Results 261-280 of 25,713 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Córas Iompair Éireann (29 Apr 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. However, issues in relation to 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 responsible for the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: EU Directives (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The information is provided in the following table: EU Directive title Transposition due date Reasons for delay in transposition, if any Directive (EU) 2023/2413 amending Directive (EU) as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources (transport-related articles) 21/05/2025 Nil Commission Delegated...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Properties (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is generally responsible for the procurement, purchase, renting and leasing of office and other accommodation required by government departments, including the Department of Transport. The details of those arrangements would be available from the OPW. In addition, the Department has paid annual rent of €2,000 for the Valentia Marine Rescue Sub-Centre...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Three external companies are contracted to provide cleaning services to several Department buildings across Dublin, Cork and Donegal. Allpro is our main contractor. Bidvest Noonan is a specific window cleaning contract and is for locations in Dublin and Cork. A third service provider, Cleanserve iss contracted separately. The details of the companies (including the duration of the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Greenways Provision (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department is currently committed to progressing four cross border Greenway projects specifically the Ulster Canal Greenway, the Sligo to Enniskillen Greenway, the North West Greenway network and the Carlingford Lough Greenway. Funding has been provided by my Department to support the delivery of these projects. The North West Greenway network was completed and opened to the public in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Network (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 490, 491 and 494 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Network (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492 and 493 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Reviews (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: An Garda Síochána carry out a Large Public Service Vehicle (LPSV) inspection to determine the suitability of a bus for use as an LPSV before it can be licensed initially, and a subsequent inspection at each licence renewal period. The licence is valid for 3 years, unless otherwise provided for by the PSV officer. The applicant must be a fit and proper person (having regard...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Safety (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting, and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions including, in some cases, School Zones. These projects should help alleviate congestion at school gates...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Network (29 Apr 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 operation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Public Transport (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) sets out a framework for transport development in the Cork Metropolitan Area up to 2040. The National Transport Authority (NTA) developed CMATS in collaboration with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Cork City Council, and Cork County Council. A key principle for CMATS is to reduce dependency on the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Active Travel (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways and Active Travel infrastructure. I have made no representations to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to this matter. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways and Active Travel infrastructure is managed by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Safety (29 Apr 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As you may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects. The NTA, in conjunction with Dublin Bus, launched the first phase of the new BusConnects network for Dublin in June 2021. The roll-out of the H-Spine included routes connecting Dublin Bay North to the City Centre....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Safety (29 Apr 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Active Travel (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) along with the relevant local authorities are responsible for the development and delivery of individual projects. Of the 2025 funding, Carlow County Council have received €3 million. As part of the allocations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Active Travel (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) along with the relevant local authorities are responsible for the development and delivery of individual projects. Of the 2025 funding, Kilkenny County Council have received €3 million. As part of the allocations...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Traffic Management (29 Apr 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Network (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: In accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993, each local authority has statutory responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their regional and local roads. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources and are supplemented by State Road grants. Of these grants, the vast majority (approximately 90%) are targeted at the maintenance and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Rail Network (29 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme. The Preliminary Business Case for the DART+ programme was approved by Cabinet at Decision Gate 1 of the Public Spending Code in December 2021. The Decision...