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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The CPC information booklet was last updated in November 2018. According to the Road Safety Authority, the information is up to date and there are currently no plans to update it again.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The driver certificate of professional competence process is based on European Union Directive 2003/59/EC on the initial qualifications and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers, transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Vehicle Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (SI 359 of 2008), as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test. This includes the Theory Test, which is a crucial component of the driver learning and testing system both in Ireland and across the European Union. I am told that the Driver Theory Test provider offers various options to accommodate candidates who may require special assistance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Jan 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: National Car Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 267 and 268 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 302 together. 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. However, I am aware of the challenges that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Jan 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: Equality Issues (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWC) is not regulated by my Department and I have no power to regulate the charges they set for provision of services.  I understand that the IWA provides driving lessons to people with disabilities in specially adapted vehicles.  I also understand that the initial €170 charge referred to by the Deputy covers both an assessment process...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Equality Issues (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: Driving schools are independent, privately run businesses.  As such my Department has no remit in how these businesses are operated, nor can my Department determine the services offered to customers. However, to work as a driving instructor in Ireland, an instructor must be listed on the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) Register of Approved Driving Instructors (ADI). This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Jan 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. However, I am aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet high...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and the information requested is held by them. Therefore I have referred the relevant parts of 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. On the broader issue of driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (18 Jan 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.  The intention of the scheme is that appropriately sized, conveniently located parking bays adjacent to essential services such as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National driving test.  This includes all driving test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have access to individual applications nor have I any power to intervene in individual cases.  I understand the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Ukraine crisis and matters arising from it continue to adversely affect European and Global oil markets, causing a sustained increase in the price of crude and in the price of refined products on the retail market. The Government recognises the important role the haulage sector plays in supporting the economy and is fully aware of cost pressures on haulage businesses arising from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 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. I have therefore referred the specific parts of the question related to test times and driver tester contracts to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply is not received within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all workforce and scheduling matters. Therefore I have referred the relevant parts of 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. On the broader issue of driver testing...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (14 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: It is proposed that, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions be taken now without debate.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (14 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 30th July, 2020, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Transport, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Minister for...

Cost of Renewables Taskforce Bill 2022: First Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: No.

Ukraine Solidarity Bill 2022: First Stage (14 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: No.