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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. On the matter of the steps being taken to reduce driving test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test Service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe that the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process such that those who are eligible and have been waiting the...

A5 Route Upgrade: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: If I have time, I will share with Deputy Brendan Smith.

A5 Route Upgrade: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Members have stated, I confirm that the Government is not opposing this motion. I thank the Members opposite for their contributions and sincerity on this issue. Many of us here have met with some of the local people who have been campaigning for many years to see the A5 improved. The number of those killed or injured on the existing road is a sobering statistic and the rationale for an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries to the Authority 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: Fisheries Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The requirement under Regulation 5(3) of SI 376/2014 applies to ships less than 500 GT which do not engage in international voyages or those that do not operate between ports in another state. Such vessels are not required to hold statutory Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) certification, although can voluntarily request to be certified in accordance with the Regulations. In the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fisheries Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 was adopted at the 96th session of the International Labour Conference on 14 June 2007. The Convention aims to ensure decent conditions of work in fishing regarding minimum requirements for work on board, conditions of service, accommodation and food, occupational safety and health protection, and medical care and social security. As this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I wish to advise the Deputy that Aer Rianta International (ARI), daa's international airport retail business, has travel retail operations at Montréal, Winnipeg, Halifax and Québec in Canada. It does not currently operate in the United Arab Emirates. A full list of all locations ARI currently operates in is available online on its website, www.ari.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210, 214 and 215 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputies' queries regarding waiting times information to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. I am aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212, 216 and 217 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred these questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputies to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National Driving Test service, this includes the format and operation of the Theory Test. Neither I, nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual applications. The Authority offers a number of options for people who require special assistance with completing their theory test. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda operations under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and, as Minister for Transport, I have no role in enforcement of any legislation, including road traffic legislation. I am advised however, that road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35, 36 and 37 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's queries to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. I am aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority 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 (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 46 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe that the Authority operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As part of Action 6 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy a review is underway 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. As part of the work of the group an assessment was carried out on the existing framework of speed limits including the current guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Driving Test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred this question to the Authority 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: Haulage Industry (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The UK HGV road user levy was introduced in 2014, affecting all UK roads including in Northern Ireland. Prior to its introduction, the Irish Government engaged with UK authorities seeking to have Northern Ireland exempted from the charge because of the potential impact on cross-border trade. The UK authorities ultimately decided to maintain the levy, with only very minor exemptions for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 164 together. daa is progressing the deployment of additional counter drone technology to complement the already functioning drone detection system at the airport. The deployment of counter drone technology at Dublin airport is a complex operation and the technology needs to be deployed and operated safely. There has been a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165, 177, 178 and 182 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test Service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe that the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling...