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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Sep 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: Rail Network (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including, in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including in the Greater...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I am referring your letter for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 194 together. The appointment of the CEO to daa, a Commercial State body under my remit, was made in accordance with applicable legislation and the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 (the Code), with terms and conditions for the role approved by me and sanctioned by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Infrastructure Scheme is a €15 million all-island initiative supporting the installation of publicly accessible EV chargers in sports clubs. The aim of the scheme is to install a network of publicly accessible EV chargers in communities throughout the country, through their local sports clubs. The scheme is being administered by Pobal on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Included in the scope of the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Infrastructure Scheme are 227 clubs of which 179 are in Ireland and 48 in Northern Ireland. There are 24 eligible clubs in Dublin, with 2 in the Dublin mid west regions. All of these clubs have been assessed for suitability by an independent panel for inclusion in the scheme. The scheme includes GAA, rugby, football and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 Sep 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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to working with stakeholders to achieve the objective of lifting the passenger cap at Dublin airport as soon as possible. I intend to bring a Memorandum to Government shortly on the policy decision to pursue a legislative course of action and to seek approval for the development of a general scheme and associated heads of Bill. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The 2015 National Aviation Policy (‘NAP’) established a policy framework for the development of the aviation sector in Ireland. It was designed to create an environment that encouraged the sector to enhance Ireland's connectivity, to foster the growth of aviation enterprise and maximise the contribution of aviation to Ireland's sustainable economic growth and development. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Programme for Government commits to working with all stakeholders to quickly progress Waterford Airport’s project to lengthen and widen the runway, building on the previous Government decision of 2019. In line with this commitment, and the requirements under the Infrastructure Guidelines, Waterford Airport has been invited to submit a Preliminary Business Case for this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. There has been a significant amount of investment for Greenway schemes in County Kerry with €8,250,000 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: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As 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 €8,250,000 allocated in 2025, of which €400,000 has been allocated to the Tralee to Listowel Greenway. In line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As 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 €8,250,000 allocated in 2025, of which €400,000 has been allocated to the Tralee to Listowel Greenway. In line with Section 32 (2) of the Roads Act 1993, the planning,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In relation to funding, a significant amount of investment for Greenway and National Roads Active...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In relation to funding, a significant amount of investment for Greenway and National Roads Active...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In relation to the proposal to provide for walking and cycling infrastructure connections between...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In relation to new greenway proposals, it would be for the relevant local authority to conduct an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In relation to new greenway proposals, it would be for the relevant local authority to conduct an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (25 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. The planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In relation to new greenway proposals, it would be for the relevant local authority to conduct an...