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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence 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. I am not aware of any inadequacy with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for Driver Testing Service and the provision of test centres. As such, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed 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: Waterways Issues (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: As confirmed in previous responses to parliamentary questions, the vessel in question is located in the Port of Drogheda, which Port is owned and overseen by Louth County Council since 2017. As also previously advised, any queries regarding the projected dates of removal of the ship from the Port of Drogheda should be directed to Louth County Council, or to the Department of Housing, Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing Service. The Authority carries out the driving test to a standard that complies with the EU Directive on Driving Licences. The Authority has an appeals process where, if an applicant is unhappy with how a driving test was conducted or believe they were unfairly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fines Administration (10 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The administration of speeding offences, including payment methods for same, is a matter for An Garda Síochána and accordingly, falls under the remit of the Minister for Justice. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (11 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Driving disqualification court order information is sent electronically from the Courts Service to my Department. This information is then endorsed on driver records on the Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). If a court order cannot be matched automatically against an Irish driver record, the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS), operated by the Road Safety Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Apr 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 the driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (16 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The European Union (Motor Insurance) Regulations 2023 inserted a new section 81A in the Road Traffic Act, 1961, setting out that motorsports events and activities are exempted from motor insurance requirements, provided the local authority ensures that the organisers have sufficient public liability insurance in place. As there is no limit to personal injury awards, each local authority may...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (16 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Motor Insurance Directive (EU) 2021/2118 was transposed into national legislation by the European Union (Motor Insurance) Regulations 2023 (SI 643 of 2023). Motorsports events and activities are exempted from the requirements of the Directive. Regulation 3(14) of the 2023 inserts a new section 81A in the Road Traffic Act, 1961, setting out that motorsports events and activities are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (16 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Vehicle registration is a matter for Revenue. However, for the Deputy's information, the table below provides a breakdown of the total private licensed car fleet from 2016 -2024. The 2024 figures are as of 31 March 2024. These figures represent the number of vehicles where there was a current payment of Motor Tax on record as of the 31 December in each year 2006-2023 and as of 31 March 2024...

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: I welcome the opportunity to address the House. As many Deputies will be aware, in three of the past four years, we have seen an increase in road-related fatalities and serious accidents. Last year, 2023, was a particularly stark year on our roads with 188 people losing their lives, the worst total in close to a decade. Tragically, this upward trend has continued well into 2024. As of...

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: That is what is happening.

Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Ceann Comhairle is right about the issue of driver distraction. Something that is being discussed and researched at present is car design and how it has evolved. It is as big an issue in terms of driver distraction and is being flagged by many researchers. The European Commission and the wider European research community are assessing this in the context of standards in car design. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (18 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Shannon Heritage business and sites in Clare transferred from the Shannon Airport Group to Clare County Council from 1 May 2023. As Dunguaire Castle is located in county Galway, it was not part of that transfer agreement, however I understand that Clare County Council operated the Castle on behalf of the Group on a temporary basis over the 2023 summer season. I understand that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Data Protection (18 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The previous Question to which the Deputy refers requested information regarding numbers of road traffic incidents at certain locations. My Department does not hold data on the specific locations referenced and is therefore not withholding the information requested, for GDPR reasons or otherwise. Responsibility for investigating road traffic incidents rests with the An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (18 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collisions data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (23 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of vessels in Ireland requires compliance with a range of maritime safety and pollution prevention requirements as well as crew welfare and crew qualifications. The carriage of passengers on a vessel in Ireland requires the highest levels of maritime safety to ensure the safety of the travelling public. The purchase of a vessel is a private commercial transaction for an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Apr 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 the driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (23 Apr 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: NCT and insurance requirements apply only to registered vehicles in Ireland. The legislation and practices governing the importation and registration of motor vehicles in Ireland is a matter for the Office of the Revenue Commissioners and the legal basis for the matter described by the Deputy is Chapter IV of the Finance Act 1992 and the Vehicle Registration and Taxation Regulations. ...