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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including the former station referred to at Crusheen, Co. Clare, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (18 Feb 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: Driver Test (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210, 212, 213, 219, 220, 221 and 222 together. 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. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputies' questions to the RSA for direct,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (18 Feb 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 Éireann (18 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Feb 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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the number of delayed train services to and from Mallow and Kent train stations in the past twelve weeks is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including vehicle age limits for SPSVs, 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. In line with the Programme for Government...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The gender breakdown of the Secretary General, Assistant Secretary and Principal Officer grades in my Department are outlined below: Grade Male Female Secretary General 1 - Assistant Secretary 4 3 Principal Officer 18 19

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (18 Feb 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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including delivering the Connecting Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Feb 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 and neither I nor my department have the power to intervene in individual cases. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: In advance of the introduction of the 60km/hr default speed limit on rural local roads, local authorities installed approximately 35,000 poles and 65,000 signs nationally. Works were substantially complete by 7 February 2025, the date the new default speed limit took effect. However, the clear-up associated with Storm Éowyn caused some delays for some local authorities. Where there...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the operation, management and development of Dublin Airport. As part of the Infrastructure Application submitted to the planning authority to develop Dublin Airport, daa has submitted plans which include developing the bus and coach areas at Dublin Airport. As this development is a matter for the airport operator, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (18 Feb 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 Éireann (18 Feb 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 BusConnects Dublin. To date, the NTA has submitted planning applications to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) in respect of all 12 of the Core Bus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Feb 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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including through engagement with Iarnród Éireann, the proposed reopening of the footbridge mentioned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the administration of the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant scheme, 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review was undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The Review informs the development of rail on the Island of Ireland in the coming decades to 2050, in line with net zero targets in both jurisdictions. The Review’s Final Report was published on 31st July 2024. The Review sets...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Driver licensing is handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to and may not intervene in individual applications. I have referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence, are all set at EU level. Ireland may make bilateral licence exchange agreements with non-EU jurisdictions....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (18 Feb 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....