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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I know the Cathaoirleach is not saying that it has delayed matters. The issue is more that Fingal County Council has not had things put to it until very recently. For example, the DAA only made a planning application in December 2023.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: With some further information, yes. I am not sure whether that has been submitted yet. It may about to be. There have also been discussions about an application for a simplified form of application that would be what is called the operational application, which has not been made yet. That would be beneficial. The sooner it is made, the sooner it will be processed. A planning authority is...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: It is probably not helpful to apportion blame around the table today. I am mindful of ongoing litigation.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: The DAA itself has said in recent interviews it should have acted sooner. I welcome that acknowledgement and think it is correct. I have said it on a number of occasions. There are live planning applications and a live judicial process, even though an interim decision has been made. As I said at the outset and in my statement last night, it is important all players in the system are aware...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: Absolutely.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 150. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44144/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182, 212 and 213 together. On four occasions between 23 October and 1 November this year the news site referenced, sent a communication to me via email and to a range of other Government colleagues and Government bodies, in relation to flights that would be entering Irish sovereign airspace. The emails referred to a specific air operator alleging the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the driver licensing authority in Ireland and it recommends, following a detailed examination of the licensing system in a third country, whether or not to enter into a licence exchange agreement with that country. In considering licence exchange agreements, Ireland is currently giving priority to identifying countries that may be a source of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Testing standards are set at EU level. Ireland may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange with non-EU jurisdictions. This is not a straightforward matter. Reaching them is not a matter of political will and the core...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 193 and 194 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS), and all applications for a driving licence must be made through the NDLS. Where Ireland has a licence exchange agreement with a non-EEA country, a driving licence from that country can be exchanged in most cases, once the holder is resident...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

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 questions 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 more detailed response, I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: The Government has a dedicated Road Safety Strategy, which is aligned with the EU Vision Zero aspiration for 2050. It is being delivered in partnership by key road safety agencies, including my Department, the Department of Justice, the Road Safety Authority, the Medical Bureau of Road Safety and An Garda Síochána. Transport Infrastructure Ireland is leading the development of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. 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 days. Pending a response, the Deputy may wish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I have set out, in the table included, the EU and national legislation governing the use of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on our roads. On local road restrictions, two main statutory instruments allow authorities to implement local restrictions on HGVs for certain roads. The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (I 182/1997),...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

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 and 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 question to the RSA for direct,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I can confirm that my Department formally wrote to ASL Airlines Ireland soon after it was identified in the media reports referred to. While I do not think it appropriate to comment in detail on the content of the correspondence with one particular air operator, their response indicated that they are fully aware of their obligations under Irish law in relation to the carriage of munitions of war.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: Owing to the volume and complexity of the data requested by the Deputy, it will take time to draw together the information sought. If a further response is not received within ten working days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: The Government has a dedicated Road Safety Strategy, which is aligned with the EU Vision Zero aspiration for 2050. It is being delivered in partnership by key road safety agencies, including my Department, the Department of Justice, the Road Safety Authority, the Medical Bureau of Road Safety and An Garda Síochána. Speeding, intoxication, distraction, fatigue and the non-use of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 228 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) this includes all application and scheduling matters. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed...