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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (11 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Greystones project is a priority build on the Building Programme for the IRCG. The Office of Public Works are currently engaging with Wicklow County Council with regard to the final requirements of the site acquisition and plan development. Once these final matters are resolved, the OPW will progress the procurement process and then initiate construction at the site. The construction...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct 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: Driver Test (11 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the Questions to the Authority for direct 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: National Car Test (11 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness testing, Ireland, like all Member States, must comply with the minimum 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (6 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test Service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. On the matter of the steps being taken to reduce driving test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test Service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. 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...

A5 Route Upgrade: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: If I have time, I will share with Deputy Brendan Smith.

A5 Route Upgrade: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Members have stated, I confirm that the Government is not opposing this motion. I thank the Members opposite for their contributions and sincerity on this issue. Many of us here have met with some of the local people who have been campaigning for many years to see the A5 improved. The number of those killed or injured on the existing road is a sobering statistic and the rationale for an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries to the Authority for direct 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: Fisheries Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The requirement under Regulation 5(3) of SI 376/2014 applies to ships less than 500 GT which do not engage in international voyages or those that do not operate between ports in another state. Such vessels are not required to hold statutory Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) certification, although can voluntarily request to be certified in accordance with the Regulations. In the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fisheries Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 was adopted at the 96th session of the International Labour Conference on 14 June 2007. The Convention aims to ensure decent conditions of work in fishing regarding minimum requirements for work on board, conditions of service, accommodation and food, occupational safety and health protection, and medical care and social security. As this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I wish to advise the Deputy that Aer Rianta International (ARI), daa's international airport retail business, has travel retail operations at Montréal, Winnipeg, Halifax and Québec in Canada. It does not currently operate in the United Arab Emirates. A full list of all locations ARI currently operates in is available online on its website, www.ari.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210, 214 and 215 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputies' queries regarding waiting times information to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. I am aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212, 216 and 217 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred these questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputies to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National Driving Test service, this includes the format and operation of the Theory Test. Neither I, nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual applications. The Authority offers a number of options for people who require special assistance with completing their theory test. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda operations under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and, as Minister for Transport, I have no role in enforcement of any legislation, including road traffic legislation. I am advised however, that road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35, 36 and 37 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's queries to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. I am aware of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.