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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport. Accordingly, as the issue raised by the deputy is an operational one, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The National Aviation Policy recognises the important role that regional airports play in their areas and in regional development. Government policy on regional airports seeks to optimise conditions for connectivity and regional development, both for the social and economic benefits that can be derived from facilitating access to and from the associated regions. That is why...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Operation of the National Car Testing (NCT) Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply and I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. Considerable progress has been made this year to address the long-term staffing issues which caused...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Like others, my thoughts are with the children and the carer who were subjected to that horrific attack and I have full confidence in the Minister for Justice. She is a person of absolute integrity and dedication committed to reforming our justice system to make Ireland and our communities a safer place for all. On justice issues, I have absolutely zero confidence in Sinn Féin. I...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 160 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: At present there are 42 motor tax offices nationwide operating a public counter. A list is provided below, some offices may operate by appointment only. Customers also have the facility to complete a Form RF100a and post this form to their local motor tax office. Motor Tax Office Address Carlow Motor Tax Office Athy Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 to167, inclusive, together. The Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID), which consists of the National Fleet and Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) databases, provides a single reference point for motor vehicles insured in Ireland. The IMID is operated by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI). Fleet owners, motor traders, motor insurers and brokers...

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

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. At a policy level, the Phase 1 action...

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

Jack Chambers: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My department does not have access to individual applications. Due to data protection rules regarding the sharing of personal data, you will need to contact the RSA directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Dec 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 all application and scheduling matters. Unfortunately, neither I nor my department have the power to intervene in individual cases, therefore, I have referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including the deployment of driver testers. and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 reclassified e-scooters as powered personal transporters or PPTs. As they will no longer be classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, they will be treated in law similarly to bicycles and the legislative framework which governs the use of bicycles will be extended to e-scooters. As is the case for bicycles, the wearing of helmets and protective gear...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. On the broader issue of driver testing...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (13 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Senators for raising this matter. On 30 May 2023, the Government approved the awarding of the next generation Coast Guard search and rescue aviation service contract to Bristow Ireland Limited. The new contract will enable the Irish Coast Guard to continue to provide world-class maritime and inland search and rescue services, environmental monitoring, helicopter emergency...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (13 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I always listen carefully to concerns and the matters raised will be carefully considered by my Department during the transition. We can all agree that the provision of an effective maritime search and rescue service is critical to Ireland as an island nation with a strong maritime sector. The sector depends on the reliability and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Ireland’s largest commercial State port, Dublin Port Company handles approximately 50% of the total freight at Irish ports. In line with the Programme for Government, National Ports Policy and the National Development Plan, Dublin Port Company is progressing implementation of its Masterplan 2040 to facilitate the Port to provide for future sustainable growth and changes in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: All enquires relating to the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) are handled by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working days I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Action 121 of Phase 1 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 is to 'Review current arrangements in relation to traffic wardens and other authorised officers' powers of enforcement, complementary to An Garda Síochána, to identify any further developments that may be appropriate, subject to legal advice.' This particular action arose out the public consultation phase...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory is prohibited, unless an exemption to do so is granted by the Minister for Transport. These orders relate to the carriage of munitions of war and do not impose any requirement on air operators regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: The referenced request was sent by e-mail on the afternoon of Friday 24 November 2023, some seven working days prior to this question. The e-mail was sent to a named individual in the Department, rather than to a Departmental or Divisional e-mail address. The Department of Transport's Customer Charter states that e-mails should be responded to within ten working days. A response will...