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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Driving Test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), however, the Authority is working closely with my Department to address the issue of driver testing delays. The Driver Testing service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand which is 28% up on 2021 figures and 27% up on 2018 pre Covid-19 pandemic...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79 and 80 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, this includes the scheduling of driving tests. Neither I, nor my Department, have any involvement in the scheduling of individual driving test applications. Therefore, I have referred the question to the Authority for direct...

Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation: Motion (28 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation, done at Paris on 27th January, 2021, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 14th November, 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (28 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department and Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) regularly engage on aviation security matters. However, I cannot comment on matters relating to aviation security operations. Aviation security is highly regulated at international, European and national levels and all regulated entities, including airport operators, are required to comply with rigorous standards and are subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (28 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport. Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures. These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of aircraft noise on health and quality of life, whilst also facilitating the...

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

Jack Chambers: The level of detail requested by the Deputy is not available to the Department of Transport. The Revenue Commissioners are responsible for the initial registration of all vehicles in Ireland (both new and imported) and they are not able to identify SUVs from the information submitted by taxpayers when they register for Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT). The Department of Transport data rely on...

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

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (28 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. The Authorisation of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test Operators and Testers (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (SI 475 of 2022) prescribe standards as required by Section 11(2) of the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012, introduce premises improvements, remove special conditions relating to drive throughs...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (28 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Therefore, I have 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: Planning Issues (28 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: In general terms changes to flightpaths are considered in the context of International Civil Aviation Organisation Guidance Material - Environmental Assessment of Proposed Air Traffic Management Operational Changes, subject to the overriding concern in their development being the safe operation of aircraft. Instrument Flight Procedures (IFPs) constructed by the Irish Aviation Authority Air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (28 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department is in the early stages of carrying out a comprehensive review of the disabled parking scheme and is currently in the process of engaging relevant expert consultants to this end. This review, the first of its kind since 2010, will evaluate the scheme from an operational and a legal perspective and will include consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Garda Síochána (28 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: When a person is disqualified from driving, either by a court order or from the accumulation of penalty points, they are required to surrender their driving licence to the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). On receipt of a surrendered licence, the NDLS records the date of surrender on the Department of Transport's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). The information on the NVDF is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (23 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: Regarding this particular vessel, whilst it is lying inoperative in the port of Drogheda, it falls to the owner and to Drogheda Port Company, in whose area the vessel is located, to address any issues that arise. Any proposal or schedule to move the vessel are matters for the owner of the vessel to address. Before a vessel proceeds to sea it is required to undergo a Load Line survey. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (23 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department, through the National Air Transportation Facilitation Committee (NATFaC) have convened a Summer 2023 Readiness Subgroup, which is meeting regularly to discuss preparations for what is expected to be a very busy summer season for air travel. Membership of the subgroup includes air carriers, airport operators, air navigation service providers, ground handlers and immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The details requested by the Deputy are provided in the table below. The data reflect the number of passenger cars with a current motor tax at 31 December 2022 and 28 February 2023 (most recent data for 2023) and are powered by a fossil fuel. Vehicles such as hybrid are included in the data below as they have the option to use fossil fuel. The data below are extracted based on vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 81 together. The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021 is due to return to the Seanad for the Report and Final Stage on 28 March. Given that there are Seanad amendments, a report back to the Dáil after passing the Seanad will be required. It is anticipated that the Bill will be signed into law in quarter 2 of 2023. Work on commencement orders has begun. This is quite a large Bill covering many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), this includes the scheduling of driving tests. Neither I nor my department have access to information in relation to in individual cases.  Therefore, I have referred this specific component of the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Mar 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), this includes the scheduling of driving tests. Neither I as Minister, nor my Department, have any information on individual applications. Therefore, I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has...