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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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (23 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173, 176 and 177 together. I am aware of the petition seeking the reinstatement of a Cork to Bristol scheduled air service. 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. I do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (23 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The RSA is responsible for the operation of the NDLS. Accordingly, I have referred the specific question to the Authority for direct reply. I am aware that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) was considering proposals to reduce opening hours in certain NDLS offices, to more closely match front office capacity with local demand for face to face services. However, I understand that the RSA is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Rebates (23 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. Motor tax refunds are legislated for in S.I. No. 385/1992 - Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations, 1992, as amended. Applications must be made at a local motor tax office, run by the local authorities. There is a prescribed form and procedure for such applications. These procedures and the application form are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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. As Minister, I have no influence on the scheduling of appointments. On the broader issue of driver testing...

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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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. As Minister, I have no influence on the scheduling of appointments. On the broader issue of driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (22 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department is still considering this proposal in conjunction with the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, and is doing everything possible to expedite the process with a view to finalising the matter at the earliest opportunity.