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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (26 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Government recognises the important role that the haulage sector plays in maintaining Ireland’s strategic supply chains and in supporting Irish businesses and acknowledges the cost pressures on haulage operators, including as a result of high fuel prices in recent years. Two temporary haulage support schemes were run by the Department of Transport in 2022 and 2023, with a total...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. However, I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is working closely with the Authority to address the issue of driver testing waiting times, which is affecting many throughout the State. The service has been under significant pressure to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority and the Authority holds the relevant information. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: In March 2021, I launched the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme as a response to the need to improve safety at the ‘front of school’ environment and enhance access to school grounds. The programme aims to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools and to create safer walking and cycling routes within communities. This will help alleviate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 75 and 76 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the specific information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The contract for the provision of next generation Coast Guard aviation services was signed with Bristow Ireland Limited on 11 August 2023. The contract provides for the operation of four helicopter bases all on 24/7 duty, with the addition of a Coast Guard Fixed Wing aircraft service for the first time. The Department and the Irish Coast Guard will facilitate, support, and expects to see,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The current framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2030. I am working closely with key partners, including the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána, on delivery of Phase 1 of the Strategy. The Strategy has the target of reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030, and to achieve Vision Zero on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: An application for an exemption, pursuant to Article 5 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, was submitted for the flight that arrived at Shannon Airport on 6 September. However, the air operator later informed, after seeking clarification from its customer, that no munitions of war would be transported on this particular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driving Test service. Consequently, neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. On the broader issue of delays, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which has increased by 28% compared with 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93, 94 and 95 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing service. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe that the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process such that those who are eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing service. Consequently, neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for 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: Transfer of Undertakings (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The contract for the provision of next generation Coast Guard aviation services was signed with Bristow Ireland Limited on 11 August 2023. The contract provides for the operation of four helicopter bases all on 24/7 duty, with the addition of a Coast Guard Fixed Wing aircraft service for the first time. The Department and the Irish Coast Guard will facilitate, support, and expects to see,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Howth Coast Guard Unit operates from a fully equipped station building in the Howth Fishery Harbour Centre that was built by the Office of Public Works in 2001. There is currently no requirement for a new station for the Howth Unit, however, the Coast Guard Station is currently a priority on the Irish Coast Guard Building Maintenance Programme for a proposed extension to the rear of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing service. Consequently, neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe that the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process such that those who are eligible and have been waiting the longest are offered a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: From 1 May 2023 responsibility for past pensionable remuneration for all Irish Aviation Authority (‘IAA’) staff, transferred from the IAA to AirNav Ireland. In line with the Rules of the Pension Plan any increases to pensions in payment are at the discretion of AirNav Ireland and where proposed, are subject to ministerial approval. In 2014 in the light of adverse market...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was signed into law on 23 June. The Act creates a new vehicle category called powered personal transporters (PPTs), which includes e-scooters and future micro-mobility devices as needed. Unlike mechanically propelled vehicles such as cars, trucks and buses, PPTs do not require registration, tax or motor insurance. PPT users do not require a licence and,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116, 117 and 118 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. The specific information relating to testing waiting times is held by the Authority and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The 2022 audited accounts and annual report for the Road Safety Authority were provided to my Department on 30 June 2023. They were laid before the Oireachtas on 12 September 2023 and should, therefore, be publicly available on the website of the Road Safety Authority in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125, 126 and 127 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The specific information relating to driver theory and driver testing waiting times in Donegal is held by the Authority and I have referred the questions to the RSA for...