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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (5 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. As this is a matter of high public interest, of financial impact to the...

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

Jack Chambers: The Regional Airports Programme (RAP) for the period 2021 to 2025 supports Ireland’s smallest airports i.e., those that provide connectivity and handle fewer than 1 million passengers annually (based on an average over the two preceding financial years). By virtue of its size and passenger numbers Shannon Airport was not eligible for funding under the RAP until 2022. At that...

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

Jack Chambers: I would like to thank the deputy for his question. I wish to advise the deputy that I meet regularly with the CEOs of daa and the Irish Aviation Authority and have also had engagement with Fingal County Council and political representatives representing constituents who are affected by aircraft noise in their areas. As the deputy is aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate,...

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

Jack Chambers: The driver testing service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which has increased by 28% compared with 2021 figures. In response to these pressures, earlier this year the Authority reviewed the capacity of the driver testing service and, following a request for additional resources, my Department gave approval for the recruitment of up to 75 additional driver...

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

Jack Chambers: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for drafting road traffic legislation and setting penalties for traffic offences. Enforcement is the responsibility of An Garda Síochána, under the oversight of my colleague, the Minister for Justice. Therefore, I can address the report’s recommendations for legislation under my remit. Firstly, I note the committee's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175, 176, 177 and 178 together. The contract for the provision of next generation Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) aviation services was signed with Bristow Ireland Limited on 11 August 2023. The contract provides for the operation of four helicopter bases all on 24/7 duty, with the addition of a Coast Guard Fixed Wing aircraft service for the first time. The contract...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The contract for the provision of next generation Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) aviation services was signed with Bristow Ireland Limited on 11 August 2023. The contract provides for the operation of four helicopter bases all on 24/7 duty, with the addition of a Coast Guard Fixed Wing aircraft service for the first time. The contract for the new IRCG aviation service includes the standard...

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. This includes holding information on waiting lists and wait times at test centres in Cork. 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...

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. This includes holding information on driver theory test wait times at test centres in Cork. 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...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. 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...

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

Jack Chambers: Neither I nor officials in my Department have had direct engagement with the Irish Motorcycle Association. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has extensive statutory responsibilities in relation to road safety and driver licencing, including for motorcyclists. Given these responsibilities, I have sent the Deputy's question to the RSA for its...

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

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the statutory body with responsibility for the issuance of driving licences through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). When a recognised driving licence is submitted for exchange purposes, the NDLS applies agreed verification requirements. Most applications are processed in a timely manner but there are various reasons for delays such as outstanding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in March 2021 with the aim of supporting walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools, and creating safer walking and cycling routes within communities, through the provision of infrastructure interventions. This should help alleviate congestion at school gates and increase the number of students who walk or cycle to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 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 at each test centre. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 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 at each test centre. 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...

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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries regarding waiting times information 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. Department officials were meeting with the RSA on a weekly basis for much...

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As a Minister in the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications I have responsibility for the postal sector, including the governance of An Post, to ensure the company is fully compliant with the code of practice for the Governance of State Bodies and the governance functions included in the statutory framework underpinning An Post. Operational matters and the role of...

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

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service, including the driver theory test, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. This includes the provision of relevant services. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (3 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: The UK’s exit from the European Union and its departure from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulatory framework resulted in challenges for pilots wishing to continue to work across the island of Ireland. My Department engaged extensively with affected operators and pilots to resolve issues that arose as a result of the UK’s departure from the EASA regulatory...