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

Jack Chambers: The Regional Airports Programme (RAP) for the period 2021 to 2025 supports Ireland’s smallest airports i.e., those that provide connectivity and handle fewer than 1 million passengers annually (based on an average over the two preceding financial years). By virtue of its size and passenger numbers Shannon Airport was not eligible for funding under the RAP until 2022. At that...

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

Jack Chambers: I would like to thank the deputy for his question. I wish to advise the deputy that I meet regularly with the CEOs of daa and the Irish Aviation Authority and have also had engagement with Fingal County Council and political representatives representing constituents who are affected by aircraft noise in their areas. As the deputy is aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate,...

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

Jack Chambers: The driver testing service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which has increased by 28% compared with 2021 figures. In response to these pressures, earlier this year the Authority reviewed the capacity of the driver testing service and, following a request for additional resources, my Department gave approval for the recruitment of up to 75 additional driver...

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

Jack Chambers: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for drafting road traffic legislation and setting penalties for traffic offences. Enforcement is the responsibility of An Garda Síochána, under the oversight of my colleague, the Minister for Justice. Therefore, I can address the report’s recommendations for legislation under my remit. Firstly, I note the committee's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175, 176, 177 and 178 together. The contract for the provision of next generation Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) aviation services was signed with Bristow Ireland Limited on 11 August 2023. The contract provides for the operation of four helicopter bases all on 24/7 duty, with the addition of a Coast Guard Fixed Wing aircraft service for the first time. The contract...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The contract for the provision of next generation Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) aviation services was signed with Bristow Ireland Limited on 11 August 2023. The contract provides for the operation of four helicopter bases all on 24/7 duty, with the addition of a Coast Guard Fixed Wing aircraft service for the first time. The contract for the new IRCG aviation service includes the standard...

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. This includes holding information on waiting lists and wait times at test centres in Cork. 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...

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. This includes holding information on driver theory test wait times at test centres in Cork. 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...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. 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...

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

Jack Chambers: Neither I nor officials in my Department have had direct engagement with the Irish Motorcycle Association. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has extensive statutory responsibilities in relation to road safety and driver licencing, including for motorcyclists. Given these responsibilities, I have sent the Deputy's question to the RSA for its...

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

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the statutory body with responsibility for the issuance of driving licences through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). When a recognised driving licence is submitted for exchange purposes, the NDLS applies agreed verification requirements. Most applications are processed in a timely manner but there are various reasons for delays such as outstanding...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport has secured €3.5 billion to fund projects and programmes run under our remit in 2024. This has been a budget focused on investing in young people and families. This theme is apparent in the package that has been provided to continue many of the public transport affordability measures for families and young adults. The 50% discount for those with a young...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. In addition, Irish post offices are typically independent businesses that are run by postmasters. Decisions relating to the network, including those in relation to the size, distribution and future of the network are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. In addition, Irish post offices are typically independent businesses that are run by postmasters. Decisions relating to the network, including those in relation to the size, distribution and future of the network are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Waterways Issues (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport's Marine Survey Office is proceeding in accordance with its established procedures and is waiting for the owner of the M/V Hebble Sand to progress their application for the required "Load Line" survey. The ship is located in the Port of Drogheda. Ownership of this port company was transferred to Louth County Council in 2017 and oversight of the company rests with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Motor tax rates for private cars based on CO2 emissions were first introduced for cars registered from 2008 onwards. Cars registered prior to that date continue to be taxed based on engine capacity. New vehicles registered up to and including 31 December 2020 pay both VRT and motor tax based on vehicle emissions measured using the system available at that time, known as the New European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The specific information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA 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 Licences (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Initial Basic Training (IBT) is a training course for learner motorcycle riders. It gives new riders strong training foundations on which they can build their knowledge and skills. It’s a 16–18 hour training course broken down into separate modules covering a mixture of theory and practical riding skills. On completion of the IBT, a certificate of satisfactory completion is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 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.