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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I will reflect on the feedback the Senator has given and the strong representations he has made. He has also been clear about his concerns relating to the high collision rate on the road. The high collision rate will not improve with increases in the population and the increased use of the road. It has an important North-South dimension. Engineering and infrastructure are of paramount...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Individuals with strokes (including those that affect the occipital lobes) or other medical conditions that potentially impact their ability to drive must submit a medical report, after consultation with a doctor, to the National Driver Licencing Service (NDLS). The information provided by the medical report is considered by the NDLS when determining if an application for a driving licence or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (21 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Coast Guard Building Programme is delivered by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and funded by my Department. The provision of a new station building for the Ballyglass/ Belmullet Coast Guard Unit is part of the new build programme. OPW are currently working to identify the most suitable site to provide this facility for the Unit. OPW’s internal Property Acquisition...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (21 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness testing, Ireland, as for all Member States, must comply with the specified intervals for carrying out such inspections. This is given effect in Irish law by the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (SI 415/2017), as amended. Regulation 3(2) of the 2017 Regulations provides that the initial test due date for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: A passenger cap of 32 million passengers per annum is currently in place at Dublin Airport. This passenger cap is a planning condition attached to planning permission granted for Terminal 2 (condition 3). The condition was put in place principally to limit the amount of traffic pressure on the access road infrastructure at Dublin Airport. daa has statutory responsibility for the management,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, I have referred the 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. On the broader issue of driver testing delays, the service has been under significant...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy. I know she raised this matter of capital infrastructure and a park-and-ride facility as a Topical Issue. It is something we have reflected to the NTA. I am happy to engage with the Deputy and Deputy Smith on concerns relating to the ongoing issue of buses not showing up, in addition to driver shortages. There have been particular issues in counties Cavan and Meath...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (23 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under section 74 of the Roads Act 1993, it is possible to prescribe classes of road races for which local authority approval must be sought in advance, and for which there can then be road closures. A race which falls within prescribed classes and is not licensed is illegal, with penalties for the organiser. I understand that no classes of race have ever been prescribed under this section. I...

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

Jack Chambers: The driver certificate of professional competence (CPC) process is based on European Union Directive 2002/2561,on the initial qualifications and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers. The Directive was transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Vehicle Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence) (No. 2) Regulations 2008...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (23 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I have directed my officials to prioritise your correspondence. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coroners Service (28 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Ms Lucas was a very highly regarded and valued volunteer in the Coast Guard who tragically lost her life in the course of duty on the 12thSeptember 2016. The Department of Transport is engaging fully in supporting the Coroner’s Inquest into her death and the identification of witnesses to attend the Inquest is a matter for the Coroner. The family have been advised that the Minister is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of driver testing. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department hold information on individual cases. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (28 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: As one of its functions, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) gathers data and conducts research to inform policy in the area of road safety. As such, the RSA holds statistics on fatalities on our road network. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for a more detailed, direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (28 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic Measures Bill 2023 was approved for drafting by Cabinet on 17 October. This Bill is being drafted and aims to strengthen our response to the worrying trend of rising road fatalities and serious accident. It should be noted that the recently passed Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 also introduced a number of measures which will also increase road safety, In addition,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (28 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, and for decisions in relation to the routes of these...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Airport Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for his question. I will give him a different-----

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Airport Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: There are other parties in government. Increasing the capacity of Dublin Airport is in line with national aviation policy, which recognises the strategic importance of that airport in meeting national social and economic policy goals and includes a specific objective of developing it as a hub airport with the necessary capacity to connect key existing and emerging global markets. While...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Airport Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Dublin Airport is a key driver of growth in our economy and the international gateway for trade, inward investment and tourism. In addition, and as the Deputy will be aware, census 2022 showed that Ireland's population had increased by 8% between 2016 and 2022 and by 31% since 2002. While alternatives to air travel, such as rail, can provide essential connectivity for many of our European...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Airport Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The increase in the capacity of Dublin Airport is in line with our national aviation policy, which recognises the strategic importance of the airport in meeting national social and economic policy goals and includes a specific objective of developing it as a hub airport with the necessary capacity to connect key existing and emerging global markets. We are an island economy and have...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Road Safety (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The trends we are witnessing on roads this year are of particular concern and devastating, with road fatalities and serious injuries continuing to rise. We have experienced a growing trend in three of the past four years, this year being especially worrying. As a response to this trend, the Cabinet approved the drafting of a road traffic measures Bill on 17 October. My Department is...