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EU-LAC International Foundation: Motion (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation, signed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 25th October, 2016, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 30th March, 2023.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. It gives me the opportunity to set out for the House the position with regard to the status of the application for additional school accommodation made by Balla Secondary School, County Mayo. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Education, Deputy Norma Foley. Balla Secondary School is a mixed school under the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue regarding the school's application and I appreciate his remarks. As I have said, my officials in the Department are working to assess the accommodation needs of the school under my Department’s capital scheme and will be in touch with the school authorities directly as soon as possible. This assessment will consider the current and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Climate Change Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I am taking this Topical Issue on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. One of the commitments in the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 is to put forward a proposal for legally binding EU nature restoration targets. The proposed regulation on nature restoration aims to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Climate Change Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: Certainly with my previous hat on, I was familiar with and was in Lixnaw with the Minister, Deputy Foley. It is a great hurling club that benefited from the sports capital programme. I will set out the facts on this, as much has been said publicly that sometimes polarises communities. It is clear that any measures will be introduced with landowners in mind and in consultation with them....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, the Minister for Transport has responsibility for overall policy and Exchequer funding for the national roads programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, under the Roads Acts, 1993 to 2015, and in line with the national development plan, NDP, the planning, design, improvement and upgrading of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate what the Deputy has said. Each year that funding for new roads projects occurs, the allocations that are required to ensure there is continued progress can vary. Some years it requires a multiple of what I have outlined earlier and when construction occurs it is at a much greater scale. To move through the different gateways and to make progress in the decision-making process,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Ardagh for bringing this important issue to the House. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly. As a Government, we are fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes, which are a valuable part of our health service. Lung cancer screening is receiving increasing attention and the international evidence in this area continues...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Ardagh. I reiterate that the national screening advisory committee will consider the updated European Council recommendation on cancer screening and advise the Minister for Health and his Department on this evidence. We are committed to the further expansion of screening in Ireland in accordance with internationally accepted criteria and best practice. I assure the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address the House on this important matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly. I acknowledge the important service Bantry General Hospital provides to a large and unique geographical area, from the peninsulas in the south west to Clonakilty and Timoleague in the east. Bantry General Hospital has received a substantial allocation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate Senator Lombard raising this important issue. This Government is fully committed to investing in Ireland's healthcare infrastructure and services in line with the ambition and direction mapped out by Sláintecare. We are pleased to confirm that the construction works are progressing on the endoscopy unit at Bantry General Hospital and there is a planned date for its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (13 Jun 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: National Car Test (13 Jun 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: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 283 together. The Government recently announced that it has accepted a recommendation to offer the next Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) search & rescue aviation (SAR) contract to Bristow Ireland Limited. The contract will provide for the day and night-time operation of four helicopter bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin. In addition to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Government recently announced that it has accepted a recommendation to offer the next Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) search & rescue aviation (SAR) contract to Bristow Ireland Limited. The contract will provide for the day and night-time operation of four helicopter bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin. In addition to the helicopter service, the new Coast Guard aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the promotion of road safety awareness, safety campaigns, and the dissemination of road safety information. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Government recently announced that it has accepted a recommendation to offer the next Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) search & rescue aviation (SAR) contract to Bristow Ireland Limited. The contract will provide for the day and night-time operation of four helicopter bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin. In addition to the helicopter service, the new Coast Guard aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: Eligibility for the Disabled Parking Permit is defined in the current Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations as applying only to those with a permanent condition or disability that severely restricts their ability to walk. As part of the application process, the applicant's doctor is required to fill out a form outlining the exact nature of the applicant's mobility impairment and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I understand one of my officials in the Department has engaged with the individual concerned, and the matter has been addressed to their satisfaction.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. This includes the regulation of Approved Driving Instructors. I have therefore referred the 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.