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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transfer of Undertakings (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. The Contract for the new IRCG aviation service includes a provision relating to the application of TUPE regulations, as follows: “The Contractor shall comply with all applicable obligations arising pursuant to the European Communities (Protection of Employees’ Rights on Transfer of Undertakings) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 Sep 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 with the information requested has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225, 226 and 227 together. The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and as such the information requested in relation to driving and theory test waiting times in Cork is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred the Questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237, 238 and 239 together. Minister of State Chambers is engaging on a regular basis with the daa and most recently met with CEO of daa, Kenny Jacobs on Friday 23 June where he discussed a number of issues including Dublin Airport’s preparations including taxis in advance of the increase in passenger numbers in the coming weeks for the peak summer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: Motor insurance is a compulsory requirement to drive a car in a public place. Provision of insurance between a car dealership and a brand ambassador is a commercial matter for the parties involved and is not within the remit of my department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: While the operation of the National Driving Test Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I understand that in terms of re-tests, where someone is unsuccessful at their driving test and reapplies, the RSA fast-track their application and send them a new invitation to book a test 6-8 weeks after their unsuccessful attempt to originally pass their test....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (13 Jul 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. Eligibility for the permit is not based on specific illnesses or conditions, but rather on the extent to which such an illness or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test Service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I believe that the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process such that those who are eligible and have been waiting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: It is understood that the ship in question is the "M/V Hebble Sand" located in the Port of Drogheda. On this basis the Marine Survey Office (MSO) is proceeding in accordance with its established procedures and is waiting for the owner to progress their application. The Port of Drogheda is under the auspices of Louth County Council and ultimately the Department of Housing, Local Government and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority is responsible for providing several essential services, including the provision of driver testing, and the promotion of road safety through education and public awareness campaigns. The RSA is the body with statutory responsibility for preparing our National Road Safety Strategies. As the RSA is a centre of expertise nationally on road safety, and provides advice to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The number of cruise ships that have visited and berthed at individual ports in Ireland in the last ten years is set out in the following table: Irish Ports Statistic 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 Bantry Bay Cruise Ships Visits 6 6 1 2 3...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The law requires that three paper discs are displayed on most motorised vehicles using the public roads. Section 73 of the Finance Act 1976 requires the display of a valid motor tax disc on a vehicle. NCT test results must be displayed on a test disc on the vehicle, as required by S.I. No. 415/2017 - Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017. Regulation 12 of these regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: Is é an tÚdarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre, trí mheán na Seirbhíse Náisiúnta um Cheadúnas Tiomána, atá freagrach as ceadúnú tiomána. Tuigtear dom go bhfuil sé leagtha amach i gconradh oifig thosaigh na Seirbhíse go mbeadh teacht ag an bpobal ar sheirbhísí trí Bhéarla nó...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 introduces a new class of vehicles, powered personal transporters or PPTs. E-scooters will be classified as PPTs and will become legal to use on Irish roads when regulations governing their use and technical specifications, including power, weight and speed, are in place. This is expected to be in Q4 2023. The issue of e-scooters being dangerously...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (12 Jul 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, variable speed limits, rollout out of zero to low emissions vehicles and the necessary infrastructure,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: Ensuring that fishing vessels are sufficiently manned and that the crew working on board are appropriately trained are crucial for safety purposes. As referred to by the Deputy, I recently signed the European Union (International Labour Organisation Working in Fishing Convention) (Safe Manning) Regulations 2023 (SI 315/2023) which aim to achieve that objective. Importantly, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (11 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: A driving licence can be renewed up to 3 months before its expiry date. Licences are issued for 10, 3 or 1 year periods. The option to renew before expiry is to facilitate drivers, particularly professional drivers, who may be travelling abroad when their licence is due to expire. The option to renew early is not mandatory.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the first part of 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 part of plans to reduce the number of...