Results 201-220 of 4,967 for speaker:Seán Canney

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review was undertaken by my Department in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland and the Review’s Final Report was published in July 2024. The Review's Final Report sets out 32 strategic recommendations to enhance and expand the rail system in Ireland and Northern Ireland up to 2050, aligning...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Car Testing Service. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level or in individual cases. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes the provision of test centres, and I understand that a site for a new south Dublin test centre has been identified and that the RSA aims for it to be open and operational in September. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review was undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. Following two public consultations, the Review’s Final Report was published in July 2024. The Review's Final Report sets out 32 strategic recommendations to enhance and expand the rail system in Ireland and Northern Ireland up...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 521 and 555 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputies' questions to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: Under Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 2006, it is an offence to hold a mobile phone while driving a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place. While it is legally permissible speak on a mobile phone via a hands-free device, S.I. No. 178/2014 clarified that it is an offence to send or read text messages and emails even if a hands-free device is in use. If an individual is detected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: Penalty point data is sourced from the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), which serves as the official record for driving licence, penalty point, and disqualification information. This data is electronically transmitted to the NVDF on a weekly basis by An Garda Síochána (AGS) and the Courts Service. It includes:Offences arising from paid Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) issued by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I can confirm that any vehicle registered and operated on Irish roads must comply with EU type-approval standards, as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2018/858. This includes all mechanically propelled vehicles, including sports utility vehicles (SUVs), provided they meet the required standards. The current...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that access to transport for people with disabilities is a multifaceted issue that involves work carried out by multiple Government departments. Recently, the Department of Transport was tasked with developing a new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS) as one specific personal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Department of Transport is developing a new grant-based scheme to succeed the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme. The Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS) will provide needs-based support for vehicle adaptations, to improve the ability of those with a physical disability...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: The current national framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. The Strategy was launched in December 2021 and follows international best practice, aligns with EU and UN targets, and is based on the Safe Systems approach. It is being delivered in partnership by key road safety stakeholders including my Department, the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: The Safe Routes To School Programme was launched by my Department in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting, and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions. This should help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the number of students who...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting, and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions including, in some cases, school zones. These projects should help alleviate congestion at school gates...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 605 to 607, inclusive, together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for both the National Driver Testing Service and the Driver Theory Test. As such, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (29 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I have responsibility for the legislation underpinning the Disabled Parking Permit Scheme. An application for a disabled parking permit incurs a fee of €35 and the permit must be renewed every two years. The purpose of this fee is, firstly, to cover the administrative costs of processing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level or in individual cases. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (17 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes the provision of test centres. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Jul 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the  information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority, which has statutory responsibility for Certificate of Professional Competence matters. Accordingly, I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...