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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 107 together. My Department is at the initial stages of SAF policy development and is working on a national Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap. While the European Regulation known as ReFuel EU Aviation has direct effect in Ireland, no additional formal policy proposals in relation to the deployment of SAF, or more specifically aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (8 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I wish to thank the Deputy for his question. I can confirm that my Department has received the 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements for daa.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (8 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 1997 (as amended) allow that, where a regulatory stop line is provided at a signal-controlled junction which is approached by a cycle track, a second stop line may be provided ahead of, and parallel to, the first. This advanced stop line is to assist cyclists in establishing their position ahead of other traffic, for safer onward manoeuvres. A driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (8 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (as amended) provide that, where traffic sign number RUS 015 is erected at the entrance to a road, a driver of a vehicle exceeding the gross design weight specified on that sign shall not proceed on that road. As Minister for Transport, I have no role in the practical implementation of road weight restrictions, as decisions on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Licences (8 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I can confirm that an application for the seafarer is question has been received by the Department and is currently being processed. Upon assessment of the documents and information provided a decision on the application will be issued to the seafarer.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Middle East (8 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) requires that every state shall effectively exercise its jurisdiction and control in administrative, technical and social matters over ships flying its state flag. In particular, each state shall maintain a register of its ships and assume jurisdiction over its internal law on-board ships flying its flag. In this regard, every...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (2 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: This question concerns enforcement of road transport (haulage) legislation, which is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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: Driver Licences (2 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: A Public Services Card (PSC) is not compulsory to renew a driving licence, except when someone wishes to renew their driving licence online. In that case, the PSC serves as verified authenticated online identification. If an applicant renews their driving licence in person, a PSC is not required as other forms of identification are accepted.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (1 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Section 12 of the Roads Act 1920 provides for the making of regulations requiring any person buying, selling, or otherwise acquiring or disposing of a vehicle to furnish such particulars as may be prescribed. Section 13 of the Act, as amended, provides that, if a person required by virtue of the Act to furnish particulars in connection with a change of registration of any vehicle, furnishes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (1 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: The use of LED and HID headlights in vehicles across the EU?is regulated by the European type-approval system. This system establishes the technical and safety standards required to place a vehicle or a vehicle component on the market and enter it into service within any EU Member State. In order to acquire type-approval, the headlight components and technology must meet specific safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (1 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: As part of the Government's response to the ongoing worrying trend of rising road fatalities and serious injuries, the Road Traffic Act 2024 was brought forward to address key driver behaviours. The Act introduces penalty point reform, mandatory drug testing at the scene of serious collisions, and reduces default speed limits as recommended by the Speed Limit Review. This will involve...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commissioners of Irish Lights (30 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184, 185 and 186 together. The Commissioners of Irish Lights, which is under the aegis of my department, has statutory responsibility for the maintenance of lighthouses around the coast of Ireland. In view of this, I have referred your questions to it for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (30 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Imported vehicles which have been registered previously in another jurisdiction and imported into Ireland are registered with and pay VRT to the Revenue Commissioners. The Minister for Finance can outline the numbers of Ukrainian vehicles that have re-registered in Ireland in this way since 2022. Once an imported vehicle is re-registered in Ireland it is immediately treated the same way...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (30 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together. In 2023 and to date in 2024, no applications have been received or exemptions granted, to permit the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft flying to a point in Israel. My Department requires that each application made for an exemption under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (30 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Gardaí conduct investigations into road traffic collisions and produce detailed collision reports. These reports provide information on the causes of collisions, which in turn indicates the responses needed to minimise and prevent similar incidents in the future. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) receives this data from the Gardaí. The RSA is responsible for providing a range...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (30 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The table below details the number of court disqualifications notified to the Department in 2022 & 2023 and the details of those licences that were surrendered. A notification of disqualification is issued by the Courts Service for drivers convicted of a court disqualification, the notification includes the requirement to surrender the driving licence or learner permit to the NDLS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driver Testing Service. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of driver testing. This includes special accommodations. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (23 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of vessels in Ireland requires compliance with a range of maritime safety and pollution prevention requirements as well as crew welfare and crew qualifications. The carriage of passengers on a vessel in Ireland requires the highest levels of maritime safety to ensure the safety of the travelling public. The purchase of a vessel is a private commercial transaction for an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Apr 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 the driver...