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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (11 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: Air Navigation Orders (11 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 together. The carriage of munitions of war is prohibited on any civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory or on any Irish-registered civil aircraft wherever it may be operating, unless an exemption is granted by the Minister for Transport, as stipulated in the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (11 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 UAS-specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (11 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The next contract for the provision of Coast Guard aviation services was awarded to Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of the multi-national Bristow Group. Arrangements for commencement of the new service are well underway. The transition date for the Sligo base is currently being finalised between the outgoing contractor (CHCI) and Bristow Ireland with arrangements for base handover at an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 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: Electric Vehicles (6 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. A significant challenge to EV uptake by consumers is perceptions around availability and suitability of charging...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 20 to 23, inclusive, and 38 to 41, inclusive, together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, This includes measures to address the impact of the recent storm. I have referred the Deputy's questions to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 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 provision of test centres and their locations. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. Pending this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 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: Road Network (6 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: Electric Vehicles (6 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure, including the provision of funding to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in support of public bike-sharing schemes in Galway, Limerick, Cork and Waterford. Matters related to the day-to-day operations, management and expansion of these public bike...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Artificial Intelligence (6 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: There has been no spend in the past fiscal year on Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems or AI research in my Department. A project is commencing this year with an AI proof of concept for the Coast Guard. Further use cases and additional proof of concepts may be explored in the year ahead but no specific projects have been approved nor budget allocated at this time. My Department has not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (6 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: All office and other accommodation occupied by the Department of Transport is provided by the Office of Public Works (OPW) which is responsible for the procurement of office and other accommodation required for Government Departments. My Department currently owns one vacant property, the Dun Laoghaire rocket house, which is registered as being owned by the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG). It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 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: Road Projects (6 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Shannon Crossing, Killaloe Bypass and R494 Upgrade scheme is one of a number of strategic regional and local road improvement schemes being undertaken under the National Development Plan. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy, overall funding in relation to public transport, and corporate governance of transport agencies including the NTA. The Deputy's request for the estimated full year cost to increase the number of WTE NTA employed taxi enforcement officers by 25, is an operational matter for the NTA. In light of the NTA’s responsibility in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (6 Feb 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My officials are collating the information requested and will issue it to the Deputy in the coming 10 days. With regard the Agencies, this is a matter for the Agencies themselves. I have referred this question to the agencies under my remit for further reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply within ten working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 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, 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: Driver Test (6 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, including the process of qualifying as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Feb 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. In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I am meeting the NTA...