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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Transport Authority (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I wish to reassure Senator O'Loughlin that the Government is strongly committed to delivering a cost-efficient and sustainable public transport network and the review of existing fare structures has a key role to play in achieving those goals. The rationale for implementing the new national fares strategy is to remove the current inconsistencies in the existing fare structure which the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility forthe National Driving Test service. This includes test applications, scheduling matters and the data regarding waiting list times. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply on the specific information requested. I would ask the Deputy to contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the promotion of public awareness of road safety and of measures, including the advancement of education, relating to the promotion of the safe use of roads. The Department is of the view that the wearing protective clothing such as of helmets and high visibility clothing is better achieved by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. The specific information requested is held by the RSA. Therefore, I have referred to the RSA 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 delays,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Appointments to State Boards under the aegis of my Department are made in line with the Government Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards. In relation to board of the Road Safety Authority, a vacancy arose in December 2022 following a resignation and a further board member’s term expired in August 2023. In June 2023 the Public Appointments Service launched a campaign for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Consequently, neither I nor my Department have powers to intervene in aspects of service delivery, including scheduling matters. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for consideration and direct response on the specific issues...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service. The current national waiting time is currently 28 weeks, which far exceeds the agreed service level waiting time for invitation to test of 10 weeks. The service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes the deployment of driver testing staff. As such, the first part of the question regarding the Cavan test centre is being referred to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 and 152 together. From 1 May 2023 responsibility for past pensionable remuneration for all Irish Aviation Authority (“IAA”) staff, transferred from the IAA to AirNav Ireland. In line with the Rules of the Pension Plan any increases to pensions in payment are at the discretion of AirNav Ireland. In this regard, the Board of AirNav...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Consequently, information on applicants is held by the RSA and neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response on the specific case raised. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Teanga (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Faoi iamh, mar áis don Teachta, tá cóip de na coinníollacha a bhaineann le Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge de chuid mo Roinne.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Consequently, information on applicants is held by the RSA and neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. On the broader issue of delays, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Consequently, information on applicants is held by the RSA and neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. On the broader issue of delays, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Appointments to State Boards under the aegis of my Department are made in line with the Government Guidelines on Appointments to State Boards. In relation to the board of the Road Safety Authority, the Public Appointments Service launched a campaign for non-executive directors to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the board in June 2023. That recruitment process is expected to be...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: It was.

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport has secured €3.5 billion to fund projects and programmes run under our remit in 2024. This has been a budget focused on investing in young people and families. This theme is apparent in the package that has been provided to continue many of the public transport affordability measures for families and young adults. The 50% discount for those with a young...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Speed Limit Review is a key deliverable in the Phase 1 Action Plan for the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030. The Review, which was published in September, considered Irish evidence and experience to date, best practice internationally and extensive transport modelling scenarios. A Working Group was established to oversee the Review in early 2022. The Group was co-chaired...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes holding information on driver theory test wait times at all test centres. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (11 Oct 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 queries on these matters 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.