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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (25 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of both the recreational and commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS - drones) is provided for under European Union regulations that are directly applicable in Ireland. The primary regulations that govern the use drones are made under Regulation EU 2018/1139 on common rules in the field of civil aviation (known as the Basic Regulation). There are two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (25 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the independent body responsible for the oversight and regulation of Irish civil aviation. As the civil aviation regulator, the IAA has regular engagement with the entities that it regulates, including drone delivery service providers. The Department of Transport is responsible for overall national civil aviation policy matters in the State. In the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (25 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: Driver Test (25 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. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (25 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. DART+ Coastal North, includes works on Howth...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (25 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Consequently, as Minister, I have no function in respect of operational matters. I have referred part of the question regarding vehicle re-testing to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (27 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested is not held by my Department. While I am aware that materials processed under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) are sent to licensed facilities in Ireland, the UK or Europe for recycling, I have no function in this matter. The collection, processing and collection of DRS materials is an operational matter for Re-turn, the DRS operator.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Warmer Homes Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and warmth of homes owned by people in energy poverty by providing fully-funded retrofits. The scheme is operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department and is funded through the carbon tax receipts and the European Regional Development Fund. In 2024, over 7,740 homes were upgraded under...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (27 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Warmer Homes Scheme aims to improve the energy efficiency and warmth of homes owned by people in energy poverty by providing fully-funded retrofits. The scheme is operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) on behalf of my Department and is funded through the carbon tax receipts and the European Regional Development Fund. Last year saw a record spend of almost...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (27 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Charges, including weight limits, applied by waste collection companies are matters for those companies and their customers, subject to compliance with all applicable environmental and other relevant legislation, including contract, competition and consumer legislation. I have no role as Minister in relation to pricing in a competitive market. Waste Management is a statutory executive...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (27 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Department has engaged with relevant public bodies and representative organisations with respect to the waste disposal costs for incontinence wear. The National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) has commissioned an ongoing study on incentivised charging structures in the waste collection market. This study will also consider mechanisms for supports in relation to households...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (27 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The disabled parking permit (also known as the European parking card or disabled parking badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. My Department has no role in the day-to-day administration of the scheme or in processing applications and I can neither intervene...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Rail (27 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 Irish Rail in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174, 175 and 192 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 as well as the recruitment and deployment of driver testers. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (27 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015, the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Therefore, matters relating to the day to day operations regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 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: Public Transport (27 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Speed Cameras (27 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, operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...