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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The final auction timetable for the fifth onshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS 5) auction was published by the auction operator, EirGrid, on 7 May. As per the published timetable, the RESS 5 auction is due to take place in early September. The RESS 5 Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) have also been published, Section 5.2.3 of which provides for indexation for successful RESS 5...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I refer the Deputy to the responses provided to his Parliamentary Questions Nos. 17833/25 and 17705/25 last month. As stated previously, State Aid approval for the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) was granted in 2020 for a period of five years up to the end of 2025. Officials from my Department are currently engaging with counterparts in the Directorate-General for Competition of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Developing a private wires policy is a priority for this Government and an action was included in the Programme for Government to expedite the delivery of this policy. Having received Government approval on 4 July last year, my Department published a set of guiding principles for the development of a policy on private wires. Alongside the guiding principles, a summary report of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Equipment (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: For operational and security reasons, my Department cannot disclose details of its systems and infrastructure.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Equipment (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: For operational and security reasons, my Department cannot disclose details of its systems and infrastructure.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Equipment (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: For operational and security reasons, my Department cannot disclose details of its systems and infrastructure.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: For operational and security reasons, my Department cannot disclose further details of its systems and infrastructure.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 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. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 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. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 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 questions raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Irish Rail for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 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 questions raised by the Deputy are an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Irish Rail for direct response. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 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. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 May 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 Staff (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: In accordance with the Civil Service Blended Working Framework, published on 31st March 2022, my Department has published its own Blended Working Policy. My Department facilitates flexible blended working arrangements for all eligible staff members, on a pattern of up to a maximum of two days over a fortnight period on a two days / three days alternating pattern for office attendance as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 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 planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including MetroLink. The Preliminary Business Case for MetroLink included a range of potential capital costs from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Equipment (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The table below provides the version of software programmes for the details supplied. Microsoft Item Version Windows (Laptops, tablets and desktops) Windows 10 Windows (Servers) Windows Server 2016 & 2019 Excel Microsoft Excel for Microsoft 365 MSO Word Microsoft...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Equipment (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department uses Microsoft Teams. The Department's use of Microsoft Teams is part of the Managed Desktop service provided to the Department of Transport by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Equipment (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I'm unable to disclose our specific cloud service providers as this information could expose our critical systems to targeted attacks. We utilise cloud services that comply with government security standards to support our operations while maintaining robust security controls.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Equipment (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department does not use the software programme specified in the details supplied.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (22 May 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The table shows the commercial internet service providers my Department uses together with the annual payment for 2024. The Department's main internet services are through the Government network. Service Provider Payment in 2024 Virgin Media 1Gb €1,402.20 3 Ireland’s 5g €600 Eir ...