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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Howth Coast Guard Unit operates from a fully equipped station building in the Howth Fishery Harbour Centre that was built by the Office of Public Works in 2001. There is currently no requirement for a new station for the Howth Unit, however, the Coast Guard Station is currently a priority on the Irish Coast Guard Building Maintenance Programme for a proposed extension to the rear of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing service. Consequently, neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe that the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process such that those who are eligible and have been waiting the longest are offered a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: 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 and where proposed, are subject to ministerial approval. In 2014 in the light of adverse market...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: 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 insurance. PPT users do not require a licence and,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116, 117 and 118 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. The specific information relating to testing waiting times is held by the Authority and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The 2022 audited accounts and annual report for the Road Safety Authority were provided to my Department on 30 June 2023. They were laid before the Oireachtas on 12 September 2023 and should, therefore, be publicly available on the website of the Road Safety Authority in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 125, 126 and 127 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The specific information relating to driver theory and driver testing waiting times in Donegal is held by the Authority and I have referred the questions to the RSA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Road collision data are collected and published by An Garda Síochána. This information is shared with the Road Safety Authority for research and analysis purposes. Specific queries on the number of personal powered transporters involved in recorded collisions should be directed to An Garda Síochána as the data holder. For the Deputy's information, certain roads policing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Defibrillators Provision (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport. As the provision of defibrillators and training staff at the airport is an operational matter for the daa, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transfer of Undertakings (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. The Contract for the new IRCG aviation service includes a provision relating to the application of TUPE regulations, as follows: “The Contractor shall comply with all applicable obligations arising pursuant to the European Communities (Protection of Employees’ Rights on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response with the information requested has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225, 226 and 227 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and as such the information requested in relation to driving and theory test waiting times in Cork is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred the Questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237, 238 and 239 together. Minister of State Chambers is engaging on a regular basis with the daa and most recently met with CEO of daa, Kenny Jacobs on Friday 23 June where he discussed a number of issues including Dublin Airport’s preparations including taxis in advance of the increase in passenger numbers in the coming weeks for the peak summer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: Motor insurance is a compulsory requirement to drive a car in a public place. Provision of insurance between a car dealership and a brand ambassador is a commercial matter for the parties involved and is not within the remit of my department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: While the operation of the National Driving Test Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I understand that in terms of re-tests, where someone is unsuccessful at their driving test and reapplies, the RSA fast-track their application and send them a new invitation to book a test 6-8 weeks after their unsuccessful attempt to originally pass their test....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. Eligibility for the permit is not based on specific illnesses or conditions, but rather on the extent to which such an illness or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 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 believe that the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process such that those who are eligible and have been waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: It is understood that the ship in question is the "M/V Hebble Sand" located in the Port of Drogheda. On this basis the Marine Survey Office (MSO) is proceeding in accordance with its established procedures and is waiting for the owner to progress their application. The Port of Drogheda is under the auspices of Louth County Council and ultimately the Department of Housing, Local Government and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority is responsible for providing several essential services, including the provision of driver testing, and the promotion of road safety through education and public awareness campaigns. The RSA is the body with statutory responsibility for preparing our National Road Safety Strategies. As the RSA is a centre of expertise nationally on road safety, and provides advice to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: 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 the 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.