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

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. It gives me the opportunity to set out for the House the position with regard to the status of the application for additional school accommodation made by Balla Secondary School, County Mayo. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Education, Deputy Norma Foley. Balla Secondary School is a mixed school under the...

EU-LAC International Foundation: Motion (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation, signed at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on 25th October, 2016, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 30th March, 2023.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputy Smith for raising this important issue. We recently sanctioned 75 driving tester posts which will increase the number from approximately 100 last year. Thirty testers were recruited at the end of last year, so more than 200 driving testers will be in employment this year. There should therefore be an improvement in waiting times toward the tail end of this year. There is a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Ardagh for bringing this important issue to the House. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly. As a Government, we are fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes, which are a valuable part of our health service. Lung cancer screening is receiving increasing attention and the international evidence in this area continues...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Ardagh. I reiterate that the national screening advisory committee will consider the updated European Council recommendation on cancer screening and advise the Minister for Health and his Department on this evidence. We are committed to the further expansion of screening in Ireland in accordance with internationally accepted criteria and best practice. I assure the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address the House on this important matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly. I acknowledge the important service Bantry General Hospital provides to a large and unique geographical area, from the peninsulas in the south west to Clonakilty and Timoleague in the east. Bantry General Hospital has received a substantial allocation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate Senator Lombard raising this important issue. This Government is fully committed to investing in Ireland's healthcare infrastructure and services in line with the ambition and direction mapped out by Sláintecare. We are pleased to confirm that the construction works are progressing on the endoscopy unit at Bantry General Hospital and there is a planned date for its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 283 together. The Government recently announced that it has accepted a recommendation to offer the next Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) search & rescue aviation (SAR) contract to Bristow Ireland Limited. The contract will provide for the day and night-time operation of four helicopter bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin. In addition to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Government recently announced that it has accepted a recommendation to offer the next Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) search & rescue aviation (SAR) contract to Bristow Ireland Limited. The contract will provide for the day and night-time operation of four helicopter bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin. In addition to the helicopter service, the new Coast Guard aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the promotion of road safety awareness, safety campaigns, and the dissemination of road safety information. 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: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Government recently announced that it has accepted a recommendation to offer the next Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) search & rescue aviation (SAR) contract to Bristow Ireland Limited. The contract will provide for the day and night-time operation of four helicopter bases in Sligo, Shannon, Waterford and Dublin. In addition to the helicopter service, the new Coast Guard aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: Eligibility for the Disabled Parking Permit is defined in the current Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations as applying only to those with a permanent condition or disability that severely restricts their ability to walk. As part of the application process, the applicant's doctor is required to fill out a form outlining the exact nature of the applicant's mobility impairment and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I understand one of my officials in the Department has engaged with the individual concerned, and the matter has been addressed to their satisfaction.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. This includes the regulation of Approved Driving Instructors. 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: Taxi Licences (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport including the issuing of taxi permits. 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: Haulage Industry (1 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 exempt Northern Ireland 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 Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (1 Jun 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: Road Traffic Offences (31 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The table below shows the number of penalty point notices issued for driving without insurance for the years 2018 to 2022 and to 30 April 2023 (most recent data available for 2023). The number of penalty points applied for each such offence is 5. Year Number of Penalty Point Endorsement Notices issued 2018 4,498 ...