Written Answers Nos. 162-181
163. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the total number of penalty points issued in the State in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, broken down by offence category, including speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs and use of a mobile phone while driving, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32488/26]
View answer164. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of fixed charge notices issued for speeding offences in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; the number that resulted in penalty points being applied; the number that progressed to court proceedings, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32489/26]
View answer165. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of detections, arrests and convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32490/26]
View answer166. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of detections, arrests and convictions for driving under the influence of drugs in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32491/26]
View answer167. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of detections and convictions for the use of a mobile phone while driving in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32492/26]
View answer170. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers who reached 12 or more penalty points and were subject to automatic disqualification in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025; the number of disqualifications successfully appealed; the number of drivers who reached seven penalty points (the lower threshold for novice and learner drivers), in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32495/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 163, 164, 165, 166, 167 and 170 together.
As Minister of State with responsibility for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I wish to advise the Deputy that given the volume of statistics requested and the analysis required to compile these, it has not been possible to compile the data in the time available. My Department will write to the you to provide the information.
168. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the total number of driving licences suspended in the State in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, broken down by reason for suspension, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32493/26]
View answer169. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the total number of driving licences cancelled or revoked in the State in each of the years 2023, 2024 and 2025, broken down by reason for cancellation or revocation, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32494/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 168 and 169 together.
I wish to advise that the Road Safety Authority, which has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service, holds the data requested. Therefore I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply.
I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.
171. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider a change to the driver certificate of professional competence (CPC) periodic training regime, specifically the requirement for professional bus and truck drivers to complete a seven-hour classroom-based module every year; if he has considered the financial and time burden this puts on experienced drivers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32782/26]
View answerAs Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the driver certificate of professional competence (CPC) process is based on EU Directive 2022/2561, on the initial qualifications and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers. This Directive was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Vehicle Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (SI 359 of 2008), as amended.
The directive requires drivers to have a valid driver CPC qualification, which involves four exams (the theory test, case study, driving test and walkaround), in order to drive a truck or bus professionally throughout the EU. In addition, the directive requires drivers to maintain their qualification by completing periodic training of 35 hours every five years, given in periods of at least seven hours. Given that the duration of training is laid out in the directive, there are no plans to amend this.
CPC driver training is delivered by RSA-approved driving schools, which operate as private enterprises. Neither my Department nor the RSA have a role in the pricing or availability of these courses.
173. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has ever sought or explored the possibility of ring-fencing the monetary revenues arising from fines for driving and parking offences to fund the delivery of road safety measures; the way in which this money is accounted for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32797/26]
View answerAs Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that It is not currently within my remit to decide to ring-fence this revenue for road safety measures.
All revenue from fines collected by An Garda Síochána is returned to the Exchequer. Any changes to facilitate such a measure would require primary legislation, and neither I nor my Department has any plans at present to introduce such legislation.
174. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport when is the next EU Transport Council Meeting scheduled to occur. [32823/26]
View answerThe next meeting of the Transport configuration of the Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy (TTE) Council will take place on Monday 08 June in Luxembourg. It is anticipated that the Council agenda will be published 2-3 weeks in advance of the meeting.
175. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport the number of WTE staff by job title currently working within facilities and building department within Iarnród Éireann. [32824/26]
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 companies.
The question raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Irish Rail for direct response.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
176. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the envisaged cost of N3 M50 to Clonee bus priority and active travel scheme, which was originally identified in the National Development Plan 2021-2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33036/26]
View answer177. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the cost of the two active travel bridges under the N3 M50 to Clonee bus priority and active travel scheme, which was originally identified in the National Development Plan 2021-2023 [33037/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 176 and 177 together.
As 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 this project.
I can confirm that €500,000 has been allocated for the N3 M50 to Clonee bus priority and active travel scheme in 2026.
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.
178. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite the South Kerry Greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33053/26]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. There has a significant amount of investment for Greenway schemes in County Kerry with €9,950,000 allocated in 2026.
In line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
179. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport to expedite agreements with all landowners associated with the South Kerry Greenway such as accommodation works and compensation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33054/26]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. There has a significant amount of investment for Greenway schemes in County Kerry with €9,950,000 allocated in 2026.
In line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
180. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the total value of accommodation works and compensation agreed with landowners to-date associated with the South Kerry Greenway; when will agreements be finalised with all remaining landowners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33055/26]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. There has a significant amount of investment for Greenway schemes in County Kerry with €9,950,000 allocated in 2026.
In line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question, on this occasion, to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
181. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles clamped at each Irish Rail station car park in 2025 and to-date in 2026, in tabular form. [33090/26]
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.
