Results 2,061-2,080 of 9,158 for speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy may be aware A-Traktors are a type of vehicle converted to a low-speed tractor that can be driven in Sweden by young drivers with a special license. I am given to understand that these A-Traktors in Sweden are limited to 30km/hr and are effectively modified cars and trucks mainly used by 15 to 18-year-olds before getting their full driver's license. The vehicle category is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Postal Services (28 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy and I appreciate what he has said. There are clearly discrepancies with respect to the feedback which has been given to him. We have engaged with An Post overnight and this morning. It is something I will raise with the company when I meet it again at the next formal engagement. I will try to get some of the history and backdrop to the publicity post service and the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Postal Services (28 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I have engaged with the management of An Post on five occasions since I was appointed late last year. In addition to regular engagement between my office and An Post, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, last spoke formally to the CEO of An Post on Wednesday, 5 July at a meeting held in Leinster House. There is frequent and ongoing engagement with An Post management and staff at official level...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Postal Services (28 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the Deputy raising this matter. We briefly discussed it this week and, following that discussion, my office has engaged with An Post on the issue of publicity post. An Post informs me that it offers a publicity post service that allows businesses, charities and other organisations to have material delivered with the regular post. As the Deputy said, the service is split into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness testing, Ireland, like all Member States, must comply with the specified intervals for carrying out such inspections. This is given effect in Irish law by the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (SI 415/2017), as amended. Regulation 3(2) of the 2017 Regulations provides that the initial test due date for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 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 officials and I take the current driver testing backlog extremely seriously. My Department is working closely with the Authority to address the issue of driver testing waiting times, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Relations (28 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. My Department and the Irish Coast Guard will facilitate, support, and expects to see,...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I am pleased to be in the Seanad today to update all Members on road safety and current progress against actions within the Government's road safety strategy for the period from 2021 to 2030. This is an opportunity for me to hear Members' perspectives on a matter of grave concern to us all. It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the tragic loss of life on Ireland's roads in 2023. From...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank all Senators for prioritising the issue of road safety today in their business. It is shocking that as we sit here, so many families across the State are grieving the loss of their loved ones on our roads. Recent trends serve as a reminder to all of us that we can never be complacent about road safety. Reducing road deaths and serious injuries will only be achieved if we all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department does not have access to individual driving licence applications and may not intervene in the licence application process. All enquiries relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under Section 4 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (No.14 of 2006). The National Driver License Service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (27 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. 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 received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 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. Consequently, neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. The driver testing service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which has increased by 28% compared with 2021 figures. In...

Reversal of Planned Fuel Price Increases: Motion [Private Members] (26 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all the words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — the volatility in fuel prices being experienced now, and over the last 18 months, is due to a variety of geopolitical issues including the Ukraine war, none of which the Government has any control or influence over; — crude oil is an internationally...

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 Driving Test service. Consequently, the detailed information for each test centre requested is held by them. I have referred the Question to the Authority 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: Airport Policy (26 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Government recognises the important role regional airports play in their areas and in regional development. As such, Kerry Airport has received almost €20 million in exchequer support under the Regional Airports Programme over the past 10 years. This support is targeted at safety and security related operations and activities to ensure the airport remains regulatorily compliant. In...

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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service 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. Department officials were meeting with the RSA on a weekly basis for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (26 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 (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. Consequently, information on applicants is held by the RSA and 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,...

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

Jack Chambers: Under Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the provision of parking bays on public roads is a sole function of local authorities. My Department does not monitor parking bay numbers and does not have sight of the statistics requested. The Deputy may wish to bring her query to the direct attention of the local authority sector. The Local Government Management Agency has a dedicated...