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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I listened with interest to and take on board the Deputy's comments. I am not sure it is entirely fair to suggest that local authorities are saying they cannot get works done. A staggered approach is taken and it is not just a case of being given the money and tar to fix a road. Rather, what is the collision data, what are the risks and what is the opinion of the local engineer, who is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: That is exactly what we would want to see. The Deputy mentioned interagency co-operation. A strong example of that was the recent implementation of an initiative by my predecessor, the Minister, Deputy Chambers, who signed a ministerial order on 21 June just before leaving this role to allow the sharing of collision data between agencies. Now, the Garda and the Road Safety Authority,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Deputy Durkan for the question. As he as said, there have been significant developments in this matter overnight and in the last couple of days which I very much welcome. My Department has been monitoring this industrial relations dispute for several weeks and I have been closely engaged since being appointed to this role this day last week. It is important to state that neither I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Deputy Durkan. I would expect no less than a watching brief from my constituency colleague and will take on board the points that will be wisely made by him. I agree with his comments that this is critical, which is why I particularly welcome the intervention of the Labour Court, not just to hear the parties on request but to act on its own volition under the aforementioned section...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The Deputy is quite right that we have enjoyed relative industrial peace in this country in recent times and that is to be welcomed. It is a sign, largely, of a successful economy but also of empowered workers and unions and good relations between employers and employees. Thankfully, that has been the case, by and large, in recent times, notwithstanding the current dispute. The Taoiseach...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: People understood at the local elections.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (3 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Motor tax is charged in accordance with the law and the rates are a Budgetary matter for the Minister for Finance. In relation to motor tax paid for 3 months or 6 months the charges are set out in S.I. No. 385/1992, as amended. Regulation 26(1) of that S.I. reads as follows: 26 (1) A licence may be taken out under section 1 of the Act of 1952 for a period of three months or six months...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (3 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 61 and 62 together. The information requested is being compiled by my Department and will be sent directly to the Deputy within 10 business days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the specific information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Jul 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 driver tester allocation. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is There are currently two driver testers allocated to Cavan. While a driver...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (3 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine funding issues for a primary school currently experiencing difficulties (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28455/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (3 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: 116. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28436/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (3 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: 117. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28434/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: As the Deputy will be aware, in June 2019 the then Government gave an approval in principle of an expression of support for an expansion proposal at Waterford Airport and to providing Exchequer funding of €5m towards a runway extension project. The project was then estimated to cost €12m and the €5m Government support being sought at that time was not only contingent on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31 and 45 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. The national average estimated waiting time for a car driving test invitation is 15.6 weeks for a new applicant. While this is still above the service level agreement target of 10 weeks,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: As an island nation, aviation plays a crucial role in our economy and society. The National Aviation Policy (“NAP”) published in August 2015, established a policy framework for the development of the aviation sector. The NAP was designed to create an environment that would encourage the sector to enhance Ireland's connectivity, to foster the growth of aviation enterprise and to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030, which was published in December 2021, has the target of reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 50% this decade and achieving Vision Zero by 2050. Vision Zero has been adopted across the EU and aims to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on our roads. The strategy is currently in Phase 1, which runs to the end of 2024,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Deputy for his continued interest in this matter. In the context of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland, and as part of its commitments under New Decade New Approach, the Government agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Derry, working with the UK...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCT), including the provision of new test centres, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply and any further update since their last response to the Deputy in February 2024. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (4 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 147 together. My Department is committed to facilitating commercial Irish State ports under its remit as positive contributors to the offshore renewable energy (ORE) industry to support Ireland in meeting its 2030 ORE targets. Supporting the development of port infrastructure is a core objective of the National Offshore Wind Delivery Taskforce and...