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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten days. Pending this detailed response, the Deputy will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Car Testing (NCT) Service. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the delivery of the service at an operational level, including the location of test centres. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 and 306 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Car Testing (NCT) Service. I have therefore referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA 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: Haulage Industry (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I am committed to supporting the haulage and road freight sector. In recent years my Department has provided targeted short-term financial supports to operators impacted by the sharp increase in the cost of diesel and other operating costs due to the war in Ukraine. The closure of Holyhead port at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the recent responses to Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, which were issued to him on 6 November 2025. I would like to reiterate that governance, procedural and operational concerns are primarily a matter for the Board of the Port of Cork Company. My Department is in regular contact with the company and any issues are brought to their attention through...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the recent responses to Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, which were issued to him on 6 November 2025. In accordance with the Code of Practice, the delivery of good governance standards across all aspects of the Port’s activities is primarily a matter for the Board of the Port of Cork Company, with my Department providing oversight to ensure good...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the recent responses to Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, which were issued to him on 6 November 2025. Any arrangements, including payments for legal services related to the port or matters concerning the representation of individual employees, executives, or board members, fall within the remit of the Board of the Port of Cork Company. My Department would have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the recent responses to Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, which were issued to him on 6 November 2025. Recruitment for the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port of Cork Company was undertaken by the company’s Board of Directors by way of open competition, facilitated by an external recruitment specialist. As outlined in section 35 (3)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the recent responses to Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, which were issued to him on 6 November 2025. Additionally, I would like to reiterate that it is a matter for the Board of the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) to evaluate any conflict of interest that should arise. The Chair of PoCC engaged with the Department as was appropriate while the recruitment of a Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the recent responses to Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, which were issued to him on 6 November 2025. I reiterate that any conflicts of interest, whether real or perceived, or issues of concern that arise are a matter for the Board of the Port of Cork Company to evaluate in compliance with the Governance Code of Conduct adopted by the Board. I am satisfied that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the recent responses to Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, which were issued to him on 6 November 2025. Further to this matter, I can confirm that the Port of Cork Company’s 2023 accounts were subject to the standard statutory audit process, in accordance with governing legislation and Government policy. The audit was completed and published as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: I refer the Deputy to the recent responses to Questions Nos. 180 to 187, inclusive, which were issued to him on 6 November 2025. In accordance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies ('the Code of Practice'), the delivery of good governance standards across all aspects of the Port’s activities is primarily a matter for the Board of the Port of Cork Company,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: In accordance with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies (‘the Code of Practice’), the delivery of good governance standards across all aspects of the Port of Cork Company’s (‘PoCC’) activities is primarily a matter for the Board of PoCC, with my Department providing oversight to ensure good governance is achieved across a broad range of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test Service including the Driver Theory Test. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA 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 Licences (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that all enquiries relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated under national legislation to the Road Safety Authority. I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the cost of a driving test for the relevant licence categories (car/light commercial, motorcycle, tractor) is currently €85.00 for all learners, including those who have multiple learner permits. A learner permit is not a licence to drive. It allows someone to learn to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: My Department’s office in Shannon manages the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database. Vehicle Registration Certificates are issued to vehicle owners by post after a new or imported vehicle is licenced in this country for the first time, or where the vehicle changes ownership. The Vehicle Registration Certificate issued is in compliance with the requirements of EU Directive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: The increased deployment of safety cameras in the coming years is a key action to be delivered under the Phase 2 Action Plan of the all-of-Government Road Safety Strategy for this decade, which aligns with commitments in the Programme for Government. My Department will support this work through legislative amendments to the Road Traffic Acts and other sectoral legislation where necessary. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: 516. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements being put in place to ensure that a child (details supplied) has an appropriate school placement for September 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61552/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (12 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: 1017. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of dental services to medical card holders as thousands of medical card holders across the country cannot currently afford to attend a dentist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61551/25]