Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024
• 2025-01-21
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  Ibec 3 returns Transport

  • Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
  • Participation in Freight & Supply Chain Stakeholders meetings on Holyhead Port closure
  • Ibec Note on Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Impact
• 2025-01-21
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  Irish Petroleum Industry Association Ltd. Energy and Natural Resources

  • The liquid fuels sector and its role in meeting Ireland's energy needs during the transition to net-zero and beyond.
• 2025-01-21
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  Waterford Chamber of Commerce Transport

  • Response to Dáil comments by Minister James Lawless on Waterford Airport runway extension business case
• 2025-01-21
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  Freight Transport Association of Ireland 5 returns Transport

  • Discuss the draft decision on the two operating conditions attached to North Runway at Dublin Airport, by An Bord Pleanála
  • Pre-Budget Submission
  • Issues with Holyhead
  • FTA Ireland Sustainable Transport Seminar
  • Discuss the draft decision on the two operating conditions attached to North Runway at Dublin Airport, by An Bord Pleanála
• 2025-01-21
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  Cork Chamber Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Cork Development Forum priorities for Programme for Government
• 2025-01-21
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  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport

  • Introductory meeting with the Minister of State
• 2025-01-20
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  Ryanair Transport

  • Dublin Airport passenger cap
• 2025-01-20
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  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Suckler Cow & Beef
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hume Brophy Transport

  • To discuss aviation connectivity between US and Ireland.
• 2025-01-20
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  Apple Distribution International Ltd. Transport

  • Meetings to discuss public transport infrastructure plans and transport links in Cork
• 2025-01-20
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  Shannon Group plc Transport

  • Discussion on current National Aviation Policy
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Galway Harbour Company 2 returns Transport

  • Port briefing / progress update
  • Port briefing / progress update
• 2025-01-17
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  Irish Road Haulage Association Transport

  • Budget 2025. Salary for HGV drivers. Haulage industry costs. Road user safety forum. Retrofit Tacho in Ireland. FG manifesto & licensed haulage sector. Holyhead Port. Price gouging & by CLDN shipping. Actions of CLDN regarding price gouging.
• 2025-01-17
  LOBBY
  SSLF Progress Ireland Transport

  • Greater autonomy for TII and complex projects
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  Fórsa trade union 2 returns Transport

  • Correspondence exchange and online meeting held to discuss the future of the Road Safety Authority.
  • National Secretary Katie Morgan met with Minister for State for Transport James Lawless, as part of an Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) delegation, which highlighted the detrimental impact the Dublin Airport cap on flights will have on all workers and jobs in the airport.
• 2025-01-16
  LOBBY
  NCBI Health

  • Inclusion in Programme for Government of priorities for people who are vision impaired
• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Local Government

  • Rural Transport
• 2025-01-14
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  Cormac McKay Transport

  • Program for Government
• 2025-01-13
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  Emerald Airlines Limited Transport

  • Dublin Airport Passenger Cap
• 2025-01-13
  LOBBY
  Cormac McKay Transport

  • Program for Government
• 2025-01-13
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport

  • Correspondence regarding the Taxi Supply Shortage
• 2025-01-12
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  Liscom Communications Transport

  • Briefing Minister James Lawless on Growth of Company and future plans at Dublin Airport
• 2025-01-09
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Transport

  • Meeting between Minister for Transport, James Lawless, TD., and the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) 8th October 2024
• 2024-10-17
  LOBBY
  Cormac McKay Transport

  • Appointment prematurely and unwise agreement of withdraw of clause
• 2024-10-16
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Transport

  • Get clarity on the issue of hedge management on public roads
• 2024-09-23
  LOBBY
  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd Transport

  • Ref: Agenda for meeting between Minister for Transport, James Lawless, TD., and the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) 8th October 2024
• 2024-09-19
  LOBBY
  Limerick Chamber Transport

  • Limerick Chamber met with Minister James Lawless to discuss transport opportunities across the Mid-West
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will install cameras on the bridges over the M7 overpass in order to deter dangerous behaviour from persons on the bridges (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27037/24]
• 2024-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to report on the possibility of his Department re-evaluating the current speed limit on the Hazelhatch Road, Celbridge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26582/24]
• 2024-06-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25618/24]
• 2024-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport for an update on driving test cancellation lists and whether they have been discontinued or not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22628/24]
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter in relation to EV charging (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16790/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the Dart South West scheme can be expanded to include Sallins station, particularly given that very significant numbers of passengers, as evidenced in recent surveys, is at that station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8010/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the Dart West scheme can be expanded to include Kilcock station, particularly given that the depot for storing vehicles will be just on the edge of Kilcock town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8009/24]
• 2024-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a progress update on the execution of the DART + Programme and in particular the Dart West and Dart South West programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8008/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if plans are in place to increase the CIÉ pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8930/24]
• 2024-02-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the current security arrangements surrounding Weston Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6117/24]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56883/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the new primary legislation on speeding limits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57015/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine and address an issue in relation to a local bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57135/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57182/23]
• 2024-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine reliability issues with the C3 bus service (details supplied); if plans are in place to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57378/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether there are further plans in place to add additional carriages to early morning commuter trains from Sallins in order to address capacity issues, in particular the 7:09 service to Grand Canal Dock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55893/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to set out the list of additional train services on the Dublin to Sligo and the Dublin to Longford lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55610/23]
• 2023-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine and address issues with the X31 Dublin Bus service (details supplied); whether there are plans in place to address the reliability of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54586/23]
• 2023-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his Department could reverse the revoking of the funding for the Naas Mobility Network Integration Pathfinder Project (details supplied) and meet with officials of Kildare County Council to agree a timeline for the delivery of these infrastructural changes in Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53919/23]
• 2023-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in proving driving tests (details supplied); the measures his Department will be taking to shorten these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53929/23]
• 2023-12-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if plans are in place to expand park and ride facilities for Sallins and Maynooth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53410/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport for further details on a cab system (details supplied); if they will have insurance; the type of licence required to operate same, given it is for hire and reward; the person or body that sets the fare charged to customers; the type of industry, area knowledge tests and Garda clearance the driver has to undergo to be allowed to operate same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51621/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to reinstate a bus stop that had previously been in service (details supplied); if there are no plans to reinstate this, if an alternative service can be offered for this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51624/23]
• 2023-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education for an update on the provision of a school transport service for pupils left without a bus to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47449/23]
• 2023-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the lower mission vehicle toll incentive and will be continued beyond this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45386/23]
• 2023-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if an issue (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45445/23]
• 2023-09-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine an issue on the train service from Sallins to Grand Canal Dock (details supplied) whereby the number of carriages has been decreased but there is a need for more carriages to be added due to the number of users of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41563/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39729/23]
• 2023-09-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to examine a request (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40274/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if it will be possible to install a bus shelter at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38732/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if the case of a child (details supplied) will be examined, who has not received a school bus ticket for the coming year and will miss out on school due to having no access to transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39165/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine a matter (details supplied) concerning petrol cars; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28313/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28373/23]
• 2023-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28453/23]
• 2023-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for when a contactless payment system will be in place on public transport in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26531/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine a matter relating to a driver test (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21584/23]
• 2023-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on plans to extend the short hop zone to Newbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21602/23]
• 2023-05-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to extend the low-emission vehicle toll incentive (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20288/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine a bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18984/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if an Australian driving licence is valid for use in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17098/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; if he will introduce additional measures to deal with this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17572/23]
• 2023-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of a drivers licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12159/23]
• 2023-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are any plans going forward to update the policies on the powers the local authority has in relation to the parking of camper vans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11988/23]
• 2023-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the CIÉ superannuation scheme 1951 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11644/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if Enfield train station can be included in the Leap card zone; if plans are in place for the station to be included; the timeframe for when this will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11063/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to include more frequent trains from Enfield train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11064/23]
• 2023-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the DART+ West project; and when the construction works are expected to be completed. [10388/23]
• 2023-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the DART+ South West programme, which will service Celbridge. [10387/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether there are plans to increase the number of train services from Sallins to Heuston; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8764/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to update the bye-laws on the powers councils have in respect of the parking of camper vans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8765/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education is she will provide an update on school transport for a child (details supplied) who has been travelling with their twin brothers and has had their ticket rescinded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6646/23]
• 2023-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if an issue with a bus service (details supplied) from Clane to Naas will be examined; if this bus service will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5933/23]
• 2023-02-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will address an issue with the student Leap card (details supplied) whereby a person is not eligible for the card if they are working a part-time job as well as studying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5531/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the regulation of electric scooters will be examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3986/23]
• 2023-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the repair works at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4155/23]
• 2023-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if any discussions have taken place regarding public order and safety with Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and rail service providers, given the recent antisocial behaviour on public transport servicing Kildare North. [2223/23]
• 2023-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the expansion of the DART+ service to Sallins and Newbridge is being considered, given that they are the main commuter towns in the area. [2224/23]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education the status of school transport for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63346/22]
• 2023-01-18
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if a school transport issue in relation to a student (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63700/22]
• 2022-12-07
  VOTE
  Air Transport Agreement

  • ✓ voted for the motion the motion motion passed · 76–46
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport his views on the deterioration in the service provided by the 726 bus to the airport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58954/22]
• 2022-11-15
  PQ
  Asked Children

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the significant concerns raised by senior planners in Kildare County Council regarding the proposed use of a centre (details supplied) to accommodate refugees both in terms of the site’s isolated location, lack of proximity to public transport or support services, as well as detailed concerns regarding the site itself and the proposed design which lacks natural daylight, adequate communal areas, the fact that housing was previously rejected by planners at this site, and many other issues; his views on whether the project should proceed at this location regardless; if so, the reason; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56105/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54525/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine and expedite an urgently-needed NCT appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55563/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice if a specific transport police unit will be introduced, in light of public safety fears concerning public transport, especially at night; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52425/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to many issues that commuters are reporting with the reliability of the Real Time passenger information system for buses in Dublin, particularly the inconsistencies between the information on the TFI Real Time Ireland app, the Dublin Bus app and the RTPI screens at bus stops; if his Department has had contact with the National Transport Authority and or Bus Átha Cliath in relation to such reliability issues; the steps that are being taken to ensure that the issues are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51109/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to many issues that commuters are reporting with the reliability of the Real Time passenger information system for trains serving Kildare, particularly the inconsistencies between the information on the Irish Rail app and the screens at train stations; if his Department has had contact with the National Transport Authority and or Irish Rail in relation to such reliability issues; the steps that are being taken to ensure that the issues are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51110/22]
• 2022-10-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing issues that commuters are experiencing with the reliability of the scheduled 8.20 am train ex Sallins, which is now consistently delayed by between 10-20 minutes, which not only delays passengers on that service but on many occasions results in a missed connection to the 8.35 am ex Hazelhatch service, meaning that passengers cannot travel onwards to Grand Canal Dock as planned but must terminate at Heuston; if his Department has had contact with the National Transport Authority and or Irish Rail in relation to such reliability issues; the steps that are being taken to ensure that the issues are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51111/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine an issue with a bus service (details supplied) which is overcrowded to an extent where it is dangerous; if there are plans to approve this service in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50123/22]
• 2022-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to include Naas in the €2 90-minute fare zone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48865/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the frequent delays of the 8:20am commuter to Grand Canal Dock service; if there is a plan in place for Iarnród Éireann to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48101/22]
• 2022-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the timeframe for when the young adult Leap card will be extended to include 16 to 18-year-olds in third level education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48616/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport his views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47657/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport his plans to tackle reliability issues on bus routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45999/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of the Royal Canal Greenway between Leixlip and Clonsilla; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45998/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine an issue in relation to a bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42063/22]
• 2022-07-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the reasons for the suspension of the 846 Clane to Sallins Bus; if his Department is in a position to find an alternative service provider in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39711/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the exact location of the new second train station for Sallins and Naas as set out in the National Transport Authority Future Park and Ride Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37053/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driving licence application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35291/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine issues with the 120 bus service from Clane to Dublin (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35481/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of fines and their amounts issued to Bus Éireann in relation to scheduled bus cancellations, lateness and no shows for the 115 Bus Éireann services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35490/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to passengers who tested positive for Covid-19 before their flight; the position of such persons in relation to the airline refunding credit note vouchers; if the Government still has protocols in place for such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35543/22]
• 2022-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test for a healthcare worker (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34635/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport his views on fluctuation in prices for the purchase of seats with an airline (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31823/22]
• 2022-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will address questions (details supplied) in relation to the delay in NCT services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31368/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will assist in the re-establishment of a bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29746/22]
• 2022-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans for the return airport bus service from Maynooth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30502/22]
• 2022-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the attention of his Department has been drawn to reliability issues with the escalators connecting the entrance to Connolly station with the Connolly Luas stop; if the National Transport Authority has reported to his Department the amount of time that the escalators have been out of service; if his Department has plans to provide capital funding to improve the reliability of the escalators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28700/22]
• 2022-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the plans that are in place to deal with chronic queues and delays at Dublin Airport; the Dublin Airport Authority will be liable for any missed flights in these circumstances; if a root cause of the delays has been identified; if the staffing levels are considered adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28701/22]
• 2022-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to current reliability issues with the real-time passenger information system for buses in Dublin, particularly with buses operated by Bus Átha Cliath; if his Department has had contact with the National Transport Authority and-or Bus Átha Cliath in relation to such reliability issues; the steps that are being taken to ensure that the issues are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27360/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of an adequate bus stop pole which has been greatly delayed at Fernslough, Killickaweeny, Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19621/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will identify the offences in which penalty points were issued for the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19911/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the frequency of transport services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20133/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the current position and application procedures for Ukrainian refugees to obtain an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20180/22]
• 2022-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of the CIÉ pension freeze; if plans are in place to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20183/22]
• 2022-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if a matter regarding bus stops at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13812/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to extend the Transport for Ireland 90-minute fare to Sallins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12400/22]
• 2022-03-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce greenway and cycling wardens to greenways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12943/22]
• 2022-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the strategic rail review to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12097/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine an issue with a bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11514/22]
• 2022-02-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to improve the accessibility of Sallins train station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6884/22]
• 2022-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine an issue with a bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5927/22]
• 2022-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter regarding a bus service (details supplied) in County Kildare. [4412/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if a feasibility study has been undertaken to assess if the old disused rail line between Enfield, County Meath and Edenderry, County Offaly could be converted into a greenway thus linking both the Royal Canal and Grand Canal Greenways which is approximately 18 kilometres in length; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1082/22]
• 2022-01-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if an issue with a bus service (details supplied) will be examined and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1844/22]
• 2021-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine an issue regarding the pension scheme for drivers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61665/21]
• 2021-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the progress of a bus stop (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61093/21]
• 2021-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine a road tax difficulty (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58288/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education the status of a special transport grant application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56600/21]
• 2021-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider the use of no idling signs of which the purpose would be to prevent cars from idling in certain places while leaving their engines running thus reducing unnecessary carbon emissions being emitted into the atmosphere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55467/21]
• 2021-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Taoiseach

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach the Cabinet committee that deals with transport issues; when it last met; and when it is next due to meet. [54498/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the Strategic Rail Review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53687/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the progress he has made towards the preparation of a railway order for DART+ south west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53688/21]
• 2021-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans for the train station office in Sallins, County Kildare to be reopened and staffed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51460/21]
• 2021-10-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the delay in the processing of a licence application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49384/21]
• 2021-10-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the efforts that are being made to combat the long driving test waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47653/21]
• 2021-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of a request for information from the National Driver Licence Service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47140/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the lack of lighting at the entry and exit ramps of junction 6 Celbridge and Leixlip, County Kildare will be examined (details supplied); if the matter will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46131/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the electric car grant will be extended until 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46559/21]
• 2021-09-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will address concerns regarding potential delays to the DART plus and MetroLink projects; the actions that are being taken to ensure that delays will not have an impact on the projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46596/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if suggested bus routes (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41525/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the details in relation to tax saver commuter cards for part-time workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43046/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if she will examine a situation (details supplied) in which there is a lack of school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42570/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if she will examine a lack in school transport facilities (details supplied) from Kill village, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42571/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the financial assistance grants that are available to a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39080/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of an adequate bus stop pole (details supplied) at Fernslough, Killickaweeny, Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40242/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if additional bus services will be provided for Kill, County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34290/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the rules surrounding the erection of a rider safety sign; if the rules can be amended in order that signs can be provided for and funded for by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34409/21]
• 2021-06-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if new rider safety signs can be created and erected to show that a distance of two metres is needed between a driver and a horse to pass at a safe distance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34422/21]
• 2021-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the possibility of extending the DART+ south west project as far as Sallins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32451/21]
• 2021-06-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the DART underground; the timeline to its completion; the estimated benefits that it would bring to the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32452/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the current wait time for a practical driver test; the measures that are being taken to reduce the wait time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30660/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if an issue in relation to the online theory test by a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31378/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driver licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31830/21]
• 2021-06-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport when driver theory tests will be resumed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30286/21]
• 2021-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the driver licence application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26447/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if a provisional breakdown will be published of minor and serious collisions as opposed to fatalities involving a cyclist by county in 2019 and 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23626/21]
• 2021-05-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider including an upgrade to the link road from the M1 to Ardee, County Louth in the roadwork plans for the proposed upgrade of the N2 from Ardee to Castleblayney. [23735/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of funding for the section of the Royal Canal on the Dublin, Kildare border; the status of the progression of the Grand Canal greenway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23097/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to make the driver theory test available to take online which would allow the applicants to go ahead and take their test and reduce the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18806/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport his plans to recruit more testers for driver tests to help get through the backlog of applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18812/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if a request for an exchange driver licence by a person (details supplied) will be facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16458/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the number of bus stops will be examined on the 120 route in County Kildare (details supplied). [15447/21]
• 2021-03-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to a scheme encouraging farmers and other rural land owners to cultivate or otherwise encourage a section of road frontage on their lands for pedestrian use in order to facilitate safer passage of those walking or running in the countryside particularly in view of current restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13412/21]
• 2021-03-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driver licence in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11315/21]
• 2021-02-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in relation to the driver licence application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8733/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of an adequate bus stop pole (details supplied) at Fernslough, Killickaweeny, Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7593/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the service improvements that are planned for the No. 115 Bus Éireann service to Kilcock, County Kildare, in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44877/20]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the refusal of an exchange of a UK driving licence for an Irish driving licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1638/21]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the regulatory status of electronic scooters; if a licence is required; if insurance is required; if other obligations apply to users of electronic scooters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43441/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the regulatory status of electronic bicycles; if a licence is required; if insurance is required; if other obligations apply to users of electronic bicycles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43442/20]
• 2020-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the reason the terms of the Irish Aviation Authority 1996 pension scheme were amended in 2012 without a collective agreement of the staff of the IAA when a mediated collective agreement was in place until 31 December 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40888/20]
• 2020-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the progress of the DART underground; the benefits it would bring to the greater Dublin area; the timeline to progression; if a decision has been made on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40903/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport his plans to address the large number of taxi drivers who are over 66 years of age and are not included in the measures to help taxi drivers during Covid-19 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40053/20]
• 2020-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding persons driving in Ireland with United Kingdom driving licences after 1 January 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39492/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status and position regarding the Sallins bypass; the reason for non-Covid-19 delays during 2020; the status of the cycle and jogging path alongside the bypass; his views on the integration of the bypass with the Grand Canal Greenway; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35777/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of the roll-out of the greater Dublin area, GDA, cycle network in County Kildare. [35778/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if the speed limit on the M7 from the Naas Johnstown junction into the Red Cow will now be upgraded from 100 km per hour to 120 km per hour in view of three lanes along that stretch in order to regularise it as motorway. [31437/20]
• 2020-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of a taxi driver licence application by a person (details supplied). [31584/20]
• 2020-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if additional staff and testers will be hired in the Naas driver test centre in order to clear the backlog of driver test applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28907/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers boarding at each train station from Dublin to Enfield, County Meath, in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23363/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the number of passengers boarding at each of the individual train stations from Dublin to Newbridge train station, County Kildare, in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23938/20]
• 2020-09-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the Sallins bypass construction project; the stage each component is at; the projected dates to open the 9A M7 junction, the spur road back into Sallins village and the bypass proper; the reason for recent delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24058/20]
• 2020-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the supports in place for taxi drivers to allow them to repackage their business model in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic (details supplied); the measures or incentives in place to help them restart; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21555/20]
• 2020-07-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when driver tests will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16572/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of flights from the United States of America; if his attention has been drawn to a recent EU recommendation on restricting such flights to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19; the supporting measures in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14996/20]
• 2020-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will offer guidance to persons who have booked overseas travel during the period of time when official health guidance is to avoid such travel but in circumstances in which the airlines and-or tour operators are refusing to offer compensation or credit for deferrals or cancellations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15037/20]
• 2020-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the schedule for the reopening of the NCT test centres nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5777/20]
• 2019-12-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the initiatives or grants available for local organisations and groups to assist local schools in the promotion of sports and active lifestyles courses for students; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51625/19]
• 2019-11-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to address the lack of parking at Sallins and Naas railway stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48647/19]
• 2019-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures he is taking to address the lack of parking at Sallins and Naas railway stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48404/19]
• 2019-11-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the capacity issues on the No. 120 bus route between Edenderry and Dublin with the removal of double decker buses; and if he has spoken to the NTA on its plans to improve the service. [47656/19]
• 2019-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the practice will continue to allow UK commercial vehicles to use the road network system here free of charge excluding toll roads; if a daily tax certificate system will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39981/19]
• 2019-09-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the upgrading and resurfacing of the M4 motorway between Celbridge and Kilcock, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36197/19]
• 2019-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations or national guidelines being used for compliance with road safety issues in the construction of the Sallins bypass; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29074/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the criteria for disabled parking to include hidden disabilities that may not necessarily impair mobility significantly, such as autism or dementia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26076/19]
• 2019-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to planned changes to the 126 bus route in order to address the issues with unreliability on the route. [26359/19]
• 2019-05-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to plans to introduce a bus service linking Caragh village to Naas town and Sallins train station. [22923/19]
• 2019-05-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to planned changes to the 126 bus route in order to address the issues with unreliability on the route. [21751/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Public Transport · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion failed · 36–77
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–69
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–64
• 2019-04-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the continuous reliability issues affecting the 115 Bus Éireann service in Kilcock, County Kildare; the steps he is taking to ensure this issue is resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15163/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the delay in publication of the National Transport Authority rail census survey conducted in November 2018; when the survey will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13838/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if works are currently or have recently been ongoing on the R149 road westwards past Confey, County Kildare, to survey traffic volumes, counts, speeds, patterns or related matters by the local authority, NTA or other relevant agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13851/19]
• 2019-03-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a project to lay a pipeline that would supply fuel to Dublin Airport will be considered (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13903/19]
• 2019-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers commuting daily from each of the stations from Heuston to Newbridge inclusive in each of the years 2004 to 2018 and to date in 2019, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10325/19]
• 2019-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the recent round of sports capital fund applications; if clubs may expect feedback on technical errors arising; if so, if clubs will have the opportunity to correct same; when the successful applicants will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6101/19]
• 2019-01-30
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Directive (EU) 2015/2302 on package travel and linked travel arrangements will commence here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4445/19]
• 2018-12-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a licence renewal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52734/18]
• 2018-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the recent round of sports capital grants results will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52284/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the provision of funding of a bypass for Clane, County Kildare; the discussions he has held with the local authority involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39715/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if capacity issues on the M4 have been investigated; if so, the results of such investigations; if widening works for this section of the motorway are planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39853/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the delivery of new or refurbished carriages on the rail lines serving Maynooth and Sallins; when new carriages are expected; the steps he is taking to ensure the safety of passengers using these services in the interim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39854/18]
• 2018-10-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the delivery of the proposed electrification of the rail lines serving Maynooth and Sallins; his plans for improvements in services for commuters on the existing rail lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39855/18]
• 2018-09-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the provision of the greenway between Naas, Sallins and Ardclough; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37724/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport for a person (details supplied) will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36244/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 11 of 15 February 2018, the status of the expansion of the car parking capacity levels at Sallins and Naas railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35521/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans for the upgrading of rail service levels through the Phoenix Park tunnel during off-peak times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35522/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the N81 upgrade project; if the project will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35667/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of fatalities involving road traffic accidents on the N81 in each of the years 2011 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35668/18]
• 2018-09-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the procurement of additional carriages on the rail fleet which will serve the Pelletstown station when complete as part of the Maynooth to Connolly stations service will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36092/18]
• 2018-07-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the delay in processing a PSV licence for a person (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33312/18]
• 2018-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the inability to renew a learner permit in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28662/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of funding and delivery of the greenway project for Naas, Sallins and Ardclough to the Dublin section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17761/18]
• 2018-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase capacity levels on Irish Rail commuter trains; and the expenditure allocated for the purchase of new rolling stock for Irish Rail. [17760/18]
• 2018-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of complaints received on an annual basis by Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann in each of the years 2013 to 2017, in tabular form; the nature of these complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8887/18]
• 2018-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when weekend and off-peak rail services on the Kildare line will commence through the Phoenix Park tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7730/18]
• 2018-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to assist Irish Rail in the alleviation of the over-capacity issues at the train station car parks in Maynooth and Sallins, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7731/18]
• 2018-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driving test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3755/18]
• 2017-12-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the boards and agencies within his Department's remit; the current number of vacancies on these boards or agencies; the duration of each of these vacancies; the number of vacancies that have been filled since 8 May 2016; the timeframe for filling these vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52595/17]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of parking spaces available; the number of annual parking permits being made available for sale for each station; the carpark occupancy rates at each station, for each of the train stations in north County Kildare (details supplied), in tabular from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52172/17]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the purchase of an annual parking permit at the commuter railway stations includes an implicit guarantee of spaces being available; if not, if there is compensation or a redress mechanism in place if a person with such a ticket is unable to use it due to a lack of capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52173/17]
• 2017-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to reserving a particular set of parking spaces for holders of annual parking permits within each high demand commuter railway station as a means to ensure spaces for those persons that have invested in and paid up front for such a space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52174/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding his Department secured in budget 2018 to promote cycling; and when the target of 10% of commuting by bike as set out in the cycling policy framework will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48696/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the interaction or meetings his Department has undertaken in both 2016 and to date in 2017 with either the Department of Health or the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment to promote cycling here; the number of these meetings; the actions agreed thereafter; the progress being made to promote cycling in accordance with the cycling policy framework; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48821/17]
• 2017-11-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons with sleep apnoea who have registered their condition with the national driver licence service as required under the European Union Directive 2014/85/EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49033/17]
• 2017-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial penalties the National Transport Authority has issued in the past five years to operators in circumstances in which the performance of operators do not meet the agreed performance levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46972/17]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for recent changes in lane alignment and reduced priority status for traffic approaching the Red Cow interchange from County Kildare into Dublin city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44903/17]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the changes the recent enactment of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 (Commencement) Order 2017, SI 211/2017, will bring to motorists that have had their vehicles clamped; the differences between the new clamping regime and the previous one that was permitted before the enactment of this new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44976/17]
• 2017-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to waive the fee for disabled parking permits for renewal and subsequent permits after the first two-year permit expiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44318/17]
• 2017-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the regulations being introduced under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015; the degree to which these regulations differ from existing custom and practice; if the regulations cover the need for clear and prominent signage; if the appeals process has been improved; if the maximum clamp release fee has been reduced; if a copy of the regulations can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43491/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that ongoing industrial unrest within the transport unions is having both operational impact upon bus services on many Kildare to Dublin routes, due to cancellations and no shows and is also hampering planned service extensions such as the ten minute DART and planned additional off-peak service on the Sallins to Hazelhatch to Grand Canal dock routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42066/17]
• 2017-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expenditure by his Department on new or improved Irish Rail rolling stock and on station extensions, including car parking facilities in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42067/17]
• 2017-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to allocate a budget for the provision of park and ride facilities in a number of towns (details supplied) in County Kildare in which the requirement for park and ride is crucial in order to increase usage of public transport services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30199/17]
• 2017-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to deal with the increasing travel demand across the Dublin region in general; the position regarding the implementation of the Leinster outer orbital ring road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30198/17]
• 2017-06-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the passenger numbers for train stations (details supplied) in County Kildare in each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; if the opening of the Phoenix Park tunnel and extended leap card zone has increased numbers in these stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30179/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the 2017 sports capital programme; when decisions on applications will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26784/17]
• 2017-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a speed limit review undertaken in 2016 allowing local authorities to request speed limit changes on local and regional roads in their own areas with particular regard to County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23836/17]
• 2017-05-18
  VOTE
  Dublin Transport · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–99
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 40–93
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–87
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the greenway canal route between Dublin, Sallins and Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22741/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding issued to the relevant bodies to promote Ireland's Ancient East in 2016; the portion of this funding dedicated to the Kildare touring route; and if additional funding will be allocated for road signage to promote the route and tourism in County Kildare. [22742/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of funding for the next stage of the construction of the greenway along the Royal Canal from Kilcock to west County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20474/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to alter the arrangement whereupon if a person accepts the national car test offer for early testing that this then results in the person losing credit or time for this early testing being accepted (details supplied). [16673/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the greenway canal route between Dublin, Sallins and Naas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15316/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the provision of funding of a bypass (details supplied); the discussions he has held with the local authority involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13654/17]
• 2017-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the recent announcement of a €7.5 million funding allocation to the Sallins bypass road project in County Kildare is accurate; the way in which the money will be spent in terms of the tasks included; if further funding will follow in 2017 for the same project, in view of the fact the cost for the three related projects, namely, the Sallins bypass, the Osberstown interchange and the M7 lane widening has been estimated at €110 million; the status of each project; when ground will be broken on each project; the estimated completion date for each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5762/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a road project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3939/17]
• 2017-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to difficulties taxi drivers are experiencing in renewing their licences in certain circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2651/17]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the funding and delivery of the greenway project for Naas, Sallins, Ardclough to Dublin section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/16]
• 2016-12-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding road projects in the greater Naas area in County Kildare, that is the widening of the M7 to three lanes and the new motorway interchange at Osberstown and the Sallins bypass; the status and timeline for these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38836/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of transport to a person (details supplied) and other day services for adults with learning difficulties who lose their transport once they turn 18 years of age; if he will extend this transport provision above 18 years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38292/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the school transport scheme, which has been proven not to be adequately working in view of the recent number of children who were not accommodated en route to a school; if he will make available additional funding to allow operators use higher capacity vehicles in order to alleviate this problem; if he will provide an update on the work of the cross-party forum to deal with transport issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35158/16]
• 2016-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if clampers at car parking places are permitted to impose fees of €120 as they have done recently at Sallins railway station in view of the fact that legislation was enacted to cap fees at €100 in the last Dáil term; if he is satisfied with the operation of this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35397/16]
• 2016-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans his Department has regarding the installation of noise suppression barriers from Johnstown village, County Kildare, to Big Ball Roundabout in Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32606/16]
• 2016-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the costs spent by the National Transport Authority in maintaining the site formally known as the Johnstown Garden Centre, Johnstown, Naas, County Kildare, in each year, in tabular form (details supplied). [29251/16]
• 2016-10-04
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the large number of students from north-west Kildare who cannot get a school bus place despite his Department's commitment that no child would lose his or her place on school buses pending the outcome of a review by his Department; the position regarding the establishment of a cross-party committee to review the outstanding problems with the school transport scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28353/16]
• 2016-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current and cumulative costs to the NRA of maintaining a site (details supplied) over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27808/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the road speed at a location (details supplied); if he will consider reducing this speed due to the volume of lorries that travel on the road and the residential nature of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26925/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of a number of anomalies that exist under the current rail fare system in County Kildare whereby rail commuters from areas such as Kilcock and Sallins pay exorbitant rail fares as opposed to commuters from other towns in the county which are a short distance away; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22169/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the effort and work he is undertaking to progress Ireland’s Ancient East route; the work and consultation being undertaken to ensure all of the relevant stakeholders will benefit from the associated rise in tourism in these areas as a result of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22167/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the network of greenways throughout Ireland; the status of the greenway canal route between Dublin, Sallins and Naas, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22168/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts he is undertaking to promote the tourism potential of the canal network here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22170/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he has taken to increase public transport services as the economy and commuter numbers from counties Kildare, Meath and Wicklow increase and as the workforce grows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20464/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will open the sports capital grant for 2016; the amount awarded to applicants in County Kildare for each of the years 2011 to 2015 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20461/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he assessed the need for increased numbers of public transport services from commuter belt counties such as counties Kildare and Wicklow as the economy and workforce grow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20463/16]
• 2016-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the grants and financial supports available to a voluntary sporting organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19490/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the transport arrangements for residents in an institution (details supplied); the number of vehicles available to this institution; if this unit has a specific allocation of specialised vehicles or is in a share arrangement for use of these vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16983/16]
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Health

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health the policy of the Health Service Executive on receiving transport vehicles (details supplied) that have been sponsored by charitable organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16984/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Phoenix Park tunnel link on the Kildare rail line will open and be operational; the new services to be provided, including a late evening option; when a new timetable will be available; if the service for passengers continuing to travel to Heuston Station rather than onwards through the tunnel will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15917/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the trilogy of roads projects in the greater Naas area in County Kildare, specifically the Sallins bypass, widening the M7 to three lanes and the new motorway interchange at Osberstown; the status, progress and timeline for these projects for design, construction and delivery (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15918/16]
• 2016-06-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a second bridge for Celbridge in County Kildare (details supplied); if he or the National Transport Authority plans to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15920/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional sound abatement measures can be put in place at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14348/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legislation, if any, in place or planned to regulate and monitor the alleged import of designated end-of-life vehicles from the UK and elsewhere, which subsequently return to our roads via a re-sale and repair, and which may pose a safety hazard to drivers and other road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14349/16]
• 2016-06-08
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the three linked road upgrade schemes in north Kildare (details supplied); if tenders recently issued for the three projects to be taken together; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14354/16]
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) has not been able to obtain a place on the waiting list for an airport taxi licence; and if this information will be provided to the person. [11906/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary school pupils who avail of the school transport scheme in County Kildare and the cost of providing this in each of the years 2011 to 2015, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10459/16]
• 2016-04-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will open the sports capital programme for 2016 to applications. [8078/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to re-open the local authority swimming pool programme with attention paid to areas with large populations without a pool, such as north County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5622/16]