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

Jack Chambers: In answering the Deputy’s question, it is important to note that 'private jets' are not specifically defined in national, European or international law. The nature of ownership does not arise as a specific categorisation and therefore data is not collected specifically in relation to ‘private jets’. Data in relation to flight types are categorised based on the...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 69 together. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was signed into law on 23 June. The Act creates a new vehicle category called powered personal transporters (PPTs), which includes e-scooters and future micro-mobility devices as needed. Unlike mechanically propelled vehicles such as cars, trucks and buses, PPTs do not require registration, tax or motor...

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

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

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78, 79 and 90 together. The Speed Limit Review is a key deliverable in Phase 1 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021 - 2030. This action is now complete and the Review, which was published in September, looked at Irish experience to date, best practice internationally and is underpinned by extensive transport modelling. The review was undertaken by a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (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. This includes holding information on tests for each county. 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 within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Speed Limit Review is a key deliverable in the Phase 1 Action Plan for the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030. The Review, which was published in September, considered Irish evidence and experience to date, best practice internationally and extensive transport modelling scenarios. A Working Group was established to oversee the Review in early 2022. The Group was co-chaired...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 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 all test centres. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (11 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Appointments to State Boards under the aegis of my Department are made in line with the Government Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards. In relation to the board of the Road Safety Authority, the Public Appointments Service launched a campaign for non-executive directors to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the board in June 2023. That recruitment process is expected to be...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Senator for tabling this Commencement matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Finance. The residential zoned land tax, RZLT, is a new tax introduced in the Finance Act 2021 which seeks to increase housing supply by encouraging the building on lands that are suitably zoned and appropriately serviced. It aims to bring forward for housing land that has benefited...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tax Code (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Boyhan for his input on the RZLT. As I noted earlier, this new tax is one of a range of measures in Housing for All, the Government's housing strategy, and is intended to prompt the development of housing. While the demand for housing is greatest in urban centres, there is also housing need in many other parts of the country, as we are all aware. The zoning of land by local...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for raising this important matter. I know she has been working on it for many years with Oireachtas colleagues. As the Senator is aware, the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was signed into law by the President on 23 June last. This is wide-ranging legislation that introduces enforceable variable speed limits. It creates a new public body, namely, Zero Emissions...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for her wider advocacy on this very important issue for many urban areas across Dublin and elsewhere. I am also glad of the opportunity to clarify the enforcement of road safety legislation regarding scramblers. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 is wide-ranging and has important implications in a number of areas. The Government agrees that the antisocial use of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Transport Authority (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senator O’Loughlin for raising this important Commencement matter, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue with Members of the House today. I also want to acknowledge the Senator's consistent advocacy for this on behalf of constituents and also in connecting the local campaign with the Government and with the National Transport Authority who...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Transport Authority (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I wish to reassure Senator O'Loughlin that the Government is strongly committed to delivering a cost-efficient and sustainable public transport network and the review of existing fare structures has a key role to play in achieving those goals. The rationale for implementing the new national fares strategy is to remove the current inconsistencies in the existing fare structure which the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Park-and-Ride Facilities (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address this issue and discuss park-and-ride facilities. In my constituency of Dublin West that has a population including many Cavan people, I am aware from engaging with people who are commuting and have family members of the importance of this to the people in Cavan. There are a substantial number of people in regional towns, the rural...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Park-and-Ride Facilities (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy’s contribution speaks to the need for wider investment in transport. From a public transport perspective, part of that is delivering greater rail and other infrastructure. The all-island rail review is the starting point for the wider vision we have on rail. To complement that, we must continue investment in roads infrastructure. We must make sure junctions and road...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I have been asked to respond on behalf of the Minister for Health. It is up to the Deputies.