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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (4 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I wish to advise the Deputy that Aer Rianta International (ARI), daa's international airport retail business, has travel retail operations at Montréal, Winnipeg, Halifax and Québec in Canada. It does not currently operate in the United Arab Emirates. A full list of all locations ARI currently operates in is available online on its website, www.ari.ie.

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210, 214 and 215 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputies' 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. I am aware of the...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212, 216 and 217 together. 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 these questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputies to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National Driving Test service, this includes the format and operation of the Theory Test. Neither I, nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual applications. The Authority offers a number of options for people who require special assistance with completing their theory test. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda operations under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and, as Minister for Transport, I have no role in enforcement of any legislation, including road traffic legislation. I am advised however, that road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35, 36 and 37 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's queries 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jun 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.

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 46 together. 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 Authority operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: As part of Action 6 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy a review is underway to examine the framework for setting of speed limits in Ireland including specific consideration of the introduction of a 30km/h default speed limit in urban areas. As part of the work of the group an assessment was carried out on the existing framework of speed limits including the current guidance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jun 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: Haulage Industry (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The UK HGV road user levy was introduced in 2014, affecting all UK roads including in Northern Ireland. Prior to its introduction, the Irish Government engaged with UK authorities seeking to have Northern Ireland exempted from the charge because of the potential impact on cross-border trade. The UK authorities ultimately decided to maintain the levy, with only very minor exemptions for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Safety (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 164 together. daa is progressing the deployment of additional counter drone technology to complement the already functioning drone detection system at the airport. The deployment of counter drone technology at Dublin airport is a complex operation and the technology needs to be deployed and operated safely. There has been a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165, 177, 178 and 182 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Act 2019 was enacted on 22 May 2019. The Act provides a wholly independent aircraft noise regulation process in accordance with EU Regulation 598/2014, ensuring that all future development at Dublin Airport is subject to assessment and mitigation in respect of the impact of associated aircraft movements on the noise environment around Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 179 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of National Driver Testing service, including scheduling. On the matter of the steps being taken to reduce driving test waiting times I would like to assure the Deputy that my Department is working closely with the Authority on addressing driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The number of cruise ships that have visited and berthed in Ireland in the last ten years is set out in the following table. Irish Ports Year * Number All Irish ports 2012 Cruise Ships Visits to Irish Ports 190 All Irish ports 2013 Cruise Ships Visits to Irish Ports 210 ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for her remarks. We will reflect the feedback from today to the NTA. Other iterations of consultations related to BusConnects in Dublin were responsive. If one looks at the original plan compared with today there have been a lot of changes through proper public engagement and engagement with local representatives. We will reflect the points made. I am sure there have...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11, 18 and 20 together. An underspend for quarter 1 is quite normal and is largely related to the timing of expenditure within the year. It is anticipated that all spending allocations for capital projects will be used by the end of the year. The first quarter underspend is primarily in four areas: greenways, EV grant schemes and infrastructure, public...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Expenditure (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank everyone for their input. Deputy Duncan Smith referred to a number of projects for which he advocates. This requires forensic assessment and is getting that and scrutiny in the Department. We will examine the second quarter and the projections there. On Deputy Ó Cuív's point, if repurposing is going to happen, it will have to happen in early autumn or late summer in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Action Plan (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The pathfinder programme, consisting of 35 sustainable mobility projects, will be delivered around the country over the next three years. The programme, which was launched in October 2022, aims to bring increased momentum to the delivery of projects at a local level, providing templates that can be replicated elsewhere with a strong emphasis on experimental and innovative approaches. The...