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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The issuing and renewal of driving licences is a matter for the Road Safety Authority and I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The 'Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland' are currently being reviewed and updated to provide additional guidance to local authorities on the criteria to be considered, and the steps to be taken, when setting speed limits in urban areas. It is expected that this work will be completed in quarter two of this year and the updated 'Guidelines' issued to the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: In line with Actions 67 and 122 of Phase 1 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, the National Transport Authority (NTA) chaired a cross-agency working group to examine various approaches to expediting the timely and efficient introduction of camera based enforcement. The Working Group presented its final report to the Road Safety Partnership Board on 5 November 2023. In 2024,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: It is assumed the Deputy's question relates to Driver Testing. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the national Driver Testing service and the information requested is held by them. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Responsibilities (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for the development and implementation of Transport policy across land, air and maritime transport in Ireland. Transport policy is developed in line with the mission of my Department to deliver an accessible, efficient, safe and sustainable transport system that supports communities, households and businesses. The Deputy may wish to note that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In the new Programme for Government, Securing Ireland's Future, this Government has committed to increasing Local Link services in rural areas to better connect villages, towns and cities. Under Budget 2025, the Department of Transport secured €658.442 million of funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The current EU and national legislation governing HGV’s in Ireland is listed below. Act/EU Directive/Regulation Subject Matter Enabling Irish Legislation (including amendments) Regulations EC 1071 of 2009 1071 – Establishing common rules for the pursuit of the road transport operator occupation SI 265/2018 as amended by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (19 Mar 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 maintenance 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: Rail Network (19 Mar 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, including the DART+ Programme. My Department submitted the Preliminary Business Case for DART+ Coastal North to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I note from the Deputy's clarification that his question refers to "the functions, roles and services that were previously carried out and delivered by Civil Service or State agency workers that have been contracted out to the private sector since the implementation of the Building Momentum public service agreement", and the costs of same. I wish to confirm for the Deputy, following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy may be aware, BusConnects is a transformative programme of investment in the bus system, providing better bus services across our cities. It is the largest investment in the bus system in the history of the State. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Mar 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 including, through engagement with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ Programme. Noting the NTA's responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (19 Mar 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 Safety (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel infrastructure. The National Transport Authority (NTA) along with the relevant local authorities are responsible for the development and delivery of individual projects. As part of the allocations determination, the NTA liaises with each local authority to fully understand the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The property affairs of CIÉ are matters for the CIÉ Board in accordance with the provisions of the Transport Acts 1950 and 1964. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) is an office within the Department of Transport which coordinates and delivers measures to support the uptake of zero emission vehicles and the rollout of charge point infrastructure to accelerate progress towards Ireland’s ambitious electric vehicle targets. The Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion of the electric...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (19 Mar 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 in conjunction with the relevant transport operators....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (19 Mar 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 in conjunction with the relevant transport operators....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Data (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The table below shows the amount of motor tax collected from the 1st Jan 2019 to the 28th February 2025 broken down by county. The amounts do not include receipts for registration books, trade plates, trailer licences or refunds. - 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 CARLOW 13,661,987 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (19 Mar 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: An EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy for Dublin was published in October 2024. This publication was a joint undertaking from the county's four local authorities:Dublin City CouncilFingal County CouncilSouth Dublin County CouncilDun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council> Dublin is one of the local authorities that have already completed their strategies, while others are in progress. It is...