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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: This Government is firmly committed to improving public transport across the country and that commitment is demonstrated through the significant investment that has been made in both services and infrastructure in recent years. As the Deputy will be aware, the key objectives for Local Link include continuing to address rural social exclusion and the integration of Local Link with other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Apr 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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Apr 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 development of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area. The Transport Strategy for the Greater...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The technical requirements for e-scooters, set out in the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 (SI 199 of 2024), www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2024/si/199/made/en/print were determined in consultation with engineering experts in the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Department is open to engagement on the regulations and to update them, if required and appropriate. The issues...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 Apr 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 (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The table below shows the number of privately owned buses registered on the Department of Transport's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) in 2024, including those that were imported and registered in the same year. The data is categorised by Owner Type (Company, Garage or Private), Registration Type (New or Imported), Bus Type, and the number of seats.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of integrated, accessible public transport networks and infrastructure. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The National Transport Authority does not hold data on speeding and traffic offences. Such information is captured by An Garda Síochána in the first instance and shared with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), in line with its statutory remit to collect, prepare, publish and distribute road safety statistics.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (8 Apr 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. Home charging is and will remain the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (8 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector, including the administration of the wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) grant is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector. The NTA has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Apr 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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (3 Apr 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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (3 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: The Common Travel Area allows Irish and UK citizens to travel freely between both countries without a passport. However, airlines and sea carriers are entitled to set their own policies regarding the documents they will accept as valid identification at time of boarding. Generally, the contract between the airline and customers is bound by the terms and conditions set out at the time of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (3 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: I can assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to working with all stakeholders to see the Waterford Airport project to lengthen and widen the runway progress. As previously advised, my Department has concluded its initial assessment of Waterford Airport’s development proposal in line with the requirements under my Department’s Transport Appraisal Framework. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (3 Apr 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: Departmental Budgets (3 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Deputy, Please see breakdown of capital carryover from 2015 to date. Year Capital Allocation Amount Carried into €m's Proportion % Amount Carried out €m's Proportion % 2015 937,808 29106 3.1 16100 1.7 2016 1,074,951 16100 1.5 10969 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (3 Apr 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 issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (3 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports. As such, matters in relation to staffing are a matter for daa. I have therefore forwarded your question to daa for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (2 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach agus déanaim comhghairdeas léi as ucht a poist nua. Go n-éirí an t-ádh léi. I thank the Senators and it is a pleasure to be here this evening on Committee Stage of this Bill. The reason this Bill is on Committee Stage is that, as the Senators who sponsored the Bill will know, the timed amendment has elapsed and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Meetings (2 Apr 2025)

Darragh O'Brien: Since taking office I have attended one Ministerial Management Board meeting on 3 March 2025. The attendees are listed in the table below. Outside of formal Ministerial Management Board meetings, I regularly meet officials from my Department on specific matters as required. Darragh O'Brien TD Minister of the Environment, Climate and Communications Alan...