The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below.
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List of all studies, research and reports commissioned by Minister for Transport and outsourced since the formation of the Government in each year to date
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Details of the person or body to which each study, research and report was outsourced
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Total Costs for each
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Number of reports finalised and provided to Minister for Transport yet to be released and dates such reports were given to Minister.
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June 2020
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2020 – Value of Time Study
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Systra Ltd
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€87,555.62
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Provided to Minister in 2020. Not published.
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2021
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Environmental reports for the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI)
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Jacobs Engineering
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€53,356.90
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SEA Statement (2021) published online. SEA Report (2021) published online. Natura Impact Statement (2021) published online. Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Report (2021) published online.
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The Impacts of Aviation Taxation in Ireland
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Economic Social and Research Institute
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€47,405.00
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One report provided to the Minister and publicly released on 15 December 2021.
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A review of the organisational structures underpinning marine accident investigation in Ireland in the context of national, EU and international obligations
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Clinchmaritime Ltd.
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€30,048.90
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One report provided to the Minister and the report has not been published. Date report received – 20 July 2021.
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Review of Health & Safety Documentation and Risk Assessment
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Antaris Consulting Ltd.
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€11,070.00
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Report was for internal use by the Marine Survey Office.
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Five Year Assessment Report (5YAR) - Writer Support Award – Volume 4 (Realising the benefits of transition and transformation)
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TCD
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€134,914.78
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None, research ongoing.
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2022
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Health and Safety Assessment of the Wreck ‘MV Alta’
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ABL London Ltd.
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€36,285.00
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One report received internally on 30 September 2022. Published online.
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Public Consultation Summary Report for Ireland’s Road Haulage Strategy
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ARUP
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€25,000.00
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Summary Report published in July 2022.
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Environmental Reports for the National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland (NIFTI)
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Jacobs Engineering
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€18,228.70
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AA Determination Statement (2022) published online.
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A Review of Requirements and Constraints on Biofuels in Ireland Arising from RED II and National Targets
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Byrne O’CleirighMaREI (UCC)
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Nil cost to the Department of Transport. Part of the study analysis was by UCC under the DECC CAMG Framework and the study report compiled by Byrne O’Cleirigh under the existing contract with the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) concerning advice to the Minister regarding renewable transport fuel via the overall funding envelope allocated to NORA.
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One report provided to the Minister and publicly released on 7 October 2022.
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Study to Devise pathway to deliver an additional 0.9 Mt CO2 reduction in the transport sector by 2030 (CAP 2021 Action 301) (Gap-to-target)
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Jacobs EngineeringSYSTRA
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was agreed between the Department of Transport and the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to the ongoing provision of planning, analysis and modelling to support policy development to reduce transport emissions, and this research & modelling is supported via the overall funding envelope allocated to the NTA.
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The report was provided to the Minister and the Modelling Executive Summary was made publicly available on 21 December 2022.
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DRIFT-HDV: DecaRbonisation Irish HDV FleeT
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TCDMaREI (UCC)
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€89,790.00 SEAI co-fund through SEAI National Energy Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Funding Programme. 50% Co-funded*.
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None, research ongoing.
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Inclusive Sustainable Cycling (ISCycle): Inclusive E-bike Uptake and Sustainable Use
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UL
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€321,359.00 SEAI co-fund through SEAI National Energy Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Funding Programme. 50% Co-funded*.
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None, research ongoing
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TRACT: TRAnsport Behaviour Change Trials
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TCD
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€305,826.50 SEAI co-fund through SEAI National Energy Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Funding Programme. 50% Co-funded*.
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None, research ongoing.
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Transboundary Climate Risks for Island of Ireland (TCRII)
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Maynooth University
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€24,946.38 EPA Co-fund through the annual EPA Research Call. 25% co-funded*.
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None, research ongoing.
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Climate Resilient Places
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NUIG
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€49,999.33 EPA Co-fund through the annual EPA Research Call. 20% Co-funded*.
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None, research ongoing.
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Investigating the impacts of urban railway STATION hubs on AIR quality in its environs (STATION-AIR)
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TCD
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€174,469.75 EPA Co-fund through the annual EPA Research Call. 50% Co-funded*.
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None, research ongoing.
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National Sustainable Mobility Forum Facilitators ReportandNational Sustainable Mobility Forum Workshops Report 1
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Anatris Consulting Ltd.
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€4,650.00 (excl VAT)
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None.
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Just Resilience and Adaptation in Ireland: Sectors and Regions (Just Adapt)
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Economic Social and Research Institute
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€23,589.49 EPA Co-fund through the annual EPA Research Call. 25% Co-funded*.
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None, research ongoing.
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2023
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Report to establish current data availability and quality in respect of road freight (Commissioned September 2023)
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Indecon International Consulting
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€74,910.00
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Report yet to be finalised.
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Review of the Transport Management Certificate of Professional Competence Programme
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Grant Thornton Consulting
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€97,500.00 (excl VAT)
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This Review was published in June 2023.
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A review of the CycleRight Training Programme
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Steer, Davies and Gleave Ltd.
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€28,919.76
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Report received internally by Department of Transport in April 2023.
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National Cycle Network Plan
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AECOM/Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
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€600,028.00
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Report received internally by Department of Transport in May 2023. Not published to date.
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EuroVelo Monitoring
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ARUP/ Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
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€112,220.00
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Report received internally by Department of Transport in November 2022. For internal use.
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A review of the Disabled Parking Scheme 2023
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Indecon International Consultants
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€81,345.00
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Report not yet finalised. It is due to be submitted to the Department in the coming weeks.
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Long-term Attitudinal Impact Research Study on Sustainable Mobility
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Red C Research
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€275,800.00
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None. Report on first tracker survey has yet to be finalised and/or presented to the Minister.
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A Review of the form of aviation expertise utilised by EU Ministries with responsibility for civil aviation
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Aerospace Qualified Entity (AQE)
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€38,650.00
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None. Review still in progress.
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Review of the safety regulatory and infrastructural frameworks for the use of hydrogen as a transport fuel in Ireland and in Northern Ireland (Co-funded with Shared Island Fund)
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DNV
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€71,241.10 2
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The report has been finalised and is currently being prepared for presentation to the Minister with a view to publication.
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Internal Report on the Taxation ofBiofuels in Ireland
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EY
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€49,200.00
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Internal report to inform policy and is in the process of being finalised.
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ShipFUEL-ie (Developing pathways for a sustainable shipping and maritime fuel value chain in Ireland)
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MaREI (UCC)
Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG)
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€31,7360.00 SEAI co-fund through SEAI National Energy Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) Funding Programme. 50% Co-funded.
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None, research ongoing.
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Tax advisory services Report for Budget Submission - ZEVI
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EY
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€15,000.00 (excl VAT)
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Internal research only – fed into 2023 Department of Transport budget proposals submission.
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Research for EV infrastructure strategy - ZEVI
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Element Energy
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€5,000.00 (excl VAT)
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Internal research only – fed into strategy documents.
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Public and Stakeholder Consultation for EV Infrastructure Strategy - ZEVI
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KPMG
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€70,862.50 (excl VAT)
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Released via gov.ie as “Stakeholder and Public Consultation Summary Report”.
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Strategic Environmental Assessment reports for the National En-route EV Charging Network Plan producing:
A. SEA screening report
B. SEA screening scoping report
C. SEA Environmental Report for consultation
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ARUP
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€63,207.00 (Excl VAT)
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(A) Report A – Internal – fed into decision to progress to proceed to a full SEA scoping. (B) This SEA Scoping report was published for statuary consultation with statutory stakeholders. The outcome of this statutory consultation informed the SEA Environmental Report. (C) SEA Environmental Report will be published for public consultation alongside the Draft National En-route EV Charging Network Plan on 25th September 2023.
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Appropriate Assessment for ZEVI - the National En-route EV Charging Network Plan producing:
A. Appropriate Assessment
B. AA determination.
C. Natura Impact Statement
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ARUP
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€35,559.00 (Excl VAT)
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A) Internal – fed into the AA determination. (B) The AA determination will be published alongside the Draft National En-route EV Charging Network Plan on 25th September 2023. (C) The Natura Impact Statement will be published for public consultation alongside the Draft National En-route EV Charging Network Plan on 25th September 2023.
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All Island Strategic Rail Review
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ARUP
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2021: €265,4712022: €1,206,9432023: €314,380
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Released.
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*Please note, the Department of Transport is co-funding these transport relevant research topics, but as the EPA and SEAI administer the research they may be commissioned under the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications rather than the Department of Transport.
