Results 221-240 of 26,565 for speaker:Darragh O'Brien

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus (24 Jun 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. Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) is responsible for managing the advertising of its operating subsidiaries: Bus Átha Cliath, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann. Therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (24 Jun 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 newly revised Cycle Design Manual (CDM), previously the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I welcome the publication of the Climate Change Advisory Council’s 2025 annual sectoral review of the transport sector and my Department will be reviewing its recommendations as we update our approach to next iteration of the Climate Action Plan. While there has been an unprecedented level of investment in sustainable transport and EV supports over recent years, I fully agree with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Government is fully committed to supporting the transition to zero-emission transport and the ambitious target to have 30% of private car fleet switched to electric by 2030. Over €100m has been allocated in 2025 to support the continued transition to electric vehicles which includes funding for EV grants and EV charging infrastructure. There is a suite of incentives in place...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and funding in relation to 'open' public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, who have responsibility for day to day operational issues, to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, air transport and roads. The recent briefing note of the Northern & Western Regional Assembly: Regional Infrastructure Priorities for the Northern and Western Region, June 2025 is wide ranging in terms of policy scope and includes some projects outside of my remit. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority and Exchequer funding is intended to supplement local authorities’ own resources. On 14th February 2025 I announced an Exchequer investment of €713 million in our regional and local roads across the State which represents an overall increase of over 8% in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Jun 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the EV charging network over the coming years. While over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home, there is a vital need for a seamless public charging network that will provide for situations or instances where home charging is not possible. To date this has been led by private sector...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops/shelters nationally. There is a commitment under the Programme for Government to ensure that public transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Jun 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. As the Deputy may be aware, the development of a Luas red line extension to serve...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: There are four main programmes supported by my Department which provide funding to local authorities - Active Travel: my Department funds the National Transport Authority (NTA) which in turn allocates funding to individual local authorities. Details of those allocations are published by the NTA: www.nationaltransport.ie/planning-and-investment/transport-i...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 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 the provision of bus shelters and bus stops. There is a commitment under the Programme for Government to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My most recent meeting with the CEO of Iarnród Éireann took place on the 12th of February 2025. While I currently have no meetings scheduled with him in the immediate term, I look forward to meeting with him in the future.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (24 Jun 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: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I can confirm that my department has received a submission from Mobility Partnership Ireland (MPI) containing their proposals for Budget 2026, and that representatives from the Department will meet with MPI to discuss these proposals in more detail in the coming days. The Department is currently considering this submission, along with others received, and these will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Every year, as part of the budgetary cycle, my Department and the Department of Finance engage on a range of possible changes to the tax code, including changes that might encourage people to travel more sustainably. Specific tax incentives are now in place to support cycling, encourage the use of public transport and support the transition to EVs. My Department is continuously exploring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Government is committed to increasing the uptake of EVs as evidenced in the ambitious targets set in the Climate Action Plan. Over €100m has been allocated in 2025 to support the continued transition to electric vehicles which includes funding for EV grants and EV charging infrastructure. There is a suite of incentives in place from ZEVI, and where applicable with support from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (24 Jun 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The 2025 Electric Small Public Service Vehicle (eSPSV25) Grant Scheme will re-open on Monday 23rd June. Since its inception in 2018, the eSPSV Grant Scheme has facilitated over 3,200 SPSV operators to make the switch to electric vehicles, contributing significantly to Ireland's climate goals. The scheme was initially launched in February with a €12.5 million budget. It received a...