Results 941-960 of 28,135 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The maintenance, renewal and operation of the rail network and stations on the network, including the proposed station referred to, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance. Noting IÉ's responsibility in relation to the rail network and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and funding in relation to 'open' public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, who have responsibility for day to day operational issues, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (29 Jul 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: Departmental Legal Services (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department, when required, engages the services of the Chief State Solicitor's Office, the Attorney General's Office and the State Claims Agency in relation the provision of legal advice and representation in litigation. Where officials of my Department engage external legal services these procurements are conducted in compliance with applicable procurement Regulations, national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Cases (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: There have been no audits or reviews conducted on legal fee spend in my Department in the past five years.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Services (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: In accordance with Public Financial Procedures, Accounting Officers are required to sign a “Statement of Internal Financial Control” and to forward it to the Comptroller and Auditor General alongside the Appropriation Account. Each Head of Function in my Department has the responsibility to ensure that the budget allocation to their Division is spent and recorded in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Following drone incidents that caused disruption at Dublin airport in early 2023, daa put in place a range of additional measures to counter illegal drone use. This includes a re-examination and updating of its standard operating procedures when drones are detected, an upgrade to its drone detection systems, a review of the safety critical area at the airport and the deployment of counter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Please see below table showing the amount spent on interpretation services over the past ten years for the Department of Transport totalling to €6,571. Year Geographical Area Service Language Amount€ 2016 Dublin Interpreters Irish Sign Language 181.50 2016 Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (29 Jul 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Electrification will play a significant role in the decarbonisation of the transport sector with electric vehicles expected to provide the largest share of emission abatement in the short to medium term. In addition to the eSPSV Grant Scheme for taxis, hackneys and limousines, and the ZEHDV Grant Scheme to assist companies and enterprises who wish to buy zero emission HDVs, Zero Emission...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (29 Jul 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Ireland has committed to transitioning to a low carbon economy by 2050 and decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles will be key to achieving this objective within the transport sector. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jul 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 a 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 receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (29 Jul 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: Bus Services (29 Jul 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 Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Jul 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: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Jul 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: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (29 Jul 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 (29 Jul 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 Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Jul 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: Dublin Airport Authority (29 Jul 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...