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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (20 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy refers to Dublin Port Company's Franchise Policy, published in May 2014, and lands described in Appendix 1 of that document. The Deputy may be aware, that since 2014 the Company undertook a review of their master plan in 2018. This is publicly available and sets out the Company's options for each parcel of land within the Dublin Port Estate. In preparation for Brexit some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Driving Test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the specific part of 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 broader subject of driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jun 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 the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process, consequently I understand that those who are eligible and have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (20 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As legal proceedings have been issued by CHC Ireland DAC, it is not appropriate for me to make any comment at this time in relation to the next IRCG SAR Aviation contract.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (20 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As set out in the table below, between 2011 and 2022, Ireland West Airport was granted over €40m in funding from my Department through various schemes, the majority of which are under the Regional Airports Programme. The Regional Airports Programme targets Exchequer support towards safety and security related projects and activities at Ireland’s smallest regional airports i.e.,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (20 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for her continued interest in this matter. In the context of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland, the Government agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Derry, working with the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive to deliver improved...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the Deputy raising this important issue. In the first instance, it is important this Government fulfils its commitments to communities under the national development plan, and that means making tangible progress on a number of roads projects, including the N4 upgrade for the people of Westmeath and Longford. The profile of spending varies through the year but it is important we...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 Jun 2023)

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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Post Office Network (15 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for this important question. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. In addition, Irish post offices are typically independent businesses run by postmasters. Decisions relating to the network, including those relating to the size,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Post Office Network (15 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The €10 million per annum is there to provide stabilisation and support and to underpin that key social, economic and community infrastructure in towns and villages across the country. In the absence of that Government decision and the commitment in the programme for Government to provide that support to post offices, we would have a greater difficulty. The State has stepped in to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Post Office Network (15 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank both Deputies. The €10 million per year will make a difference to those who perhaps were thinking of exiting as independent postmasters. Providing that stabilisation will enhance the network. In certain areas, there was consolidation. In other villages, there was an exit of a post office. We have to try to maintain the network, and the €10 million will do that, as a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (15 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The decision to apply for a survey, and its timing, rests with the ship owner, who must then make the necessary arrangements to facilitate both safe access onboard and the MSO’s survey requirements. The MSO does not have any enforcement powers to require the removal of the ship. Following the completion of any survey and the issue of a certificate any decision to leave the port is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: There is no change regarding requirements of my Department for issuance of motor dealer identity numbers. As set out in my previous response, the requirements are similar to what is required where a motor dealer requires a trade plate, or to be an authorised motor trader with the Revenue Commissioners. My Department feel they are fair, reasonable and equitable to all motor dealers in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: Operation of the National Car Testing (NCT) Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Payment for NCT tests is an operational matter and I have referred the Deputy's query 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. In respect of the Deputy's query regarding free...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jun 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. The RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process, and consequently I understand that those who are eligible and have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate what the Deputy has said. Each year that funding for new roads projects occurs, the allocations that are required to ensure there is continued progress can vary. Some years it requires a multiple of what I have outlined earlier and when construction occurs it is at a much greater scale. To move through the different gateways and to make progress in the decision-making process,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Climate Change Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: Certainly with my previous hat on, I was familiar with and was in Lixnaw with the Minister, Deputy Foley. It is a great hurling club that benefited from the sports capital programme. I will set out the facts on this, as much has been said publicly that sometimes polarises communities. It is clear that any measures will be introduced with landowners in mind and in consultation with them....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, the Minister for Transport has responsibility for overall policy and Exchequer funding for the national roads programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, under the Roads Acts, 1993 to 2015, and in line with the national development plan, NDP, the planning, design, improvement and upgrading of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue regarding the school's application and I appreciate his remarks. As I have said, my officials in the Department are working to assess the accommodation needs of the school under my Department’s capital scheme and will be in touch with the school authorities directly as soon as possible. This assessment will consider the current and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Climate Change Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I am taking this Topical Issue on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan. One of the commitments in the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 is to put forward a proposal for legally binding EU nature restoration targets. The proposed regulation on nature restoration aims to...