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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, I have referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. On the broader issue of driver testing delays, the service has been under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Speed limits are set through a combination of default speed limits and ‘special' speed limits, as defined in the Guidelines for Managing Speed Limits in Ireland. The Guidelines provide advice to local authorities in the setting of speed limits having regard to matters such as road safety and road conditions. Exceptions to the defaults are permitted in the guidelines to aid and empower...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Exemptions from the prohibition of the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft are granted pursuant to Article 5 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989. Applications are made by individual air operators (not States), with determinations made on a case-by-case basis and subject to a consultation process with the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The remit of the Department of Transport in respect of disabled parking is strictly limited to drafting of legislation underpinning the Disabled Parking Scheme, encompassing such aspects as eligibility for a disabled parking permit and the nomination of specific bodies responsible for issuing permits. The provision and physical location of disabled parking bays on public roads is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, neither I nor my officials have the power to directly intervene with regard to driving test routes. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply and a more detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including holding the detailed statistics sought. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Nov 2023)

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 test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department hold information on, or have the have the power to intervene in, individual cases. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. As the Deputy may be aware, collision data are compiled by An Garda Síochána (AGS) in the first instance. AGS publish fatality statistics on a daily basis and other roads policing statistics on a regular basis, which can be accessed at: garda.ie/en/roads-policing/statistics/. With regard to reporting on collisions more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Regulations (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I understand that the Deputy's query is in relation to regulations for the use of e-scooters on public roads. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023, which has been signed into law, will amend the Road Traffic Act 1961 by introducing a new vehicle class, powered personal transporters (PPTs), which will not be subject to tax, registration, licensing and motor insurance requirements. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority and I have referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I welcome the opportunity to address the Dáil and update Members on road safety and the current progress against actions within the Government's road safety strategy 2021-23. The safety of all road users is the first priority for my Department. Travel and transportation is an essential component of social and economic life in this country and needs to be available, accessible and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (26 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, it is expressly prohibited for civil aircraft to carry munitions of war in Irish sovereign territory, without being granted an exemption to do so by the Minister for Transport. My department operates a robust system, in consultation with other Government Departments, whereby...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (26 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The rates of motor tax for goods vehicles apply to vehicles which are '...constructed or adapted for use and used for the conveyance of goods, or burden of any other description, in the course of trade or business...'. In order to verify that a vehicle meets these criteria, the first taxing of a goods vehicle by a vehicle owner must be done at the owner's local motor tax office. Article 3 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (26 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport. Accordingly, 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: Legislative Process (25 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Programme for Government commits to enhancing the powers of An Garda Síochána to limit the antisocial use of scramblers and quadbikes, including through legislation if necessary. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was signed into law by the President on the 23 June 2023. Among its provisions, the Act aims to adequately tackle the antisocial use of scramblers and quadbikes via...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Quality (25 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport, including environmental monitoring surrounding the airport. Accordingly, 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 (25 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes the status of applications in Dublin Fingal. As such, I have referred to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. On the broader issue of delays, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 56 to 59, inclusive, together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, I have referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. On the broader...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As part of Action 6 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, a review was undertaken to examine the framework for setting of speed limits in Ireland, including specific consideration of the introduction of a 30km/h default speed limit in urban areas. The work was overseen by a Review Group co-chaired by the Department of Transport and Road Safety Authority. As part of...