Results 241-260 of 27,055 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has had no expenditure on hairstyling, make-up, personal grooming, and general cosmetic expenses, in each of the years 2015 to 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has not had any expenditure on beauticians, make-up artists, hairdressing professionals, stylists or personal shoppers in each of the years 2015 to 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Advertising (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days, in line with the Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has no record of expenditure on media training in each of the years 2015 to 2025.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department has no records of any expenditure on media consultancy in each of the years 2015 to 2023. Details of expenditure for 2024 and 2025 are outlined in the table below. Expenditure Year Supplier Purpose €32,394.51 2024 Legacy Communications PR support, media partnership, online marketing ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 to 247, inclusive, together. The Programme for Government commits to work with all stakeholders to quickly progress the Waterford Airport project to lengthen and widen the runway, building on the previous Government decision of 2019. In line with that commitment, I can confirm that I, along with Government colleagues Minister Mary Butler and Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The number of purchase orders processed by the department in 2023 that were not included in the published reports of purchase orders over €20,000. Answer = 582 purchase orders 2023 Purchase Orders Quarter 1 94 Quarter 2 134 Quarter 3 165 Quarter 4 188 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to finalise and publish a policy framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Work on the drafting of the Policy Framework has recently been finalised and I expect to approve and publish it this summer. The Policy framework will set out the vision, strategy, and priorities for the development of the UAS sector in Ireland. The framework...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256, 257 and 271 together. In 2018, competency for the regulation of civil unmanned aircraft systems operations passed to the European Union (EU). The EU regulatory framework for civil unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), established through Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 on the procedures and rules for the operation of unmanned aircraft and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy will be aware the Programme for Government (PfG) has committed to "Work to enhance and support the delivery of a skilled workforce to maintain and operate public transport vehicles". My Department chairs the Public Transport Workforce Taskforce which aims to progress this PfG commitment and to identify options to assist with resolving challenges regarding the recruitment of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle age limits for SPSVs, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: 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....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. Investment in Active Travel infrastructure has increased...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: From the outset I would like to clarify that I, as Minister for Transport, have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Issues in relation to Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) pension schemes are primarily a matter for the trustees of the pension schemes, the CIÉ Group and their employees. As a commercial semi-state body, CIÉ are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. There is a significant amount of investment for Greenway schemes in County Galway with €3,500,000 allocated in 2025. In line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: From the outset I would like to clarify that I, as Minister for Transport, have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As a commercial semi-state body, CIÉ are responsible for the provision of pension schemes for their employees - this is consistent with the pension arrangements of semi-state bodies. On Thursday 15 May 2025, I was notified by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Department of Transport is continuing work on the drafting of a Safety Charter. At the most recent Public Transport Safety Working Group meeting on July 1st, stakeholders were invited to input into the drafting process, to fully reflect the views and experiences of those who work on, and use our public transport network. The Public Transport Safety Working Group, chaired by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: In respect of the day-to-day operations of public transport, including TaxSaver ticket offerings, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts. While the majority of public transport in Ireland is provided by the publicly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (8 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the administration of the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector. The WAV...