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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law - the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level and EU driving licences are recognised and exchangeable when a person moves from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the driver testing and licensing. I understand that the Deputy's enquiry relates to the driver certificate of professional competence (CPC). To drive a truck or bus professionally in Ireland and elsewhere in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: I wish to advise that, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the promotion of public awareness of road safety and of measures, including the advancement of education, relating to the promotion of the safe use of roads. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: I wish to advise the Deputy that, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply and I would ask that the Deputy contact my private office if a reply is not received within 10 days. Pending this more detailed response, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service, which includes licence application matters. My Department does not have access to individual driving licence exchange applications and may not intervene in that process....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Car Testing Service. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the delivery of the service at an operational level. I have therefore referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: 588. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason jobseeker’s benefit appeals are taking so long and to examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34238/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (24 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: 946. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reverse austerity measures made during the financial crash regarding FET learners payments, as many prospective students are not able to take up places on suitable courses due to the payment that they would receive being well under that of a full weekly social welfare payment, despite them having travel and food costs and other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), which includes licence application matters. My Department does not have access to individual driving licence exchange applications and may not intervene in that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: I wish to advise that, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply and I would ask that the Deputy contact my private office if a reply is not received within 10 days. Pending this more detailed response, I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service, which includes licence application matters. My Department does not have access to individual driving licence exchange applications and may not intervene in that process....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law - the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level. and EU driving licences are recognised and exchangeable when a person moves from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law - the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level. and EU driving licences are recognised and exchangeable when a person moves from...

Public Transport Experience: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: On behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy O'Brien, who will deliver the closing remarks, and the Minister of State, Deputy Buttimer, I thank Deputy O'Gorman of the Independent and Parties Technical Group for the opportunity to speak in the Dáil on the public transport experience and our plans to deliver on the programme for Government commitments. I am confident we can all agree...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: I wish to advise the Deputy that 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. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (18 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I appreciate that the two-year renewal requirement for the Disabled Parking Permit may be inconvenient for permit holders with permanent mobility impairment. While most permit holders are fully compliant with the scheme, it is important to maximise security and minimise opportunities for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 44 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: I wish to advise the Deputy that under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes the provision of test centres. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the specific information on requested is held by the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Jun 2025)

Seán Canney: An Garda Síochána have powers, under existing legislation, to seize non-compliant e-scooters and to issue penalties to individuals who use e-scooters in breach of the technical specifications in legislation. I understand that An Garda Síochána are now using portable dynamometers to carry out on-street checks of e-scooters, to allow for greater detection of non-compliant...