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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 46 together. 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 Authority operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As part of Action 6 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy a review is underway to examine the framework for setting of speed limits in Ireland including specific consideration of the introduction of a 30km/h default speed limit in urban areas. As part of the work of the group an assessment was carried out on the existing framework of speed limits including the current guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 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 this 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: Haulage Industry (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The UK HGV road user levy was introduced in 2014, affecting all UK roads including in Northern Ireland. Prior to its introduction, the Irish Government engaged with UK authorities seeking to have Northern Ireland exempted from the charge because of the potential impact on cross-border trade. The UK authorities ultimately decided to maintain the levy, with only very minor exemptions for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 164 together. daa is progressing the deployment of additional counter drone technology to complement the already functioning drone detection system at the airport. The deployment of counter drone technology at Dublin airport is a complex operation and the technology needs to be deployed and operated safely. There has been a number of...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165, 177, 178 and 182 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 was enacted on 22 May 2019. The Act provides a wholly independent aircraft noise regulation process in accordance with EU Regulation 598/2014, ensuring that all future development at Dublin Airport is subject to assessment and mitigation in respect of the impact of associated aircraft movements on the noise environment around Dublin...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 179 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of National Driver Testing service, including scheduling. On the matter of the steps being taken to reduce driving test waiting times I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is working closely with the Authority on addressing driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The number of cruise ships that have visited and berthed in Ireland in the last ten years is set out in the following table. Irish Ports Year * Number All Irish ports 2012 Cruise Ships Visits to Irish Ports 190 All Irish ports 2013 Cruise Ships Visits to Irish Ports 210 ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for her remarks. We will reflect the feedback from today to the NTA. Other iterations of consultations related to BusConnects in Dublin were responsive. If one looks at the original plan compared with today there have been a lot of changes through proper public engagement and engagement with local representatives. We will reflect the points made. I am sure there have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11, 18 and 20 together. An underspend for quarter 1 is quite normal and is largely related to the timing of expenditure within the year. It is anticipated that all spending allocations for capital projects will be used by the end of the year. The first quarter underspend is primarily in four areas: greenways, EV grant schemes and infrastructure, public...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank everyone for their input. Deputy Duncan Smith referred to a number of projects for which he advocates. This requires forensic assessment and is getting that and scrutiny in the Department. We will examine the second quarter and the projections there. On Deputy Ó Cuív's point, if repurposing is going to happen, it will have to happen in early autumn or late summer in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The pathfinder programme, consisting of 35 sustainable mobility projects, will be delivered around the country over the next three years. The programme, which was launched in October 2022, aims to bring increased momentum to the delivery of projects at a local level, providing templates that can be replicated elsewhere with a strong emphasis on experimental and innovative approaches. The...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I fully agree. It is very important in all of the investment decisions and change that we are trying to make that we bring people with us. People need clear messaging and awareness of climate action and the other benefits of sustainable mobility, including the benefits to individuals, families, communities and businesses. Achieving a shift to zero or low carbon transfer modes, including...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The National Transport Authority is overseeing the delivery of the BusConnects programme in our five major cities, including Galway, which will be substantially delivered in all five cities by 2030. BusConnects Galway will be a major enhancement to the bus system in Galway, comprising changes to the network, the fleet, ticketing, bus shelters and poles, and the development of bus lanes and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank both Deputies for their remarks. Like Deputy Farrell, I welcome the fact there has been progress on a night bus for the city. As the Deputies know, the public consultation closed on 2 June and the redesign will be finalised in the coming months. I will reflect the Deputy's feedback and that of Deputy Ó Cuív on Mervue and the bus stop there. The intention of a network...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate everyone's input on this. In response to Deputy Shanahan, there are tremendous opportunities for regional connectivity, providing strategic growth and opportunities as part of the all-island rail review. In response to Deputy Alan Farrell, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has previously outlined the order for battery electric carriages. Across the Government, we are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the opportunity to provide an update on the transport delivery task force as set out in the Climate Action Plan 2023, CAP23. As the Deputy will know, the Government has established six climate delivery task forces in key sectoral areas. Transport's task force is known as the sustainable mobility policy, SMP, leadership group. Of the 15 transport-related work programmes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Deputy Martin Kenny knows, the Government is funding this road in 2023. Some €400,000 is being allocated, which is allowing it to progress. The decision the Government made on this road-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Projects (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: No. The decision the Government made on this road was to include it as a key road in the national development plan. The briefing I have received is very clear. It is that the project will assist in the delivery of a high quality road network along the Atlantic corridor, linking Cork, Limerick, Galway and Sligo. It will provide enhanced regional accessibility in the context of Ireland West...