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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (8 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, Ireland, like all other EU Member States, is obliged to adhere to the minimum specified intervals for carrying out periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles. This is given effect in Irish law by means of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process, such that those who are eligible and have been waiting the longest are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 88 and 89 together. As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport, including noise monitoring. Accordingly, 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: Driver Test (8 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all application and scheduling matters. Therefore I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (8 Feb 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 has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (8 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Programme for Government is committed to legislating for electric scooters. The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, now before the Seanad, includes provisions to allow for the regulation of e-scooters. The Bill defines a new category of vehicle in the Road Traffic Act, 1961, powered personal transporters or PPTs, which will include e-scooters. This will enable me to put regulations in place...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (8 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The safety of all road users, and particularly those more vulnerable road users, is at the forefront of my department's work to progress legislation for light electric 'micromobility' vehicles such as e-scooters and e-bikes. I believe that e-scooters have a role to play as a form of emission-free micromobility. At the same time, they have to be legislated for in a way which will ensure the...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 and 216 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 RSA as the Authority endeavours to manage the demand pressures and required resourcing as a matter of priority.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Feb 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 is not received within 10 days.

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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested on waiting times by centres is held by them. I have, therefore, referred that part of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. On the broader...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Feb 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 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 (2 Feb 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 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 (1 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72, 73, 74 and 75 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (1 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Feb 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: Electric Vehicles (31 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Programme for Government has committed us to legislating for electric scooters, or e-scooters. The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, which has completed all stages in the Dáil and is now before the Seanad, includes provisions to allow for regulation of the use of e-scooters. The bill defines a new category of vehicle in the Road Traffic Act, 1961 to be called 'powered...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (31 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Programme for Government has committed us to legislating for electric scooters, or e-scooters. The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, which has completed all stages in the Dáil and is now before the Seanad, includes provisions to allow for regulation of the use of e-scooters. The Bill defines a new category of vehicle in the Road Traffic Act, 1961 to be called 'powered...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (31 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 201 together. I would like to thank the Deputies for these questions. Government appreciates the important role of Shannon Heritage to the economy of the Midwest region and, in terms of Ireland’s built heritage, recognises that the heritage sites operated by Shannon Heritage are of intrinsic historical and cultural value. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (31 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202, 220 and 221 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (31 Jan 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.