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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to Greenways. I note that there has been significant investment in Greenway schemes in County Kerry, with €8,250,000 allocated in 2025 alone. Under the Roads Act 1993, the planning, design, and construction of individual Greenways is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I want to begin by assuring the Deputy that it is important to this Government in ensuring the sustainable development of Dublin Airport, to balance the legitimate rights of local residents who are concerned about noise levels at the airport, with the objectives of the National Aviation Policy, and the needs of business and tourism. The Programme for Government includes a strong...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 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. While most public transport is funded through the NTA public service obligation (PSO) programme, there is part of the national public transport system that comprises non-subvented services. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Active Travel (23 Sep 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: Parking Provision (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 and 180 together. In Ireland interoperability primarily exists for road tolling which is predominately based on National Roads and is co-ordinated by TII. This emerged with the development of the motorway network. Across Europe road toll interoperability also exists for registered tolling and has been led by the EU. In Ireland the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Deputy may be aware, as 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 stop/shelters nationally. There is a commitment under the Programme for Government to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (23 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: Transport Policy (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Deputy may be aware, as 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 BusConnects Cork, and the development of the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS) 2040. Within this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (23 Sep 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: There is a strong commitment under the Programme for Government to create a Transport Security Force under the NTA, which would operate and have similar powers to Airport Police and Customs Officers. Work in the Department of Transport is ongoing around identifying the necessary legislative proposals to progress the Transport Security Force commitment, in conjunction with the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (23 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: Taxi Licences (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector 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. Uber is a transport service company which offers the carriage of passengers for reward and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (23 Sep 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: Air Services (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 201, 202 and 203 together. The National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems was published on 20 August 2025. The Policy Framework aims to guide high-level strategic planning and development of the UAS sector in Ireland, through supporting growth and innovation, while ensuring safe and secure operations and managing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Since 1 January 2024, the majority of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) must be equipped with a direct remote identification system. UAS broadcast over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth information such as their operator's registration ID, flight data and location. That information can be scanned by anyone with a mobile device using a variety of already available free mobile apps, that give members of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (23 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The vast majority of Department of Transport storage happens on Department premises, managed by the OPW. The following additional contracts exist for off-site storage solutions, mainly relating to records retention in line with the National Archives Act and storage of long-term ICT backups. Company Cost of contract - year Files/archive Other ...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electricity Grid (18 Sep 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The total installed capacity of solar generation connected to the grid currently stands at over 1.7 Gigawatts (GW) with a new record for peak solar generation set in July. This represents a very significant progress given that the first utility-scale solar project in Ireland was connected to the grid in 2022. Government policy is focused on maintaining this momentum and delivering on our...