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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 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 reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten days. Pending a response, the Deputy may wish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I have set out, in the table included, the EU and national legislation governing the use of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on our roads. On local road restrictions, two main statutory instruments allow authorities to implement local restrictions on HGVs for certain roads. The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (I 182/1997),...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 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 and neither I nor my department have the power to intervene in individual cases. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I can confirm that my Department formally wrote to ASL Airlines Ireland soon after it was identified in the media reports referred to. While I do not think it appropriate to comment in detail on the content of the correspondence with one particular air operator, their response indicated that they are fully aware of their obligations under Irish law in relation to the carriage of munitions of war.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: Owing to the volume and complexity of the data requested by the Deputy, it will take time to draw together the information sought. If a further response is not received within ten working days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: The Government has a dedicated Road Safety Strategy, which is aligned with the EU Vision Zero aspiration for 2050. It is being delivered in partnership by key road safety agencies, including my Department, the Department of Justice, the Road Safety Authority, the Medical Bureau of Road Safety and An Garda Síochána. Speeding, intoxication, distraction, fatigue and the non-use of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area. The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme was launched in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 227 and 228 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) this includes all application and scheduling matters. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reachtaíocht um Thrácht ar Bhóithre (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: De ghnáth, eisítear ceadúnas tiomána trucaile (catagóir C) ar feadh 5 bliana agus is féidir é a athnuachan suas le 10 mbliana tar éis an dáta éaga. Chun tiomáint go gairmiúil, ní mór do thiománaí ceadúnas tiomána bailí chomh maith le Deimhniú ar Inniúlacht Ghairmiúil (CPC) a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 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, variable speed limits, rollout out of zero to low emissions vehicles and the necessary infrastructure,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 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. An insurance policy is a private contract between the insurer and the client, based on the risks assessed by the company. Therefore, I am not in a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 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 reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten days. Pending a response, the Deputy may wish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: As is set out in the Issues Paper on the Review of the National Ports Policy 2013, which was published on 19 October 2023 for public consultation, matters such as climate change adaptation, ORE facilitation and general port capacity requirements bring to the fore the question of how our ports are to finance such necessary developments into the future. Currently, Irish ports do not receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport is the funding instrument that supports the development of the trans-European transport (TEN-T) network. The TEN-T network is a multimodal network of rail, roads, waterways, ports and airports which comprise two levels: the core network and the comprehensive network. CEF funding is delivered in the form of grants allocated following...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 303. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to examine a pay query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44138/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 305. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update from the Office of Public Works on a flood relief scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44193/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 306. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update from the Office of Public Works on a flood relief scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44194/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 372. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the matters raised (details below) can be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44057/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 556. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44220/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Insurance Industry (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 1042. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44060/24]