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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Data (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, I am a prescribed body under the Planning and Development Acts to be notified of the application for the proposed development by An Coimisiún Pleanála. I was notified on 26 September 2025 by MKO on behalf of their client, Neoen Renewables Ireland Ltd., that an application would be made to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Vacant Properties (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department does not own any vacant buildings in Dublin 2, 4, 6 or 6w. The Department occupies a single building in Dublin 4, which serves as the Department's headquarters. This premises is owned by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The information sought in the Question is an operational matter for each of the State bodies concerned and, as such, it is not information held by my...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: All 31 local authorities adopted Local Authority Climate Action Plans (LA CAPs) by Q1 2024, as required under the Climate Act 2021. In 2022, my Department approved a funding proposal to allocate resources to local authorities to develop and implement their LA CAPs over three phases:Phase 1: Establish the Evidence Base, Resource Requirements, Delivery of the National Climate Action Plan 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social Climate Plan (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: There is currently no proposal from the European Commission to simplify the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) or the Social Climate Fund. Any legislative proposal from the Commission will be considered carefully by both the European Council and the European Parliament. Ireland fully supports the ETS2 and the Social Climate Fund as legislated for.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Reports (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The information requested is currently being compiled by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Inquiries (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Regulation of retail energy markets is solely a matter for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) since the enactment of the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, and subsequent legislation. The CRU is an independent regulator, accountable to a Committee of the Oireachtas and not to me as Minister. However, officials from my Department correspond with the CRU on an ongoing basis to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Corps (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme. DART+ Coastal North will extend DART overhead electrified wires to Drogheda and will significantly increase the peak hour...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (21 Oct 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 (21 Oct 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: Bus Services (21 Oct 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. Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including route 51, is a commercial bus service and responsibility for the operation of the service is a matter for the company. I have, therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: From the outset I would like to clarify that I, as Minister for Transport, have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As a commercial semi-state body, Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) are responsible for the provision of pension schemes for their employees. Regarding the recent engagement between CIÉ and the Trade Union Group (TUG)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law – the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply – and the standards for testing drivers are set at EU level. Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2026 (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to reassure the Deputy that improving the accessibility, reliability, and affordability of public transport, while ensuring the system remains well-funded and responsive to passenger needs, is a core priority under the Programme for Government. The National Transport Authority (NTA) plays a central role in achieving this, as they have statutory responsibility for securing the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Budget 2026 (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I wish to reassure the Deputy that improving the accessibility, reliability, and affordability of public transport, while ensuring the system remains well-funded and responsive to passenger needs, is a core priority under the Programme for Government. The National Transport Authority (NTA) plays a central role in achieving this, as they have statutory responsibility for securing the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Oct 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: Departmental Contracts (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: My Department does not conduct the tendering process for public infrastructure projects. Rather, this is a matter for the relevant state body/agency under the aegis of my Department. I have referred the Deputy’s question to the state bodies concerned. Please notify my office if you have not received a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Rail (21 Oct 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 Irish Rail, I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Inquiries (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: There were no WTE senior application specialists at the grade of Higher Executive Officer level working within my Department in 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025. My Department is currently running a direct competition to hire one ICT Senior Application Specialist – Higher Executive Officer.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Oct 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: Departmental Data (21 Oct 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: From the outset I would like to clarify that I, as Minister for Transport, have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As a commercial semi-state body, Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) are responsible for the provision of pension schemes for their employees. Regarding the recent engagement between CIÉ and the Trade Union Group (TUG)...