Results 41-60 of 28,085 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (14 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250 and 252 together. 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (14 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 253 together. 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (14 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Aviation security is highly regulated at international, European and national levels and all regulated entities, including airport operators, are required to have processes in place for various scenarios, including an evacuation. Airport operators and other aviation stakeholders, including An Garda Síochána, prioritise the safety and security of passengers and staff as these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Oct 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: Bus Éireann (14 Oct 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 provisions of bus stops/shelters. There is a commitment under the Programme for Government to ensure that public transport operators...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (14 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259, 260, 261 and 262 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Oct 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 development of public transport infrastructure, including ticketing and technology projects. The NTA's Next Generation Ticketing project will provide a transformative upgrade to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Oct 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 (14 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister or Transport I can assure you that my Department is actively progressing the legislative proposals required to deliver on the Government’s commitment to establish a Transport Security Force and is working closely with the NTA in this regard. This work involves careful and informed consideration of the most appropriate model for the force, with all key stakeholders fully...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (14 Oct 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 Dublin Bus. 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: Departmental Contracts (14 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I would like to inform the Deputy that the September 2025 report for this Department has been published in accordance with the current relevant requirements. Departmental Purchase Orders greater than €20,000 www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/organisation-informati on/departmental-purchase-orders-greater-than-20000/#2025

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Circulars (14 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Contracting authorities under the aegis of my Department are advised that Circular 05/2023 Initiatives to assist SMEs in Public Procurement applies to them. The specific information sought in the Deputy's Question relates to the operational practices of each State body and is not required to be held centrally by the Department. I have referred the Deputy's question to the relevant State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (14 Oct 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: Aviation Industry (14 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277, 278 and 279 together. Bilateral air services agreements provide the legal framework for scheduled air services to operate between Ireland and third countries. Ireland is party to a number of such agreements. Similarly, Ireland is party to a number of comprehensive air transport agreements that have been concluded between the EU and its Member States...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Student Travel Card (14 Oct 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 (14 Oct 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 (14 Oct 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: National Transport Authority (14 Oct 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)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (14 Oct 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)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (14 Oct 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)...