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Cost of Motoring: Motion [Private Members] (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: 9 o’clock First, I want to confirm that the Government will be opposing this motion. I welcome the opportunity to respond to some of the issues raised in the debate on the motion put forward by Sinn Féin on the cost of motoring. Sinn Féin has expressed the view that the May and October 2025 carbon tax increases should be reversed with no further increases taking...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, together. The appointment of the Chief Executive Officer ('CEO') to the Port of Cork Company ('PoCC'), a State-owned commercial port under my remit, was made in 2024 in accordance with applicable legislation and the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 ('the Code of Practice'), with terms and conditions for the role...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: Coast Guard SAR helicopter services are provided under contract that is currently transitioning from CHCI to Bristow Ireland Limited (BIL). Coast Guard Aviation services are regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority. My Department does not have any role in the regulatory oversight of the contracted service providers. Many of the personnel previously employed by CHCI have or will prior...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 194 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme is a key project in the National Development Plan 2021-2030 and the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy 2040. The Programme is being delivered on a phased basis and will provide a more efficient and decarbonised transport service for the area to help facilitate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was enacted in June 2023. It is a large piece of legislation which covers multiple topics including scrambler bikes and e-scooters. The Act includes provisions to tackle dangerous driving and the antisocial use of scramblers and quadbikes via three key measures:Under Section 5(k), dangerous driving has become an offence everywhere, not only in public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I have responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard and the SAR Aviation Contract. Coast Guard SAR helicopter services are provided under contract, that is currently transitioning from CHCI to Bristow Ireland (BIL). Similar to the existing contract, Coast Guard Aviation services are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 196 together. As Minister of State, I have responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The operation, maintenance, and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network is a matter for Irish Rail in the first instance. In view of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: 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. Accordingly, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: Alexandra Road is one of the busiest roads within Dublin Port with typically thousands of truck and multiple rail movements occurring on it every day. The volume of heavy traffic on the road has led to significant wear and tear which has also impacted on the rail line. This situation has led to Dublin Port Company (DPC) commencing essential upgrade works on Alexandra Road, which will also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (5 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: My Department, in close partnership with the OPW, is committed to ensuring IRCG units nationwide are supported by facilities that meet the highest standards for operational readiness and public safety while also delivering value for money for the Exchequer. As part of a broader transformation programme across the IRCG, a key focus has been the undertaking of a review of how facilities are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: The legal vires held by my Department with regard to motor insurance primarily concern the requirement under European law and under the Road Traffic Acts for the driver of a vehicle to hold valid third party cover. While there is no separate legislative provision in place for passengers on public transport services, my officials will consider the issues raised by the Deputy in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249, 268 and 269 together. The Department of Transport has no role in either the processing or the investigation of individual insurance claims. My officials will, however, consider the issues raised by the Deputy in the context of the ongoing review of the Department's Agreement with the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI).

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Graffiti Policy (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State, I have responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, this includes all testing and scheduling matters. Accordingly, the information relating to Wilton Driving Test Centre is held by the RSA. 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: Departmental Data (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I have responsibility for National Ports Policy in Ireland. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the State-owned commercial port companies. I have therefore, referred the question to the port companies in question for direct, detailed reply. In relation to State-owned...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility in relation to the endorsement of penalty points and driver disqualifications. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 and 265 together. My Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database serves as the official record for driving licence, penalty point, and disqualification information. The Courts Service notifies my Department of court disqualification orders via an API (application programming interface). This API attempts to automatically match...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 266 together. Each Thursday, the Courts Service submit all disqualification records for the past week to the Department of Transport. This transfer is done via API. Any records that can be automatically matched are done so within minutes. On Friday evenings, any court disqualifications not matched automatically are processed into a file for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: My Department is not responsible for the Courts Service. The Deputy's question of the Courts Service notifying drivers of court disqualifications, and whether such notifications make reference to the requirement to surrender licences, is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Justice.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Motorised Transport Grant was a means-tested Health Service Executive payment for people with disabilities. The Department of Health announced in 2013 that the Motorised Transport Grant scheme was closed to new applicants. The development of an alternative scheme to...