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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Pension entitlements in a private company such as Aer Lingus are primarily matters for the Trustees, the members of the scheme and the companies participating in the scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Consequently, information on applicants is held by the RSA and neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. On the broader issue of delays, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Driver licensing is handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. I have been informed that the NDLS facilitates cash payments through Payzone where vouchers can be purchased with cash from over 3,500 outlets in towns and villages nationwide, including post offices.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Consequently, neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. The driver testing service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which has increased by 28% compared with 2021 figures. In response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I would like to thank the deputy for his question and for bringing the attached proposal to my attention. While my Department has received similar concepts in correspondence over recent months, I have not received this particular proposal from this group previously. Given the technical nature, safety and navigational implications of the content I have forwarded the proposal to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy may be aware A-Traktors are a type of vehicle converted to a low-speed tractor that can be driven in Sweden by young drivers with a special license. I am given to understand that these A-Traktors in Sweden are limited to 30km/hr and are effectively modified cars and trucks mainly used by 15 to 18-year-olds before getting their full driver's license. The vehicle category is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: There has been a worrying rise in road fatalities this year, with August the worst month on Irish roads since June 2012. There have been 136 fatalities on our roads this year, an increase of 23 on the same period last year. Almost 850 people have also been seriously injured in collisions. This is unacceptable. My Department, the Road Safety Authority, RSA, An Garda Síochána and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The evidence from the RSA shows that more than a small minority of people are speeding. Unfortunately, that is the case. We know that excessive speed continues to be a leading contributory factor in fatal and serious injury collisions in Ireland. Reducing speed has been fundamentally proven to significantly reduce the risk of death or serious injuries in road collisions. The WHO has...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy said, the infrastructure plays a key role in improving road safety. That, complemented with a reduction in speed limits will play an important role in reducing fatalities on our roads. The current default baseline of 80 km/h for local or rural roads is completely out of sync with what the appropriate speed should be on such roads. We welcome constructive input from all...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which to my mind has two fundamental aspects. The first is education and awareness, as suggested by the Deputy, and the second is improvements on the ground around schools. I am glad that good progress has been made in regard to both aspects. The Deputy will probably be aware of the Your Journey Counts campaign, which is a multi-platform...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As I stated, as part of the wider public engagement and communications strategy, we will be highlighting the issues the Deputy raised. They merit expansion, in particular the issues relating to idling at school gates. We must accelerate the infrastructure delivery of the Safe Routes to School programme as a preventative measure so that within 200 m of schools, as the Deputy mentioned, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank both Deputies. The evidence is clear. An excessive number of trips to and around schools will have an impact on overall air quality. The science is clear on that. That is why we have to work with communities and partner with them to provide safe routes to schools. We must provide a safe alternative for families and children. If we look at the last 30 years, we are all aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions. This should help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the number of students who walk or cycle to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes holding information on tests at each test centre. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes holding information on tests at each test centre. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries regarding waiting times information 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. Department officials were meeting with the RSA on a weekly basis for much...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department engages with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on an extensive range of road safety matters. On the specific issue of the dangers of deer on the roads, there has not been any direct engagement with the Authority. The appropriate road signage, including hazard warning signs regarding deer or other wild animals is the responsibility of the local authorities. However, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is working closely with the Authority to address the issue of driver testing waiting times, which is affecting many throughout the State, including people in Cavan. The driver testing service has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (5 Oct 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 queries on these matters 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. As this is a matter of high public interest, of financial impact to the...