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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Network (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Since 2020, my Department has allocated approximately €2.7 billion in capital and current funding for the construction of new national roads, and the protection and renewal of the existing network. The allocations for national roads for 2025 are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Bus Éireann (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Officials from my Department, the Department of Education and Bus Éireann have been engaging for some time on this issue. As the Deputy will be aware, the new Programme for Government commits to the carrying out of an independent assessment on the feasibility of removing this rule. I will be discussing with the Minister for Education and Bus Éireann how best to fulfil this...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Taxi Licences (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry 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 am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector. As set out in section 6 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Projects (5 Feb 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 Defence: Rail Network (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy will be aware, MetroLink will be a fully segregated and mostly underground new railway line between Swords and Dublin City Centre, the first of its kind in Ireland. It is a key project under the National Development Plan 2021-30. MetroLink will be able to carry a peak capacity of 20,000 passengers per hour per direction in the future. A significant milestone in the progression...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Rail Network (5 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 (GDA), including light rail. The Luas Finglas project is part of four proposed Luas network extensions identified...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Network (5 Feb 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 Defence: Taxi Licences (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, 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. Currently, the NTA issues local area hackney (LAH) licences where applicants can show...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Rail Network (5 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....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Licences (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The provision of driving licences in Ireland is governed by a framework of EU legislation. The Driving Licence Directive establishes uniform driver training, testing and licensing standards across Europe, allowing member states to recognise all driving licences issued within the EU without compromising road safety. In line with the current Directive, a physical driving licence is required in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Transport Authority (5 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, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Projects (5 Feb 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 Defence: Road Projects (5 Feb 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 Defence: Driver Test (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175, 176, 181 and 197 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Electric Vehicles (5 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. A range of new charging infrastructure schemes are being developed which will help provide another critical link in the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: National Transport Authority (5 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, 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 am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry. As set...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Transport Policy (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme is a key project in the National Development Plan 2021-2030 and the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040. The Programme is being delivered on a phased basis and will provide a more efficient and decarbonised transport service for the area to help facilitate population and economic growth over the coming decades. ...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Taxi Regulations (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Deputy will be aware that the Programme for Government 2025 commits to 'extend the ten-year vehicle limit for taxis registered in 2015, offering another year of service' and I will engage with my Department to consider how best to take that commitment forward. The background to this issue is that the National Transport Authority (NTA) as the statutory, independent, regulator made...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Road Projects (5 Feb 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 Defence: Rail Network (5 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 the DART+ Programme and its constituent projects. As part of the DART+ Programme, the DART+ West project...