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

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for his question. I am aware of the importance of this matter and the concern in Dublin and in other locations. It is a very serious issue of safety in our public transport network, as the Deputy said. I fully recognise that those who regularly use and work in our public transport network are most directly impacted by any safety or security incidents. Safety and...

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

Jack Chambers: I wish Deputy Kenny well in his new spokesperson role. 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 master plans and consider opportunities with regard to offshore wind energy. The Tier 1 ports of Dublin, Cork and Shannon Foynes all undertook significant capital...

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

Jack Chambers: On offshore wind, the Deputy will be aware that the Port of Waterford is proposing to develop offshore renewable energy operations on the downstream location at Belview Port in Kilkenny. That project is at preliminary design stage. The Rosslare Europort is progressing plans for offshore renewable energy, ORE, with a purpose-built quay and berth and up to 50 acres for an ORE quayside storage...

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

Jack Chambers: On Dublin Port, the Deputy will be aware that a number of Departments were involved in that process, with the EU, on what footprint was required at that time. On the Deputy's previous point about Dublin Port, there is a need for additional capacity at the port. The 3FM project outlines that there will be further demands within the Dublin Port footprint. I have had positive engagement...

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

Jack Chambers: On the ORE port infrastructure, we are determined. There has been an issue and we are trying to reform that in the context of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority, MARA, and getting the marine consents. We are also working with a number of ports on advancing the business plans so that the financing can be put in place. We are ambitious to ensure that we embrace the opportunities around...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I understand from Rosslare Europort that the idea of a free zone is still at an early concept stage. The Port’s current focus and energy is on progressing its plans for developing Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) facilities through planning and financing to construction. As outlined to the Deputy when she raised the issue previously, no formal proposal from Rosslare Europort or any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I would like to thank the Deputy for his continued interest in this matter. Following engagement between my Department and Shannon Airport last year, theDepartment agreed to consider the airport’s request for financial support to provide EU hub connectivity. On foot of this, a submission was made by the Shannon Airport Group to the Department in Q2 2022, putting forward a case for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for his 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategies (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: In December 2022, the Government published Ireland’s Road Haulage Strategy 2022–2031, following two phases of public consultation. It is available on Gov.ie. The Strategy highlights the importance of the haulage and road freight sector and addresses seven thematic areas of particular relevance to the industry. These are: 1. Brexit, COVID-19 & Crisis Management 2....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 39 and 58 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. 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: Air Safety (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Irish airports have procedures in place to handle the risk posed by illegal drone activity, developed in accordance with guidance on managing drone safety risk issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Safety critical areas are defined, and a risk assessment is maintained at our airports. These procedures have been reviewed and revised where necessary in light of lessons learned...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 63, 65 and 84 together. The Government is committed to ensuring that our national commercial Irish ports are positive contributors to the ORE industry and that Ireland meets the ambitious targets of 7GW of offshore wind (2GW of which is specifically dedicated to green hydrogen) by 2030. Supporting the development of port infrastructure is a core...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport, including the use of the new North Runway. As state bodies under my remit, I have regular engagement with both the IAA and the DAA and I have met with both bodies where current operations at Dublin Airport on the use of the north runway have been discussed. I am aware that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The upcoming review of Ireland’s National Aviation Policy will provide opportunity for a broad range of policy issues to be examined, and the subject of private jets is one such matter which will be considered.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 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: Maritime Jurisdiction (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: At an international level the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced requirements for ships carrying industrial personnel to offshore developments. This is in the form of a new code for such ships referred to as the Industrial Personnel Code (IP Code). This will form a new chapter of the IMO International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: European Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which came into force in July 2022, allows Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive to drive here on their current national driving licences. All categories held on a Ukrainian licence are recognised. However, a person with C or D categories on their licence (trucks or buses) must have a driver certificate of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service. This includes assignment of driver testers. I would firstly like to assure the Deputy that my Department is working closely with the Authority on addressing driver testing waiting times, which is an issue of great concern. The service has been under significant pressure to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Government recognises the important role that the haulage sector plays in maintaining Ireland’s essential supply chains and acknowledges the recent cost pressures on haulage businesses. As announced in February the Government approved a new Scheme design, and funding of €18 million for the Licensed Haulage Support Scheme 2023 to assist licensed haulage businesses with cost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 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. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. The RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process, consequently, I understand that those who are eligible and have been...