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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 May 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. I have therefore referred the Deputy's 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 issue of driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (10 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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. I am aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet high demand for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under European Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which came into force on 27 July 2022, Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive may drive here on their national driving licences. All categories on the holder's Ukrainian licence are recognised. As Ukrainian licence holders do not need to exchange their licences, there is no record of licences held....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: New Economy and Recovery Authority (10 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: My department, in line with National Development Plan objectives and National Ports Policy, continues to work with the State ports as they progress projects under their Masterplans and consider opportunities with regard to offshore wind energy. The Tier 1 Ports of Dublin, Cork, and Shannon Foynes all undertook significant capital expenditure in 2022. Under National Ports Policy our state...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (9 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Since 2011, it has been mandatory for An Garda Síochána to test a driver involved in a fatal or serious collision for the presence of alcohol. It is the Department's understanding that a garda arriving at the scene of such a collision will also test for drugs as a matter of best practice, particularly since the introduction of improved portable testing technology in recent months,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (9 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Coast Guard Unit Advisory Group (CUAG) is the official representative group of the Coast Guard volunteers. This group represents Irish Coast Guard volunteers and provides advice and input to the Coast Guard under agreed terms of reference between management and the volunteers. This group meets regularly and is involved in working with Coast Guard management to deliver a world class...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (9 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: In accordance with the existing EU regulations on civil aviation security, LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) are not prohibited articles. They can be carried by passengers into the cabin of the aircraft provided that they are screened by appropriate security equipment (liquid explosive detection equipment or LEDs). Union regulations contain specifications for such technology and lists...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies (9 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: With effect from 1 May 2023 the air navigation functions of the Irish Aviation Authority have transferred to a newly established, separate commercial semi-state company, AirNav Ireland. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for the development of policy in relation to airspace and air navigation matters. Engagement with any trade union is an internal IR matter, for AirNav Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service, including test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10 and 24 together. With the State having incurred the investment required to deliver BusConnects, it is vital to ensure sufficient enforcement is in place to protect the benefits of that investment from widespread breaches of the restrictions applying to bus lanes, cycle tracks and junctions. To effectively ensure this outcome, camera-based enforcement...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Section 81 of the Road Traffic Act provides for the use of camera apparatus to capture the constituent of an offence in the case of a number of offences under the Road Traffic Acts. Failure to obey a red light is a contravention of Article 30 of the road traffic regulations of 1997, and these regulations are made under section 35 of the 1994 Act. The offence of not obeying a red light is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank both Deputies for their thoughts on this. The working group is inclusive of representatives of An Garda, local authorities, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Department of Transport. The NTA is taking the lead in this phase, with the recommendation to be made in the third quarter of this year. We also need to look at international best practice if we are making significant...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fuel Quality (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I am answering on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. The advice is that the sustained use of E10 fuel in older vehicles may result in more frequent maintenance due to the vulnerability of certain vehicle parts to the solvent properties of ethanol requiring, for example, their more frequent replacement, but the clear feedback is that this does not mean they cannot be operated with E10...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fuel Quality (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The clear evidence and guidance is to the effect that E10 fuel is safe but may necessitate more frequent maintenance. If the Deputy wishes to correspond with the Department about her specific concerns, I will ask the officials who have been engaging on this issue here and with their European colleagues to respond with the specific guidance. That may be helpful in responding to the people...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: We are fully committed to continuing to work with all stakeholders to ensure the safest possible environment for passengers and all employees providing vital public transport services. I welcome that in recent weeks the Garda transport hub has been announced and will be in operation in the National Train Control Centre at Heuston Station this Friday, 5 May 2023. This will allow An Garda...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: It is important that we have a safe and secure network and most importantly, that people feel safe and secure. The Department of Transport hosted the inaugural annual sustainable mobility forum last week, which was attended by key stakeholders from trade unions, public transport user-group representatives and public transport companies. All stakeholders engaged positively on a wide range of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Fuel Quality (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The move to E10 has been signalled since 2021 in the renewable transport fuel policy. Moving to E10 petrol as standard will bring an immediate climate change mitigation measure using the existing vehicle fleet. The Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, made regulations for E10 on 1 April 2023 and these will be fully operational by 1 July. The regulations will be kept under review under the ongoing...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: As set out in the previous reply to Deputy Martin Kenny, the Department continues to work with the State's ports as they progress projects in their master plans in line with national development plan objectives and national ports policy. The tier 1 ports of Dublin, Cork and Shannon Foynes all undertook significant capital expenditure in 2022. On 25 April 2023, the Government announced a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The specific plans at Dublin Port relate to the growth that will occur, notwithstanding the need to ensure regional ports are also developed. It is about striking the balance in that regard. There will be a review as part of the national ports policy, into which we welcome the Deputy's input. I am aware of the Deputy's experience prior to politics. We are ambitious for Rosslare. We have...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ports Policy (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: It is not a case of either-or, thankfully, because the economy is growing at pace. We have a requirement to develop our regional ports, as the Deputy said. There is also a requirement to deal with the level of trade through Dublin. When one looks at the logistics pattern and the level of trade and the fact that a significant percentage of the goods and materials are delivered very close to...