Written Answers Nos. 283-308
288. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new fleets that has been purchased by Iarnród Éireann to serve rail routes in County Cork in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7982/26]
View answer289. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new fleets that has been purchased by Iarnród Eireann to serve rail routes in County Cork in 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7983/26]
View answer290. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new fleets that has been purchased by Iarnród Eireann to serve rail routes in County Cork in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7984/26]
View answer291. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new fleets that has been purchased by Iarnród Eireann to serve rail routes in County Cork in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7985/26]
View answer292. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new fleets that has been purchased by Iarnród Eireann to serve rail routes in County Cork in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7986/26]
View answer293. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new fleets that has been purchased by Iarnród Eireann to serve rail routes in County Cork in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7987/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 288, 289, 290, 291, 292 and 293 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility, together with Iarnród Éireann, for investment in and procurement of new rail fleet.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issue raised by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
294. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the amount Iarnród Éireann have spent on security services nationwide in each of the years, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7988/26]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
295. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new buses purchased by Bus Éireann to serve routes in Cork city in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7989/26]
View answer296. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new buses purchased by Bus Éireann to serve routes in Cork city in each of the years 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7990/26]
View answer297. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the number of new buses purchased by Bus Éireann to serve routes in Cork county in each of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7991/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 295, 296 and 297 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
298. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if consideration is being given to new bus shelters at location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7992/26]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops/shelters nationally.
There is a commitment under the Programme for Government to ensure that public transport operators provide safe and accessible access for all passengers and a commitment to work with local authorities and national bodies to improve public transport options and infrastructure.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply.
299. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a project (details supplied) as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7993/26]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you on the status of the Mallow Relief Road project.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
300. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when catering services will return to the Limerick to Dublin Heuston route of Iarnród Éireann following the suspension of catering service during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7994/26]
View answer301. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when catering services will return to the Sligo to Dublin Connolly route of Iarnród Éireann following the suspension of catering service during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7995/26]
View answer302. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when catering services will return to the Westport to Dublin Heuston route of Iarnród Éireann following the suspension of catering service during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7996/26]
View answer303. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when catering services will return to the Tralee to Dublin Heuston route of Iarnród Éireann following the suspension of catering service during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7997/26]
View answer304. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport when will catering services return to the Waterford to Dublin Heuston route of Iarnród Éireann following the suspension of catering service during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7999/26]
View answer305. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Iarnród Éireann regarding the reintroduction of catering services on the Limerick to Dublin Heuston route as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8000/26]
View answer306. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Iarnród Éireann regarding the reintroduction of catering services on the Sligo to Dublin Connolly route as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8001/26]
View answer307. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Iarnród Éireann regarding the reintroduction of catering services on the Westport to Dublin Heuston route as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8002/26]
View answer308. Deputy Eoghan Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Iarnród Éireann regarding the reintroduction of catering services on the Galway to Dublin Heuston route as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8003/26]
View answer309. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Iarnród Éireann regarding the reintroduction of catering services on the Tralee to Dublin Heuston route as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8005/26]
View answer310. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with Iarnród Éireann regarding the reintroduction of catering services on the Waterford to Dublin Heuston route as of January 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8006/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309 and 310 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
