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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff (5 Feb 2025)

James Lawless: Ireland will take up the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026. This presents a real opportunity to promote Ireland’s own initiatives and to lead the European education, skills, research, innovation and science agendas. Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union in 2026 will include the negotiations on key policy instruments such as Erasmus...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (23 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: There is no slashing of funds.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (23 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: That is not in the programme at all.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: In 2024, Transport Infrastructure Ireland was nominated to lead the development of a comprehensive national strategy for the future roll-out and expanded use of safety cameras. A draft of this strategy is expected to be completed in the coming months. The Strategy will cover the use of safety cameras across all aspects of the road network, with the objective of saving lives by reducing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: The current EU Weights and Dimension sets out the maximum authorised weights and dimensions for heavy-duty goods or passenger vehicles (HDVs) on EU roads. This Directive is given effect in Irish law by the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003, as amended. The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive 96/53/EC and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: As an Island nation, over 90% of Ireland's international trade in volume terms and around 10% of passengers are transported by sea. The core objective of National Ports Policy is to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. In line with this Policy and NDP objectives, the commercial State ports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon Foynes and Waterford, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for Driver Testing Service and the provision of test centres. 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 has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Irish driver licensing law operates in a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence, are all set at EU level. This allows Member States to recognise all EU-issued licences. To establish a driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing Service including the provision of test centres and their locations. 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 has not been received within ten days. Pending this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 and associated vehicle roadworthiness regulations, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Car Testing (NCT) Service. I note from the details supplied that the purchaser is already engaging with the NCT Service on this matter. It would not be appropriate for me as Minister to intervene on an individual case. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including application and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: The use of HID and LED headlights in the European Union is regulated by the European type-approval system under , , transposed by - European Union (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval and Market Surveillance) Regulations 2020. This system establishes technical and safety standards for vehicles and vehicle components for sale or use in EU Member States. To gain type-approval, headlight components...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Air passenger rights are enshrined in EU law. Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 sets out the rights and entitlements of airline passengers in instances of flight cancellations, delays and denied boarding. The regulation provides that passengers may be entitled to compensation for flight cancellations or specific lengths of long delay, unless the air carrier can prove the cancellation was caused by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ambulance Service (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports. I have therefore forwarded your question to daa for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: In line with Actions 67 and 122 of Phase 1 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, the National Transport Authority (NTA) chaired a cross-agency working group to examine various approaches to expediting the timely and efficient introduction of camera enforcement. The Working Group presented its final report to the Road Safety Partnership Board on 5 November 2023. Building on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: My Department has not engaged with the company referred to regarding their announcement of a new route as set out by the Deputy. Scheduled air services are underpinned by bilateral and multilateral agreements and the approval of the operation of traffic rights on such routes is a matter for the states between which the operations will take place. The decision to operate any scheduled air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: All new vehicles are required to meet European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) standards before they can be driven on Irish roads. ECWVTA is based on the principle that vehicles are manufactured to conform to an approved type. Vehicles with ECWVTA are issued with an EC Certificate of Conformity, allowing them to be registered in any EU Member State. Type approval removes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collision data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, this includes all application and scheduling matters. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten...