Barry Heneghan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 179 and 180 of 23 September 2025, the body or organisation responsible for delivering the improved sharing of parking data on a single national data platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67602/25]

Barry Heneghan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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107. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the expected timeline for the completion of the work underway to improve the sharing of parking data on a single data platform, including what specific types of parking information and services will be included on this platform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67603/25]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together.

As part of the Directive for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), a dedicated National Platform is being developed. It is envisaged that such a system will allow for enhanced services to road and transport users including the provision of national parking platforms. The implementation of this platform will be a key enabler to support the development of a range of ITS services in the coming years. As part of the current implementation phase of the Directive organisational arrangements to support effective implementation are being developed.

The Intelligent Transport Systems Directive (Directive 2010/40/EU, as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/2661) of the European Union establishes a framework for the coordinated deployment and use of intelligent transport systems (ITS) across the EU to improve road safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The Directive requires EU Member States to work toward common specifications and standards for various ITS applications and services to ensure they are compatible and interoperable across national borders. This coordination seeks to create a single, seamless European transport area.