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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (8 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The safety of all road users, and particularly those more vulnerable road users, is at the forefront of my department's work to progress legislation for light electric 'micromobility' vehicles such as e-scooters and e-bikes. I believe that e-scooters have a role to play as a form of emission-free micromobility. At the same time, they have to be legislated for in a way which will ensure the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Policy (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Senator for raising this important topic and I am responding on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Ryan. In 2009, a Government decision was made to rebalance the electricity network tariffs to support large energy users with effect from October 2010. The decision was made at a time when the global financial crisis and domestic banking...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Policy (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the Senator's contribution on this matter. I will pass her feedback on to the Minister. Any future rebalancing of network tariffs is a matter for the CRU to consider as part of its independent tariff-setting process. It is open to the Senator to submit proposals on the rebalancing of tariffs directly to the CRU as part of that process, a process in which the Government does...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. However, I am aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet high demand for tests and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: It is important to note that Irish Ferries is a private commercial company. The Deputy will understand that decisions by ferry operators – including Irish Ferries – in relation to their provision, alteration or suspension of services are operational and commercial decisions for these companies, subject to any appropriate regulatory frameworks. I understand that there has been no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I can confirm that I met with Mr Barry O'Connell, the new CEO of Dublin Port Company, on 5 December 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the driving test service. The Department of Transport does not have access to individual applications nor has the Minister any power to intervene in individual cases. If an applicant is unhappy with how their driving test was conducted or feel they were unfairly treated, in the first instance they can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, Ireland, like all other EU Member States, is obliged to adhere to the minimum specified intervals for carrying out such inspections. This is given effect in Irish law by the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (SI 415/2017), as amended. Regulation 3(2) of the 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I have delegated the provision of the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. Following the Deputy's correspondence, I have requested information from the RSA on plans to reduce the opening hours of any NDLS front offices. I wish to assure the Deputy that the opening hours of the offices in Donegal have not changed and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport, including the issuing of permits to transport operators. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (14 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports, including the use and maintenance of the old Cork Airport terminal. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (15 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of the Department of Transport is the regulator in relation to the safety of shipping and the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from ship-based sources. To ensure safe travel at sea, the safety of the vessel must be verified by means of an MSO survey. Before a vessel proceeds to sea it is required to undergo a Load Line survey and certification...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputy Joan Collins for raising this issue. I acknowledge and appreciate her dedication and commitment to ensuring that our waters services must always remain in public ownership. At the outset I say clearly and emphatically that the Government is committed to holding a referendum on water and it has already outlined its approach to achieving this. On 24 June 2022, a framework for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the Deputy raising this matter and her interest in and commitment to the referendum. As indicated, the Minister is fully committed to supporting the referendum on public ownership of water, and I cannot emphasise that enough. The Minister's preferred approach, as outlined in the Irish Water transformation policy paper, is to bring forward proposals for a referendum on water...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. I wish to advise the Deputies that the Poolbeg west strategic development zone, SDZ, planning scheme includes a requirement for 25% of the residential units delivered in the SDZ to be reserved for social and affordable housing, comprising 10% Part V social housing and 15% affordable housing. NAMA retains a 20% minority interest in a 37.2 acre...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank both of the Deputies for raising this issue. I will reflect the feedback they have provided and what they have stated regarding the community's perspective on this, which is important. As I stated, I have been advised by NAMA that it holds a 20% equity interest in the development site at Poolbeg west SDZ. Under the terms of the shareholder agreement NAMA entered into in 2021, all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department is still considering this proposal in conjunction with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, and is doing everything possible to expedite the process with a view to finalising the matter at the earliest opportunity.