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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 23 and 28 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). However, 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 at unacceptable levels across the state. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Shannon Foynes Port Company launched its 30-Year Masterplan, Vision 2041, in 2013. Vision 2041 set out a strategy for the further development of the port and identified the opportunity ahead for what were then only emerging sectors, such as offshore renewables. The Port determined its future land requirements based on the criteria outlined in the Masterplan and acquired c.38ha in 2016. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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 has not been received within ten days. I am aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 57, 64 and 74 together. Minister Ryan and I take the matter of illegal drone use at airports extremely seriously.  In addition to the considerable disruption caused to passengers, this activity poses a genuine safety risk to aviation. Irish airports have procedures in place to handle the risk posed by illegal drone activity, developed in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Regional connectivity is of critical importance to this Government.  I am very aware that the current government funded public service obligation (PSO) air service contract in place on the Donegal/Dublin route provides the people and businesses in the North-West with vital daily air services to Dublin..  As well as supporting Government’s commitment to balanced regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Mar 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 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: Air Services (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Ireland is one of the most connected countries in the European Union, with Dublin Airport currently serving approximately 146 destinations with 43 airline partners with flights to Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa. From a regional airport perspective, the summer 2023 season will provide a strong offering in comparison to previous seasons as the sector continues its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Subject to the Road Traffic (Control of Traffic) Regulations 2006, a local authority may choose to prohibit or restrict specified multi-axle vehicles from access to particular public roads within its functional area. The signage to denote such restrictions is set out in national legislation, as are local authority powers to operate a permit-based exemption system for vehicles affected by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (2 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The aviation sector's recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continues its upwards trajectory with estimates showing a potential return to 2019 levels of traffic overall by 2024, and Ireland widely predicted to return to such levels during 2023. Eurocontrol's most recent statistics report Ireland's traffic in late February as being approximately 95% of what it was during...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (1 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy may be aware, the monitoring and enforcement of border security at Irish ports is not under the remit of my Department. Responsibility for such matters lies with the Minister for Justice and is enforced by An Garda Síochána. My Department will cooperate with any request for engagement from the Department of Justice on border security issues.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trade Data (1 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The total tonnage throughput for all the ports is available on the Central Statistics Office websites at:  www.cso.ie/en/statistics/transport/statisticsofporttraffic/ The total tonnage throughput information for Dublin Port is set out in the table below. - 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 CSO Total Throughput all modes ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (1 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 49 together. Section 13 of the Harbours Act, 1996 provides that port companies may raise charges on ships, cargo and passengers. Article 13 of the Port Regulation (2017/352) obliges Member States to ensure that port infrastructure charges are levied by port companies such as Dublin Port Company (DPC). The regulation also requires port companies to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Driver CPC is a Certificate of Professional Competence, which is required by truck and bus drivers who intend to drive for a living. Step 1 of the initial CPC qualification is a theory test for category C or D (truck or bus). Step 2 is a two hour case study theory test.  Steps 1 and 2 are conducted by Prometric on behalf of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). To assist candidates with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (28 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The completion of a central record of all insured vehicles, the Motor Insurance Database, will play a key role in reducing uninsured driving. The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, currently before the Oireachtas, will strengthen the operation of the Database. Under the new provisions, motor insurers must provide the policy number and, for all insured under the policy, their names,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA), has statutory responsibility for the operation of the test and deals with all application and scheduling matters. The Department of Transport does not have access to individual applications nor have I, as Minister, any power to intervene in individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 172 together. Driver licensing applications are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. Driving licence applicants with certain medical conditions must submit a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I would like to assure the Deputy that the Authority is working closely with my Department to address the issue of Driver Testing waiting times. The Driver Testing service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand which is 28% up on 2021 figures and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: 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 has not been received within ten days. However, I am aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet high demand for tests and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (28 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, motor insurance is required to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place. However, the provision of insurance cover to individuals is a commercial matter for insurance companies and not something I am in a position to comment on. I would like, however, to inform the Deputy that Insurance Ireland operates a free insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (28 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of any scheduled air service is a commercial decision for airlines, in consultation with airports and other market actors, based on the commercial viability of the route in question and other operational factors.