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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. In addition, Irish post offices are typically independent businesses that are run by postmasters. Decisions relating to the network, including those in relation to the size, distribution and future of the network are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: State Bodies (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. In addition, Irish post offices are typically independent businesses that are run by postmasters. Decisions relating to the network, including those in relation to the size, distribution and future of the network are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Waterways Issues (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport's Marine Survey Office is proceeding in accordance with its established procedures and is waiting for the owner of the M/V Hebble Sand to progress their application for the required "Load Line" survey. The ship is located in the Port of Drogheda. Ownership of this port company was transferred to Louth County Council in 2017 and oversight of the company rests with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: Motor tax rates for private cars based on CO2 emissions were first introduced for cars registered from 2008 onwards. Cars registered prior to that date continue to be taxed based on engine capacity. New vehicles registered up to and including 31 December 2020 pay both VRT and motor tax based on vehicle emissions measured using the system available at that time, known as the New European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Properties (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The specific information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have referred the Deputy's question 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.

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

Jack Chambers: Initial Basic Training (IBT) is a training course for learner motorcycle riders. It gives new riders strong training foundations on which they can build their knowledge and skills. It’s a 16–18 hour training course broken down into separate modules covering a mixture of theory and practical riding skills. On completion of the IBT, a certificate of satisfactory completion is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: In answering the Deputy’s question, it is important to note that 'private jets' are not specifically defined in national, European or international law. The nature of ownership does not arise as a specific categorisation and therefore data is not collected specifically in relation to ‘private jets’. Data in relation to flight types are categorised based on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66 and 69 together. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was signed into law on 23 June. The Act creates a new vehicle category called powered personal transporters (PPTs), which includes e-scooters and future micro-mobility devices as needed. Unlike mechanically propelled vehicles such as cars, trucks and buses, PPTs do not require registration, tax or motor...

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

Jack Chambers: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78, 79 and 90 together. The Speed Limit Review is a key deliverable in Phase 1 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021 - 2030. This action is now complete and the Review, which was published in September, looked at Irish experience to date, best practice internationally and is underpinned by extensive transport modelling. The review was undertaken by a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 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 tests for each county. 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 has not been received within...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which to my mind has two fundamental aspects. The first is education and awareness, as suggested by the Deputy, and the second is improvements on the ground around schools. I am glad that good progress has been made in regard to both aspects. The Deputy will probably be aware of the Your Journey Counts campaign, which is a multi-platform...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As I stated, as part of the wider public engagement and communications strategy, we will be highlighting the issues the Deputy raised. They merit expansion, in particular the issues relating to idling at school gates. We must accelerate the infrastructure delivery of the Safe Routes to School programme as a preventative measure so that within 200 m of schools, as the Deputy mentioned, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank both Deputies. The evidence is clear. An excessive number of trips to and around schools will have an impact on overall air quality. The science is clear on that. That is why we have to work with communities and partner with them to provide safe routes to schools. We must provide a safe alternative for families and children. If we look at the last 30 years, we are all aware of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The evidence from the RSA shows that more than a small minority of people are speeding. Unfortunately, that is the case. We know that excessive speed continues to be a leading contributory factor in fatal and serious injury collisions in Ireland. Reducing speed has been fundamentally proven to significantly reduce the risk of death or serious injuries in road collisions. The WHO has...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy said, the infrastructure plays a key role in improving road safety. That, complemented with a reduction in speed limits will play an important role in reducing fatalities on our roads. The current default baseline of 80 km/h for local or rural roads is completely out of sync with what the appropriate speed should be on such roads. We welcome constructive input from all...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: There has been a worrying rise in road fatalities this year, with August the worst month on Irish roads since June 2012. There have been 136 fatalities on our roads this year, an increase of 23 on the same period last year. Almost 850 people have also been seriously injured in collisions. This is unacceptable. My Department, the Road Safety Authority, RSA, An Garda Síochána and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department engages with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on an extensive range of road safety matters. On the specific issue of the dangers of deer on the roads, there has not been any direct engagement with the Authority. The appropriate road signage, including hazard warning signs regarding deer or other wild animals is the responsibility of the local authorities. However, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 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. I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is working closely with the Authority to address the issue of driver testing waiting times, which is affecting many throughout the State, including people in Cavan. The driver testing service has...