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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The disabled parking permit is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, or who are registered blind. Eligibility for the permit is not based on specific illnesses or conditions, but on the applicant's level of mobility. My Department is currently undertaking an extensive review of the Disabled Parking Scheme,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries on these matters 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: Road Safety (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 creates a new vehicle category called powered personal transporters (PPTs), which includes e-scooters, and provides for regulations to allow for their use on public roads. There are no current plans to regulate any type of PPT other than e-scooters. E-scooter regulations for e-scooters will specify the technical requirements for e-scooters and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: My Department is responsible for the Irish Coast Coast Guard building programme which aims to ensure Coast Guard stations, around the coast of Ireland, are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of volunteers delivering this service. The programme is managed through the Office of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to build and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance from the Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport shares data with Government Departments, Agencies and other bodies (including Motor Tax Offices) for the provision of services to citizens and to enable the operation of public services. The Department of Transport only shares data where a sound legal basis exists. An effective governance framework is in place to ensure all data shared from the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: My remit as Minister for Transport is limited to drafting of legislation underpinning the Disabled Parking Scheme, including eligibility for a disabled parking permit, the nomination of bodies responsible for issuing permits and the design and dimensions of disabled parking bays. The provision and physical location of these bays is a matter for each local authority. While I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including the advancement of driver education. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The National Fleet Database (NFD) is part of the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID), which provides a single reference point for motor vehicles insured in Ireland. The IMID is operated by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI). The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 requires details for fleet and motor trader vehicles to be uploaded to the NFD. It is estimated there are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The National Fleet Database (NFD) contains the insurance details and licence plate numbers for all commercial fleet and motor trade vehicles on Irish roads. There is an obligation on commercial insurance policyholders to supply up to date and accurate information to the NFD. There is no requirement for Delegated State Authorities (DSAs) to update the NFD. DSA vehicles, which includes Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport including car parking at the airport. Accordingly, as the issue raised by the deputy is an operational one, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 242, 243 and 281 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service. As the employer of driver testers, contractual terms are a matter for the RSA I have thereforereferred part of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask theDeputy to contact my office if a reply is not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: All enquires relating to CPC cards and testing are handled by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Jan 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: Road Traffic Offences (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under section 40 of the Road Traffic Act 2016, when the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is notified of a driving disqualification of an Irish licence holder for an offence committed in the United Kingdom, it must apply to an Irish court to give effect to the UK disqualification in Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's enquiry to the RSA for direct reply in regards the statistical aspect as this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Jan 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 questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. Regarding driver testing delays,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the promotion of public awareness campaigns and for the advancement of education specific to the safe use of roads. I have therefore referred the Deputy's 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. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service. Regarding driver testing delays, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand. Anticipating ongoing demand pressures and following a request for additional resources last year, my Department gave approval for the recruitment of up to 75...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: To drive a vehicle, a driver with an identified or specified illness must meet strict medical standards, which are assessed by the person’s doctor. Medical checks are required to ensure a person’s fitness to drive for road safety reasons. A medical report must be completed by a general practitioner (GP) and a licence may be issued for one, three or ten years. The period of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (17 Jan 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: Driver Test (17 Jan 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 questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.