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

Jack Chambers: 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 objective of the National Offshore Wind Delivery Taskforce and the...

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

Jack Chambers: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. The Inter-departmental working group met on 23 January, 22 February and 20 April this year. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a significant financial package has now been agreed to support the transfer of Shannon Heritage to Clare County Council. This financial package which includes up to €6m in Exchequer funding in 2023,...

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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which is up 28% on 2021 figures. This increase in demand for driving tests and the time to invitation for learner drivers has a number of contributing factors which include an increase in learner...

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

Jack Chambers: Following the receipt of a survey application in respect of the Hebble Sand, the Marine Survey Office (MSO) is proceeding in accordance with its established procedures and a surveyor has been appointed. The next step is for the applicant to make such necessary arrangements for the survey, including the provision of safe access to and onboard the vessel and the provision of any necessary...

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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the location of test centres is matter for 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: Driver Test (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which is up 28% on 2021 figures. This increase in demand for driving tests and the time to invitation for learner drivers has a number of contributing factors which include an increase in learner...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fatalities on our roads over the last 12 months over and above the pandemic period, as well as above 2019 levels. For every fatality there is a family and community severely impacted by this loss. The current road safety framework is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2030. The Road Safety Authority has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department does not have any funding for the purposes of grant schemes of this type. For information, the Road Safety Authority's website provides a list of organisations lending support to victims, and their families, who have been directly affected by road traffic collisions. The support provided ranges from general information to advocacy services to those bereaved or injured by road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (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 learnt...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (3 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The operation of the schemes is a matter between the management of An Post, staff representatives and the trustees...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: In respect of the duration of validity of National Car Test (NCT) certificates generally, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are set at EU level. Therefore, all EU-issued licences are mutually recognised in Member States. Ireland may make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (3 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 82 together. With effect from 1 May 2023 the air navigation functions of the Irish Aviation Authority have transferred to a 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. The matters raised by the Deputy are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 84 together. 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 specific part of Deputy's Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 88 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which is up 28% on 2021 figures. This increase in demand for driving tests and the time to invitation for learner drivers has a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 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. I have therefore referred the specific part of Deputy's Question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (3 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 is due to return to the Seanad for the Report and Final Stage on 24 May 2023. Given that there are Seanad amendments, a report back to the Dáil after passing the Seanad will be required. It is anticipated that the Bill will be signed into law in June. Work on commencement orders has already begun. This Bill contains a number of provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of licences, categories of vehicles and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are set at EU level. Therefore, all EU-issued licences are recognised in Member States. Ireland may make bilateral licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 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. 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...