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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was recently signed into law by the President on 23 June 2023. This is a large piece of legislation which covers a multitude of topics. In the Programme for Government, we committed to addressing a number of concerns, such as the use of e-scooters and e-bikes, variable speed limits, the roll-out out of zero and low-emission vehicles and supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (12 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Insurer access to the Department of Transport's National Driver and Vehicle File (NVDF), to allow verification of the number of penalty points endorsed on a licence, is provided under Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2014. The 2014 Act was amended by the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 to, among other things, extend access to endorsement details to include disqualifications and to allow...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 reclassified e-scooters as powered personal transporters or PPTs. As they will no longer be classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, they will be treated in law similarly to bicycles and the legislative framework which governs the use of bicycles will be extended to e-scooters. As is the case for bicycles, the wearing of helmets and protective gear...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA 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: Driver Test (6 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, this includes all application and scheduling matters. Unfortunately, neither I nor my department have the power to intervene in individual cases, therefore, I have referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including the deployment of driver testers. and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 160 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: At present there are 42 motor tax offices nationwide operating a public counter. A list is provided below, some offices may operate by appointment only. Customers also have the facility to complete a Form RF100a and post this form to their local motor tax office. Motor Tax Office Address Carlow Motor Tax Office Athy Road, Carlow, Co. Carlow,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 to167, inclusive, together. The Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID), which consists of the National Fleet and Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) databases, provides a single reference point for motor vehicles insured in Ireland. The IMID is operated by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI). Fleet owners, motor traders, motor insurers and brokers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. I have therefore referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. At a policy level, the Phase 1 action...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Dec 2023)

Jack Chambers: All enquires relating to driver licensing 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. Due to data protection rules regarding the sharing of personal data, you will need to contact the RSA directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 25 and 28 together. I thank the Deputies for their interest in the Regional Airports Programme 2021–2025, which calls for a mid-term review of the Programme to be completed this year. This Programme provides support to Ireland’s smallest airports i.e., those that provide scheduled passenger services and handle fewer than 1 million annual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 56 together. The government supports the policy objective of reducing aviation related emissions. As aviation emissions are outside the scope of Climate Action Plan targets, efforts to mitigate the climate impact of air transport operations are generally being pursued internationally through what are known as a 'basket of measures' which include...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Ireland’s current framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. This was launched in December 2021 and follows international best practice, aligns with EU and UN targets, and is based on the Safe System approach. The strategy is being delivered in partnership by my Department, the RSA, the Gardai and other state agencies. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 53 together. Under the revised EU General Safety Regulation 2019/2144, advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS) technologies have been mandatory for all new types of car placed on the market in the EU since July 2022. These requirements will apply to all new cars sold in the EU from July 2024 onwards, with later dates of implementation for some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: 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 sustainable development of the airport and the broader economy. The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 60 and 275 together. Among its functions, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) conducts research and analysis of road safety issues. It is an essential reservoir of knowledge and expertise in the area of road safety, and my Department engages with it on an ongoing basis on all relevant matters. This includes engagement where legislation may be required. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy will be aware that my Department had expected to commence the parts of the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 relating to powered personal transporters (PPTs) and to introduce regulations for e-scooters following the EU TRIS process under the Single Market Transparency Directive (EU) 2015/1535. Some technical and legal issues were identified during drafting, in part taking account of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Ireland’s current framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. This was launched in December 2021 and follows international best practice, aligns with EU and UN targets, and is based on the Safe System approach. The strategy is being delivered in partnership by my Department, the RSA, the Gardai and other state agencies. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (30 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The average processing time for an application to my Department's Mercantile Marine Office (MMO), as stated on the Seafers.ie website, is 10 days. In cases where there is missing or insufficient information, the turnaround times may be longer. In such instances, the applicant will be contacted to notify them of any additional information required. The MMO always makes its best endeavours to...