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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputy Troy on behalf of Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, for this opportunity to update the House on this important matter. The Regional Hospital Mullingar is an important level 3 hospital that provides a wide range of health services for people in counties Westmeath and Longford and specialised services for a broader midlands population of 291,000. As Deputy Troy referenced,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I assure the Deputy that the Ireland East Hospital Group and the HSE are committed to progressing the new MRI unit in the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar for the people of counties Westmeath and Longford and the broader midlands. I am pleased the building works to facilitate the MRI equipment are progressing in the context of the planned completion date. Consideration is being given to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (10 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under section 35 (t)(iii) of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the Minister for Transport may, by regulation, provide for local authorities to control the entry of specific vehicles to particular areas. Work on direct vision technologies for commercial vehicles is a priority under Action 11 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy, which is being led by the Road Safety Authority. As Minister, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 May 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. I have therefore referred the Deputy's 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 driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (10 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have 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. I am aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet high demand for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under European Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which came into force on 27 July 2022, Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive may drive here on their national driving licences. All categories on the holder's Ukrainian licence are recognised. As Ukrainian licence holders do not need to exchange their licences, there is no record of licences held....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: New Economy and Recovery Authority (10 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: My department, in line with National Development Plan objectives and National Ports Policy, continues to work with the State ports as they progress projects under their Masterplans and consider opportunities with regard to offshore wind energy. The Tier 1 Ports of Dublin, Cork, and Shannon Foynes all undertook significant capital expenditure in 2022. Under National Ports Policy our state...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Functions (17 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Access to the occupation of road haulage operator is regulated by this Department.  The Department of Transport's Road Transport Operator Licensing Unit issues licences to qualifying operators who wish to undertake road haulage for hire or reward.  All hauliers operating Heavy Goods Vehicles must hold a Road Haulage Operator Licence.  In addition, undertakings operating Light...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Ireland currently has licence exchange agreements with Australia, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, New Zealand, Taiwan, seven Canadian provinces (Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta and New Brunswick), Northern Ireland and the UK. Reaching a driving licence exchange agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I have not had discussions with airlines about the possibility of direct flights between Ireland and India. The operation of any scheduled air service is a commercial decision for airlines, in consultation with airports and other market actors, based on the commercial viability of the route in question and other operational factors. I do not have a role in such decisions....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (SI 415 of 2017), provide the legal basis under which proof of identification is required by an NCT test centre when a vehicle is presented for roadworthiness testing. The Regulations permit a test centre to withhold a vehicle’s test certificate until identification has been produced. The Data Protection Commissioner has deemed a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The information requested relates to Action 67 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy, for which the National Transport Authority has been delegated with lead responsibility. I have therefore referred the Deputy's 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service, including test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have no function in relation to individual cases. I have 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: Ports Policy (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 236 together. The Marine Survey office of my Department has now contacted the Harbour Master in Fingal County Council in relation to the communication from November 2022. Ireland is a member of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, Paris MoU. The requirements of the Paris MoU are set out in European Union Directive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service, including test centre locations. I am informed that there are very real challenges to locating a suitable driving test centre site in Drogheda town. The RSA are continuing to work with the Office of Public Works (OPW) on finding a suitable site. I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department's focus in this area is on the implementation of the Government's Road Safety Strategy (RSS) 2021-2030. This Strategy prescribes 50 high-impact actions and 136 support actions, which aim to help reduce road deaths and serious injuries by 50% in 2030. The matter to which the Deputy refers is Action 114 of the RSS relating to the ‘Examination of the potential for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have 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. I am aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are facing to meet high demand for tests and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of licences, categories of vehicles and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are set at EU level. Accordingly, EU-issued licences are recognised in Member States. Ireland may make bilateral licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (23 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department officials have considered the pension increase proposal submitted by Dublin Port Company in July 2022 in conjunction with officials in the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. I am currently still engaging with my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform on the matter with a view to reaching a resolution. It is expected...