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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 133 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) and the information requested is held by that organisation. I have therefore referred those specific questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Fraudulent obtaining of a driving licence is a serious offence. As the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for operation of the driver licensing system, I have referred this matter to the authority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 to 145, inclusive, 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) and the information requested is held by that organisation. I have therefore referred the specific questions to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: It is a requirement under the Finance Acts that mechanically propelled vehicles (MPVs) should be registered and that vehicle registration tax should be paid. A registration number is issued by the Revenue Commissioners at that time. The registration number is then displayed on a registration plate. The Finance Act 1992 specifies offences in relation to registration plates. It is an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs and Excise (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) at Dublin Airport are represented by their Port Director on the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFaC). The NATFaC last met on 10 April 2024 and the next meeting is scheduled for 13 November 2024. There is also engagement with US CBP through the Preclearance Consultative Group, established under Article XI of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Deputy for his continued interest in this matter. As advised to the Deputy previously, it is in the context of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland and as part of its commitments under New Decade New Approach that the Government of Ireland agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). This includes management of contracts with third party suppliers and ensuring the suitability of employees hired for the purpose of delivering the service. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Regulations (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The regulation of both the recreational and commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS - drones) is provided for under European Union regulations that are directly applicable here. The primary regulations that govern the use drones are made under the Regulation EU 2018/1139 on common rules in the field of civil aviation (known as the Basic Regulation). There are two UAS-specific...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 336. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to examine a case of incorrect ASC contributions causing debt issues for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36814/24]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Members. I thank Senator Byrne for her question. It is a privilege to be here in the Seanad addressing colleagues. It is my first time to do so as a Minister of State but I have been here as Cathaoirleach of the justice committee. I know the great form the Seanad has and it is a privilege to address it today. Senator Byrne's question is extremely important...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: That is okay. There are two James so it is an easy one to get wrong.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Again, I thank Senator Byrne for raising this very important issue. I understand exactly the point she is making and will relay it to the Minister, Deputy Donnelly. As Senator Byrne has acknowledged, the Minister, his Department and the Government share her passion for and commitment to providing all women in Ireland with a healthcare system that is appropriate to their needs and that is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Service Executive (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Senator Clonan for raising this really important issue. I am answering on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for disabilities, Deputy Rabbitte. I note the Senator's remarks. I am here to answer on the Minister of State's behalf and will do my best to address the issues that he has raised. At the outset, I want to acknowledge Senator Clonan's ongoing advocacy for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Service Executive (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Acting Chairperson. I am advised that it is a complex and sensitive matter involving an ongoing trust in care process. The HSE's trust in care policy is about upholding the dignity and welfare of patients, clients and service users, and the procedure for managing allegations of abuse against staff members. In referring to the provision of a HSE trust in care report to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Policies (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: There's always tomorrow.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Policies (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Senator O'Loughlin for her Commencement matter. On the first topic she raised, on the fair fares issue, I acknowledge on record the Senator's ongoing advocacy on behalf of the commuters of Kildare South, County Kildare and the wider area. I am very engaged on this issue in working with the Senator and other colleagues. I will not say that I am hoping to have news on this very soon...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Policies (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I assure the Senator this process is moving forward.I am certainly moving might and main to tackle that issue because I am very aware of it as well. On the Commencement matter, I tender to the House the apologies of the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence. He is at the United Nations in New York, as colleagues will be aware. The Security Council meets this morning...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Policies (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Senator. It strikes me that may be an opportunity. I am aware of the Bill she introduced and there may be an opportunity to incorporate into that the amendments needed to progress this matter. Perhaps she will take that up with the Tánaiste's office to discuss scheduling. As we know, the Tánaiste is the custodian and guardian of the Curragh lands pursuant to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Senator for the Commencement matter. I pay tribute to his ongoing advocacy for his area. I have often heard him speak about his home county and home area and he is committed to working with all stakeholders there on this issue, as well as many others. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley. Laragh National School is the school we are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I hear what the Senator has said. I will relay that back to the Minister and to the office. The information I have been given is that the local authority performed works which, as a consequence, created or contributed to this issue. It therefore falls back to the local authority to address that. I hear, however, what the Senator is saying. Is it a safe routes to school scheme?