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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and information on specific centres is held by them. I have therefore referred your 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. On the broader issue of driver testing delays, I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service, including the employment of driver testers, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the questions 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: Parking Provision (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: My Department is aware of the campaign referred to by the Deputy and my officials engage with the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland on a regular basis, in the context of that organisation's statutory function as an issuing body for disabled parking permits. I must be clear, however, that enforcement in relation to disabled parking bays in private car parks, such as those attached...

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

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National Driving Test. In this capacity, the Authority deals with all test applications and scheduling matters. However, I understand that the Authority has been engaging with the Public Service Operators and their trainees' applications are being prioritised given the current driver shortages. In...

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

Jack Chambers: A truck or bus driver must complete the initial qualification in order to apply for a Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) card. This involves a theory test, a case study theory test, a driving test and walk around test. The theory tests can be completed together and the walk around and driving tests can be completed on the same day. The driver must have the new licence category on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and it is the Authority which holds the contract with the NCT service provider, Applus. 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 (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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: Parking Provision (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, each local authority may make bye-laws for the control and regulation of parking on public roads in its own functional area. As the making of bye-laws is a reserved function of the elected members of the council, I am not in a position to intervene in the specific matter raised by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (21 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The NCT is an essential public health and safety measure, and an important component of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy. Since its introduction, through the detection of issues such as faulty brakes, worn tyres, defective headlights and so on, it has helped to make vehicles safer and significantly reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. Under European Directive...

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

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. As Minister, I have no role in the scheduling of test appointments. 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.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank both of the Deputies for raising this issue. I will reflect the feedback they have provided and what they have stated regarding the community's perspective on this, which is important. As I stated, I have been advised by NAMA that it holds a 20% equity interest in the development site at Poolbeg west SDZ. Under the terms of the shareholder agreement NAMA entered into in 2021, all...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the Deputy raising this matter and her interest in and commitment to the referendum. As indicated, the Minister is fully committed to supporting the referendum on public ownership of water, and I cannot emphasise that enough. The Minister's preferred approach, as outlined in the Irish Water transformation policy paper, is to bring forward proposals for a referendum on water...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Asset Management Agency (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. I wish to advise the Deputies that the Poolbeg west strategic development zone, SDZ, planning scheme includes a requirement for 25% of the residential units delivered in the SDZ to be reserved for social and affordable housing, comprising 10% Part V social housing and 15% affordable housing. NAMA retains a 20% minority interest in a 37.2 acre...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputy Joan Collins for raising this issue. I acknowledge and appreciate her dedication and commitment to ensuring that our waters services must always remain in public ownership. At the outset I say clearly and emphatically that the Government is committed to holding a referendum on water and it has already outlined its approach to achieving this. On 24 June 2022, a framework for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Policy (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Senator for raising this important topic and I am responding on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Ryan. In 2009, a Government decision was made to rebalance the electricity network tariffs to support large energy users with effect from October 2010. The decision was made at a time when the global financial crisis and domestic banking...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Energy Policy (16 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the Senator's contribution on this matter. I will pass her feedback on to the Minister. Any future rebalancing of network tariffs is a matter for the CRU to consider as part of its independent tariff-setting process. It is open to the Senator to submit proposals on the rebalancing of tariffs directly to the CRU as part of that process, a process in which the Government does...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (15 Feb 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of the Department of Transport is the regulator in relation to the safety of shipping and the prevention of pollution of the marine environment from ship-based sources. To ensure safe travel at sea, the safety of the vessel must be verified by means of an MSO survey. Before a vessel proceeds to sea it is required to undergo a Load Line survey and certification...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 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: Driver Test (14 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 questions 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 (14 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...