Results 541-560 of 25,713 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The 2015 National Aviation Policy (“NAP”) established the policy framework for the development of the aviation sector in Ireland and is designed to create an environment that would encourage 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: Aviation Industry (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: In line with National Aviation Policy, Government provides substantial annual funding under a Regional Airports Programme. This Programme, which is administered by my Department, supports Ireland’s smallest regional airports, those that provide scheduled passenger services and handle fewer than one million passengers per annum. Kerry Airport along with Ireland West and Donegal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Deputy may be aware that plans for the further development of the rail network in and around the State’s five major cities are set out in their respective metropolitan area transport strategies. These strategies each provide a twenty year horizon for potential investment and are reviewed every six years. Moreover, for the inter-urban rail network, the All-Island Strategic Rail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (8 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (8 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Process (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Gender Recognition Act comes under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection. I understand that the Department of Social Protection will be in touch with my Department, as required, in due course, in relation to any inter-Departmental engagement or working group that may be required on this matter.

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

Darragh O'Brien: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, this includes all application and scheduling matters. Neither I nor the Department can intervene in individual cases, nevertheless, I acknowledge that current waiting times are far in excess of what is acceptable and I would like to assure the Deputy...

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

Darragh O'Brien: This Government is firmly committed to improving public transport across the country and that commitment is demonstrated through the significant investment that has been made in both services and infrastructure in recent years. As the Deputy will be aware, the key objectives for Local Link include continuing to address rural social exclusion and the integration of Local Link with other...

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

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to increasing Local Link services in rural areas to better connect villages, towns and cities. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the 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 development of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area. The Transport Strategy for the Greater...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The technical requirements for e-scooters, set out in the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 (SI 199 of 2024), www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2024/si/199/made/en/print were determined in consultation with engineering experts in the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Department is open to engagement on the regulations and to update them, if required and appropriate. The issues...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 Apr 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: Bus Services (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The table below shows the number of privately owned buses registered on the Department of Transport's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) in 2024, including those that were imported and registered in the same year. The data is categorised by Owner Type (Company, Garage or Private), Registration Type (New or Imported), Bus Type, and the number of seats.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of integrated, accessible public transport networks and infrastructure. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators,...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The National Transport Authority does not hold data on speeding and traffic offences. Such information is captured by An Garda Síochána in the first instance and shared with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), in line with its statutory remit to collect, prepare, publish and distribute road safety statistics.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the EV charging network over the coming years. Having an effective and reliable charging network is an essential part of enabling drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles. Home charging is and will remain the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, 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 NTA has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Apr 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 (3 Apr 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: Air Services (3 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Common Travel Area allows Irish and UK citizens to travel freely between both countries without a passport. However, airlines and sea carriers are entitled to set their own policies regarding the documents they will accept as valid identification at time of boarding. Generally, the contract between the airline and customers is bound by the terms and conditions set out at the time of...