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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As I explained in my responses to the Questions to which the Deputy refers, the work in this area is ongoing with extensive engagement and I expect the issues to be resolved later this year. However, this is a complex area, requiring careful consideration of legal, data management and data protection matters and all parties are working to progress this matter as an utmost priority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Ireland’s current framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. The Strategy was published in December 2021 and follows international best practice, aligns with EU and UN targets, and is based on the Safe System approach. The Strategy is being delivered in partnership by my Department, the Road Safety Authority, An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic Bill 2024 (previously titled the Road Traffic Measures Bill 2023) was approved by Cabinet for drafting last October. The Bill was approved for publication in late December subject to a number of minor technical corrections, which have subsequently been remedied. It was published on 25 January 2024. The Bill seeks to:Ensure that drivers will receive multiple sets of penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: A person born in any of the counties of Northern Ireland can have their place of birth recorded as Ireland, the UK or Northern Ireland, whichever the applicant has indicated. An online application for a driving licence requires a Public Services Card (PSC) and the place of birth on the licence will be that in the PSC details. These details cannot be amended by the National Driver Licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Ireland may make bilateral driving licence exchange agreements with non-EU jurisdictions. Such agreements can be made only when the authorities in both jurisdictions have studied and compared the licensing regimes and each side is satisfied that they are compatible. This is a comprehensive process, carried out between the statutory licensing authorities in each state, to ensure the safety of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Feb 2024)

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. As such, I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures. These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of aircraft noise on health and quality of life, whilst also facilitating the sustainable development of the airport. The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) which was established under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including in relation to noise mitigation at the airport. Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures. These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (15 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, it is expressly prohibited for civil aircraft to carry munitions of war in Irish sovereign territory, without being granted an exemption to do so by the Minister for Transport. In 2023 and to date in 2024, no applications have been received or exemptions granted to permit the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) initiative on State Action Plans for the reduction of CO2 emissions from international aviation aims to facilitate the path towards aviation decarbonisation and the mitigation of the impact of aviation on the global climate. Launched on a voluntary basis by ICAO in 2010, Ireland was an early participant in the State Action Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driver Testing Service. Regarding driver testing delays more generally, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand. Following a request from the RSA for additional resources, last March my Department gave approval for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the promotion of public awareness of road safety is a statutory function of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). As such, the detailed information requested by the Deputy is held by that agency. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response and I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driver Testing Service. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply on the issues raised. Regarding driver testing delays more generally, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: My Department does not have access to individual driving licence or CPC applicationsand may not intervene in the application process. Noting that the Deputy previously submitted this question for answer on 17 January, I have requested that the Authority reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of high priority and without further delay. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the provision of new test centres, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Noting that the Deputy previously submitted this question for answer on 24th January, I have requested that the Authority reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of high priority and without further delay. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the Minister for Transport may, by regulation, provide for local authorities to control the entry of specific vehicles to particular areas. Work on direct vision technologies for commercial vehicles is a priority under Action 11 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy, which is being led by the Road Safety Authority. As Minister, I support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Irish driver licensing legislation operates within EU law and testing standards are set at EU level. Ireland may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange with non-EU jurisdictions. This is not a straightforward matter and reaching an exchange agreement is not a matter of political will. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Driver licensing is handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), on behalf of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The NDLS facilitates cash payments for issuing and renewing driving licences through the use of Payzone vouchers. Payzone vouchers may 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 (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures. These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of aircraft noise on health and quality of life, whilst also facilitating the sustainable development of the airport. The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) which was established under...