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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.

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.