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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: We do, regularly.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: There is actually a programme. I will ask the officials here to circulate details of this to the committee. There is a programme specifically on road safety interventions. Some of that is based on the collision data or other concerns that are flagged to them. A team of engineers is working on that and we will provide the committee with further information. I agree that it is another...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Deputy Kenny raised the issue of people driving in excess of the speed limit. If we take a local rural road that has speed limit currently of 80 km/h and there is a pedestrian or cyclist on that particular road, even if a driver is within the speed limit it is completely inappropriate for that road as it is currently engineered. This is where a lot of the issues and the deaths are...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for tabling the amendment. We are talking about people who drive or attempt to drive when they are knowingly medically unfit to drive. This is a serious matter and, unlike most penalty point offences, is not a fixed-charge offence. Incidentally, this provision is included under section 48 of the 1961 Act. The reference to the 2010 Act in the Deputy's amendment relates...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: What we have tried to do in this context is ensure the offence be something that goes directly to court. We are reforming the penalty points system through the other amendments I referenced, but the proposal as the Deputy outlined it would defeat the original Schedule. Obviously, that would not work. That is the position.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 6: In page 9, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 3 of Act of 1961 13. Section 3(1) of the Act of 1961 is amended by the insertion of the following definition: “ ‘powered personal transporter’ means a vehicle— (a) designed and constructed for the carriage of a single person, but not designed or...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 7: In page 9, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 38 of Act of 1961 14. Section 38 of the Act of 1961 is amended by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (7): “(7A) Subsections (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) shall not apply in relation to a mechanically propelled vehicle that is a bicycle or tricycle...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 8: In page 9, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 40 of Act of 1961 15. Section 40 of the Act of 1961 is amended by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (9): “(9A) This section does not apply in relation to a mechanically propelled vehicle referred to in section 38(7A).”.”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 9: In page 9, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 41 of Act of 1961 16. Section 41 of the Act of 1961 is amended by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (2): “(3) This section does not apply in relation to a mechanically propelled vehicle referred to in section 38(7A).”.”.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Committee Stage (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 10: In page 10, after line 24, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 16 of Act of 2023 15. Section 16 of the Act of 2023 is amended— (a) by the substitution of “Section 3(1)” for “Section 3”, and (b) by the deletion of paragraphs (e) and (g).”.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the provision of new test centres, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response with the information requested has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: 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 that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA 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: Vehicle Registration Tax (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Irish motor tax does not apply to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions. It applies to vehicles registered in Ireland and using the public roads. The Revenue Commissioners is responsible for the registration of vehicles in Ireland, including the re-registration of vehicles registered in other jurisdictions and imported into the State by individuals resident in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the issuing of pilot licences. My Department contacted the IAA to get the current position in relation to timelines for the issuing of pilot licences. I understand that the IAA process over 350 pilot licence applications per week. The issuing or updating of a licence requires...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Strips Usage (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the operation, management and development of Dublin Airport. Accordingly, as the issue raised by the deputy is an operational one, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and ensuring consistent testing standards nationally. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed 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: Driver Test (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: 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 that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. Regarding driver testing delays more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: 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 that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA 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: Tax Code (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The first motor tax on a commercial vehicle can only be paid at the vehicle owner's local Motor Tax Office, run by the local authorities. This is in order to verify that the vehicle and owner are eligible for commercial motor tax. Motor tax is based on the construction and use of a vehicle. In order to qualify for the commercial rate of motor tax, a vehicle must be constructed or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: 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 that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. Regarding driver testing...