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

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including SPSV licensing, is a matter for the independent regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Act 2013-2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector. Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (25 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. The NTA has also developed the Cycle Design Manual to provide...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The fee for a duplicate driving licence is 35 Euros. This fee is set out in the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Fees) Regulations 2024 (SI 673 of 2024). It is not proposed to change the fee for a duplicate driving licence. There already exists the concession whereby drivers aged 70 years and over do not have to pay for the renewal of their licence.

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

Darragh O'Brien: Please see table below setting out the actual capital budget spent for the Department of Transport in 2024 and the associated percentage of the allocation for that year. Allocation for 2024 Expenditure % Spent 2,679,450,000 2,549,355,000 95% In addition €115,253,000m has been carried forward into 2025. When added to...

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

Darragh O'Brien: I am scheduled to have an introductory meeting with the CEO of Dublin Bus on the 5th of March 2025. I intend to meet with the Chairpersons and CEOs of CIÉ and its subsidiaries on a regular basis during my tenure as Minister, or as the need arises. In addition to these meetings, my Department has regular engagement with the CIÉ Group companies at all levels, including at CEO...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (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: Coast Guard Service (25 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division within the Department of Transport, has 44 Volunteer Units based around the coast of Ireland. The Coast Guard building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities for volunteers, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of my Department. Construction of a new Coast Guard Station in Westport, Co. Mayo commenced in...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils’ own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the Local Authority. ...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local authority....

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

Darragh O'Brien: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for the local authority. As...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The Deputy may be aware that the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042 is the statutory transport strategy for the region and sets out a range of ambitious proposals for delivery over the period to 2042. In relation to metro, and as outlined in the Strategy, the analysis conducted concluded that a metro line from Swords to Dublin City Centre via Dublin Airport would be 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 is responsible for the licensing of public bus passenger...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below. 2023 External Legal Consultation General Nature of Engagement Report/Recommendations Cost Philip Lee LLP Advice on Zero-Emissions Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) sports club scheme Nil €5,535.00 Eversheds Sutherland LLP Legal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (25 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (25 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Ireland and India signed a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) in 1991. This provides the legal framework for scheduled services to operate between both countries should an air operator wish to begin services. Ultimately, the operation of any scheduled air service is a commercial decision for airlines, in consultation with airports and other market actors, based on the commercial...

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

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 259 and 260 together. The information requested by the Deputy is being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days, in line with the Standing Orders. I have referred the Deputy's question regarding the final cost of public procurement tenders where the agencies under the aegis of my Department acted as the contracting authority...

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

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters of public transport operators, including those related to the operation of commercial bus services, their fare structures, or the acceptance of free travel passes. Further, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has no direct...

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

Darragh O'Brien: The increase in bioethanol in petrol to E10 by 2025 is one of several transport sector measures towards achievement of 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, as set out in the Climate Action Plan, alongside measures for increasing sustainable mobility, public and active travel, and electrification of road transport. The move to E10 was supported by Ministerial Regulations in 2023...