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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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sporting Rights (14 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Ó Donnghaile for raising this matter. I have met with representatives of the Friends of Irish Athletics, which is the group that has campaigned for a change in World Athletics policy in this area for some time. I have repeatedly indicated my view that athletes and sportspersons from all parts of Ireland should have the choice to represent Ireland at all major...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sporting Rights (14 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: We will continue to focus on this matter. As I said, officials from Sport Ireland will continue to engage with their counterparts in Athletics Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland. We have had some limited discussion and correspondence with Minister Hargey when she was in her previous role. Obviously, we have a shared objective on this across the island. We will continue to engage at our...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Straitéisí Ranna (14 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: Ar mhaithe le tacú tuilleadh le cur chun cinn na n-ealaíon teangabhunaithe mar thaca breise d'fhorfheidhmiú na Straitéise 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010-2030 agus an Phlean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022 lena mbaineann, rinne mo Roinn, i gcomhar le hÉire Ildánach, tuairisc a choimisiúnú faoin ábhar in 2018.  Is é Ollscoil Luimnigh faoi...

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: I will try to get through it. People Before Profit-Solidarity tabled a no-confidence motion in the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, thinking it would get some easy media headlines with some cheap digs at this Government. It is a tired, cynical game, which is straight out of the Sinn Féin populist play book. It is being seen for what it is: a stunt that will not see a single house...

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: They do not want to accept the scale of intervention with €400 billion in investment in a multi-annual multibilllion euro plan not seen in the history of the State. Sinn Féin proposed €2.8 billion a year in its submission to Housing for All and now it says that €4 billion is not enough. So, it is a case of more homes with less funding. How does that stack up?

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: Sinn Féin has also proposed a tax credit for renters and proposed an outline cost of €300 million when it cost €600 million. Again an uncosted plan that is not credible. People do not accept the interventions by the Minister around protecting renters and around increasing supply and driving affordability of housing. They do not recognise that Part V has been increased to...

Confidence in Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Motion (13 Dec 2022)

Jack Chambers: That means a Land Development Agency, which many in the Opposition have voted against.