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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together. In line with National Aviation Policy regional airports are supported under a Regional Airports Programme. This Programme supports Ireland’s smallest airports, those that provide scheduled passenger services and handle fewer than one million passengers (on average over the two preceding financial years). Eligible airports in 2024...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, Ireland, like all other EU Member States, is obliged to adhere to the minimum specified intervals for carrying out periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles. This is given effect in Irish law by means of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The issue raised by the Deputy concerns a former employee of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and is an operational matter for the IAA. I have referred the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to advise my private office if a reply is not received from the IAA within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. All operators of aerodromes open for public use, whether certified under European regulation or national regulation, are required to establish an aerodrome emergency response plan. The purpose of this plan is to set out procedures for co-ordinating the actions and response both by the aerodrome operator and Principal Response Agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I wish to advise the Deputy that while Shannon and Cork airports are State-owned, Ireland West Airport (Knock) is not, and therefore my response focuses on Shannon and Cork Airports. National Aviation Policy recognises the important role that regional airports play in their areas and in facilitating regional development. Economic Impact Assessments of both Shannon Airport and Cork Airport,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The National Aviation Policy (“NAP”), published in August 2015, established a policy framework for the development of the aviation sector. The NAP was designed to create an environment that would encourage the sector to enhance Ireland's connectivity, to foster the growth of aviation enterprise and to maximise the contribution of aviation to Ireland's sustainable economic growth...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service. This includes application matters. My Department does not have access to individual driving licence applications and may not intervene in the licence application process. I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The Road Safety Authority is currently considering a request for an exchange agreement with Nova Scotia. The review has not yet been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the promotion of road safety awareness, advertising, and the dissemination of road safety information. In this regard, the information being requested is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together. The relevant legislation that pertains to airport police and fire services employed at State airports is the , as amended. Airport police and airport fire service are "authorised officers" under this legislation, and are employees of the relevant airport management company. The terms and conditions of employment of employees at our State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 258 together. Increasing capacity at Dublin Airport is in line with the National Aviation Policy which recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport to meeting national social and economic policy goals and also includes the objective to develop Dublin Airport as a secondary hub airport. Dublin airport is currently constrained by a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The Department of Transport is responsible for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) building programme, which aims to ensure that Coast Guard stations along the coast are fit for purpose. The programme is managed through the Office of Public Works (OPW), from planning and design to build and on-going maintenance. The Cleggan Unit is on the priority list for the IRCG Building Programme. In 2015, draft...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: As the Deputy is aware, my Department is currently assessing the development proposal put forward by Waterford Airport. This assessment includes significant additional documentation and responses to queries raised by Department officials and addressed by the airport up until 17 July. A detailed appraisal is necessary to ensure that due diligence is exercised in accordance with my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, which includes the operation of the Theory Test. 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. Pending this more detailed response, I am informed that the Driver Theory...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 1344.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress made in reducing the waiting list for assessment of needs for children on the waiting list; if he could detail the waiting time remaining for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34236/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 1616.To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to address medical card renewals and medical card assessments for those with lifelong permanent mental disabilities, unable to independently apply for or renew their applications; and if there is any process available for these cases (details supplied).[33961/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. At the end of June, the estimated national average wait time to be invited to sit a driving test was 15.6 weeks. While this is still above the service level agreement target of 10 weeks, significant progress has been made since last August, when the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I would like to advise the Deputy that the daa is responsible for the operation, planning and development of Dublin Airport. In addition, EU Reg 139/2014 places the responsibility for design & maintenance of flight procedures on the airport operator, and I have therefore directed your question to the daa for direct response. If the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Car Testing (NCT) Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). There has been considerable progress addressing the long-term staffing issues behind the NCT backlogs. Measures put in place include the temporary secondment of testers in 2022, increased staff overtime and extensive recruitment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 175 together. The requirement for an eyesight report to be dated not more than one month prior to the date of application is set out in section 41(3) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006. It is clear that some time limit is required as it cannot be open ended in nature. The one month period is well advertised and therefore...