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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Ireland is one of the most connected countries in the European Union, with Dublin Airport currently serving approximately 146 destinations with 43 airline partners with flights to Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa. From a regional airport perspective, the summer 2023 season will provide a strong offering in comparison to previous seasons as the sector continues its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Subject to the Road Traffic (Control of Traffic) Regulations 2006, a local authority may choose to prohibit or restrict specified multi-axle vehicles from access to particular public roads within its functional area. The signage to denote such restrictions is set out in national legislation, as are local authority powers to operate a permit-based exemption system for vehicles affected by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The aviation sector's recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continues its upwards trajectory with estimates showing a potential return to 2019 levels of traffic overall by 2024, and Ireland widely predicted to return to such levels during 2023. Eurocontrol's most recent statistics report Ireland's traffic in late February as being approximately 95% of what it was during...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (7 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The details requested by the Deputy are provided in the table below. The data reflect the number of state owned vehicles licensed (with a current motor tax) as at 31 December each year from 2018 to 2022. There were increased in 2022 for Electric (+54%), Petrol/Electric (+225%) and Petrol/Hybrid (+129%) from the 2021 figures. The overall number of vehicles licensed for the same periods is also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I am aware that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) was considering proposals to reduce opening hours in certain NDLS offices, to more closely align front office capacity with local demand for face to face services. When I became aware of these proposals, I asked the Authority to pause their plans, to allow for a fuller evaluation of their impact on broader Government policy objectives. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process, such that those who are eligible and have been waiting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (7 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), as the State's Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), is the body responsible for the provision of air navigation and air traffic management services in Irish controlled airspace. This includes airspace designated to the Irish State by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, known as the Shannon Flight Information Region, and also an area of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (7 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Mercantile Marine Office (MMO) of my Department has the referenced application in hand and is processing it. It is suggested that the applicant should liaise directly with the MMO in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (7 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Coast Guard helicopter services are provided under contract by CHC Ireland. The contract provides for the provision of four helicopters, delivering a 24 hour service out of four bases, at Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin. In addition to provision of Maritime and Inland Search and Rescue services, Coast Guard Helicopters also provides a day and night air ambulance service to offshore...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (8 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, each local authority may make bye-laws for the control and regulation of parking on public roads in its own functional area. The making of bye-laws is a reserved function of the elected members of the council and I have no role that process. I have no plans to amend the powers of local authorities in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (8 Mar 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 (8 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process, such that those who are eligible and have been waiting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (8 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 81 together. Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, Ireland, like all Member States, must comply with 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....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the specific part of the Question in relation to the Waterford testing centres to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Mar 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 this question 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 would also like to assure the Deputy that a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Mar 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 this question 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. On the broader issue of delays the RSA is endeavouring to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177 and 178 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service, including test applications and scheduling matters. I have therefore referred these questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Given the level of detail requested by the Deputy I have forwarded this question directly to the daa and the Shannon Airport Group for direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (9 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Government agreed on Tuesday 7 March to appoint daa to purchase and deploy counter drone technology at Dublin airport as a matter of urgency. daa is already examining potential technology solutions and engaging with potential suppliers with a view to having counter drone technology operational at Dublin Airport in a matter of weeks. The Government also agreed that consideration will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My department does not have access to individual applications. A complaint can be made by email through the RSA website here: www.rsa.ie/help-support/online-support-centre. In the section...