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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that my Department has no current plans to amend the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs In relation to the proposal that the window for obtaining blood samples be increased to 12 hours, I can confirm that the Department does not intend to make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 165 together. Penalty point and disqualification data are sourced from the Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database, which serves as the official record for driving licence, penalty point, and disqualification information. Each week, An Garda Síochána (AGS) and the Courts Service electronically transmit data to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that all enquiries relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated under national legislation to the Road Safety Authority. I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including the provision of test centres. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: The Programme for Government outlines the Government's commitment to reducing road deaths and creating safer roads for everyone in Ireland, including motorcyclists. The current national framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. The Strategy was launched in December 2021 and follows international best practice, aligns with EU and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Sep 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 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: Tax Rebates (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I am committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the haulage and road freight sector. My Department’s policy, as detailed in Ireland’s Road Haulage Strategy 2022-2031, is for the Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) fleet to transition to Zero Emission technologies. Funding and schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including the provision of test centres. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: 363. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the implementation of banding and grading in Waterways Ireland; the retrospection of pay for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50178/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes the provision of test centres, and I understand that a site had been identified in the Sandyford area which the RSA aims to be open and operational this month. Given the RSA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that legislation for e-scooters, the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 (SI 199 of 2024) (www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2024/si/199/made/en/print), came into force in May 2024. A legislative framework to provide for the safety of vulnerable road users is a vital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Traffic management in Cork city is a matter for Cork City Council in the first instance. Although I am aware of calls for red light cameras by elected representatives from Cork earlier this year, neither I nor my officials have been involved in any discussions or decision-making processes in this area. I understand that the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that under Regulation 44 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (SI 537 of 2006), as amended, drivers subject to a consequential, ancillary or special disqualification are required to return their driving licence to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). These are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: 324. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider allowing an extension for slurry spreading to mid-October 2025 in view of the fact there has been three weeks of wet weather in September (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50914/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I am committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the Transport sector with an overall goal to shift to a Zero Emission Transport Sector. Renewable transport fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) are an important transition measure in transport decarbonisation in the coming years...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law - the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level and, accordingly, EU driving licences are recognised and exchangeable when a person...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. 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 contact my office if a reply is not received within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Department is committed, under Action 7B of the Road Safety Strategy Phase 2 Action Plan, to addressing the matter of learner drivers with multiple successive learner permits. It is intended to require learner permit holders to complete a driver test prior to renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review was undertaken by the Department of Transport in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. Following two public consultations, the Review’s Final Report was published in July 2024. The Review's Final Report sets out 32 strategic recommendations to enhance and expand the rail system in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within 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...