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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Oct 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: Departmental Schemes (8 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that work is progressing on the development of the new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme. While there has been some initial engagement with key stakeholders, over the coming months the Department intends to conduct extensive consultation with stakeholders, including advocacy groups,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Services (8 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: In his capacity as Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, my colleague Seán Canney T.D, has responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard and the SAR Aviation Contract. Coast Guard Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter services are provided under contract that is currently transitioning from CHCI to Bristow Ireland. This critical...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that, driver licensing is handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority under the relevant legislation. The NDLS facilitates cash payments through Payzone vouchers, which can be purchased with cash...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that a driving licence can be renewed up to 3 months before the date of expiry of the licence. Licences are issued for 10, 3 or 1 year periods. The option to renew before the expiry of a licence is to facilitate drivers, particularly professional drivers, who may be travelling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Oct 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 Test (9 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 134 together. 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. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response. Please contact...

Confidence in the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: Back in January, I made a decision as an Independent TD to engage constructively in the formation of a new Government. My focus was simple. I wished to ensure the ambitions we have for Ireland could be realised in a practical, balanced and fair way. Throughout that process, I found the Tánaiste, Simon Harris, to be honest and open, willing to share ideas and genuinely committed to...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: I thank the Acting Chair very much. The Senators' faces are all very familiar. For some reason, Galway and Mayo have taken over here. I thank Senators for inviting me to address the House. I welcome the opportunity to provide an update on the all-island strategic rail review. Rail lines built in the 1800s are still carrying passengers today, and the decisions and investments we make...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: Are our guests coming to Galway?

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: There is no pressure at all on me, I would say. I thank Members for their contributions. Sometimes, I have to pinch myself when I hear people talking nowadays compared to in 2004 when I joined the intercounty rail committee. We were maybe an organisation that was not proud of what we were doing. We had the vision but it took us a long time to get to a stage where we could convince...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: That is on track to get moving. Sometimes these things move slowly when there is a public consultation or whatever. It is not a shovel-ready project, but we will push on with it. In addition, people are looking for additional stops and connection from Loughrea. These are things we can look at. If they make sense, then we are in business. Our biggest success story over the past ten years...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: I will come to that. Going back to Donegal, that area is ripe for development in terms of connecting with Derry, down through Donegal into Sligo, connecting the north-west and the south of Ireland. We have an advantage in that we have the tag of being a lagging region or a region in decline. We are in NUTS II. Let us make use of all of the acronyms to go to Europe. I have asked my...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: We have TEN-T funding for some projects, including the western rail corridor, but, again, you have to apply for it. The funding is there, so we should apply for it aggressively. Back to Ballycar. I was down there in 2016 when I was Minister of State for the OPW. We set up the interdepartmental working committee. Everything was going fine until somebody mentioned the price tag and asked...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: People say we should have light rail in Limerick and Galway. In fairness to the people who are advocating for that in Galway city, research was carried out. It has been deemed that it would be feasible in certain circumstances. What we need to do is prepare for it rather than saying we will do it. Let us create the corridors with buses first and plant the light rail on top. The way we...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: The rules for the refund of motor tax are set out in legislation. The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 outlines the instances in which a refund of motor can be made as well as the timeframe in which a vehicle owner can request a refund. Motor Tax legislation only provides for refunds of motor tax for motor tax discs and not for periods of arrears. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Oct 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. In that regard, the operation of the service does not fall under the direct control of my Department, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (14 Oct 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: Departmental Schemes (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports I wish to advise that the Department of Transport has been tasked with developing a new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS) as one specific personal transport response, in the context of broader Government consideration of integrated transport and mobility supports for those with a disability. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (14 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: In his capacity as Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, my colleague Seán Canney T.D, has responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard and the SAR Aviation Contract. The question has been accepted by my Department on transfer from the Department of Defence. Coast Guard SAR helicopter services are provided under contract that is...