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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transfer of Undertakings (21 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 to 52, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware, the matters raised are currently the subject of legal proceedings in the Commercial Court. Accordingly, I am constrained in publicly commenting on issues relating to the recent procurement project or matters pertaining to the ongoing legal process itself. In addition, it would not be appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (22 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS). I wish to advise the Deputy that queries in relation to pension entitlement under the IASS should be addressed to the scheme's Trustees. My Department has no role in the operation of the IASS.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 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 and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question, relating to the Tallaght test centre, 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: Insurance Industry (22 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The position remains unchanged since I answered this question in December 2023. Insurers access the Department of Transport's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), to allow verification of the number of penalty points endorsed on a licence. This access is provided under Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2014. Among other things, the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 extended access...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this important issue. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this topic with members of the House. I understand that the Deputy’s question is in relation to the provision funding to Cork County Council for emergency repairs on roads and bridges following Storm Babet in October with an emphasis on the east Cork region. As the Deputy said, I was in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I absolutely agree with the Deputy. There is a key safety component to this, in addition to the wider issues around the social, economic and community infrastructure. We appreciate the Deputy raising this, and the Government is fully committed to restoring our road networks after the impact of this storm. The vast interconnected network is used by cars, buses, trucks, vans and cyclists,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Environmental Policy (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputy Cowen for raising this important matter. The Government broadly supports the ambition of the nature restoration law, NRL, throughout its development and welcomes the vote to approve the regulation in the European Parliament earlier this week. Throughout the debate on these proposals, a key ambition for the Government has been to ensure that they achieve their key nature...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Environmental Policy (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I reiterate that while we support the ambition, we are fully committed to ensuring farmers will be key actors in the development and delivery of the wider nature restoration plan. The Deputy is correct that we need to have a partnership approach, with Government working with the farming community and the agricultural sector. If we look across Europe at how certain countries have managed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 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. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response with the information requested has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 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 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: Vehicle Registration Tax (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Irish motor tax does not apply to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions. It applies to vehicles registered in Ireland and using the public roads. The Revenue Commissioners is responsible for the registration of vehicles in Ireland, including the re-registration of vehicles registered in other jurisdictions and imported into the State by individuals resident in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the issuing of pilot licences. My Department contacted the IAA to get the current position in relation to timelines for the issuing of pilot licences. I understand that the IAA process over 350 pilot licence applications per week. The issuing or updating of a licence requires...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Strips Usage (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the operation, management and development of 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: Driver Test (27 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 and ensuring consistent testing standards nationally. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed 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: Driver Test (27 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 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. Regarding driver testing delays more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 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 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: Tax Code (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The first motor tax on a commercial vehicle can only be paid at the vehicle owner's local Motor Tax Office, run by the local authorities. This is in order to verify that the vehicle and owner are eligible for commercial motor tax. Motor tax is based on the construction and use of a vehicle. In order to qualify for the commercial rate of motor tax, a vehicle must be constructed or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 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 and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. Regarding driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: My department does not have access to individual driving licence applications. All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: My Department through the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) maintains a record of the ‘registered owners’ of motor vehicles. While the initial registration of the vehicle (including name and address details of the vehicle owner) is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners, my Department manages all subsequent change of ownership notifications. The change of ownership...