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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 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 Defence: Dublin Bus (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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Dublin, and for decisions in relation to these services...

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

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186, 187 and 192 together. In line with the new Programme for Government, I am keen to make progress on shared mobility, and to deliver key actions in this area under the Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP) as well as the two most recent Climate Action Plans (CAPs). Work to support those actions, which includes the development of shared mobility hubs, is...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The current Action Plan under the Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP) covers the period 2022-2025. The SMP, which was launched in April 2022, established a framework for supporting and promoting greater levels of walking, cycling and public transport use across Ireland up to 2030. As the current Action Plan expires at the end of 2025, it is intended to prepare a successor plan for the...

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

Darragh O'Brien: My Department is committed to supporting the expansion of shared mobility options through the advancement of commitments in the Sustainable Mobility Policy (SMP), and both the 2023 and 2024 Climate Action Plans (CAPs). Currently, the Department is supporting the development of a pilot Mobility Hubs initiative, to be funded – subject to approval - through the Climate Action Fund....

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. While over 80% of EV charging is expected to happen at home, which will address most users charging needs, there is an...

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. While over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home, there is an absolute need for a seamless public charging...

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

Darragh O'Brien: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing Service, including the developing of test routes. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Driver Test (5 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. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply in relation to this case. Please contact my private office if a response...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Navigation Orders (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My officials have been undertaking a detailed examination of the allegations made concerning contraventions of Irish legislation relating to the carriage of munitions of war in Irish sovereign airspace. This work is continuing and consideration will be given to appropriate next steps.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Responsibilities (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to advise the Deputy that it is my intention to publish the Ministerial brief provided to me as Minister for Transport, and the Ministers of State, shortly. This brief will be redacted in line with the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and will be made available on my Department's website:

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: Public Transport (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 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 Defence: Road Network (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: 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. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred...

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

Darragh O'Brien: 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. Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred...

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: Public Transport (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 issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Dublin Bus. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Coast Guard Service (5 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Irish Coast Guard As an island nation Ireland has an international obligation to provide a search and rescue (SAR) response in support of those in difficulty around our coast and in coastal waters. The Department of Transport through the Irish Coast Guard is responsible for provision and management of the service. Coast Guard Units are tasked to respond to incidents through the Marine...

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

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ Programme and the purchase of rolling stock. Approval by Government in December 2021 permitted the purchase of 95 DART carriages from Alstom, to start entering into...

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

Darragh O'Brien: My Department and I are committed to facilitating commercial state ports under the Department’s remit as positive contributors to the offshore renewable energy (ORE) industry, to support Ireland in meeting its ambitious offshore wind energy targets. Supporting the development of port infrastructure is a core objective of the National Offshore Wind Delivery Taskforce and my Department...