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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Nov 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 (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: An Garda Síochána have had access to the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database for many years and have used NVDF data at the roadside using their mobility app for at least three years. Since then, they have been able to detect disqualified drivers at the roadside. Since the middle of this year my Department has begun sending a timelier (every 24 hour) file and with some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that motorcycles must adhere to the posted speed limits; they do not have a separate, special speed limit. Motorists who speed currently face 3 penalty points and a fixed charge notice (FCN) of €160, rising to €240 if not paid within 28 days. If after 56 days the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: The first time registration of vehicles, and temporary exemptions associated with same, are the responsibility of the Revenue Commissioners. This exemption is not unique to Ukrainians and was introduced before the war in Ukraine. It is also subject to numerous conditions. Once an imported vehicle is re-registered in Ireland it is immediately treated the same way as any other Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Nov 2025)

Seán Canney: Imported vehicles which have been registered previously in another jurisdiction and imported into Ireland are registered with and pay Vehicle Registration Tax to the Revenue Commissioners. The Minister for Finance can outline the numbers of Ukrainian vehicles that have re-registered in Ireland in this way. Subject to certain criteria, Revenue may grant a temporary exemption from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 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. 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 response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: The Fishing Vessels (Certification of Deck Officers and Engineer Officers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. No. 313/2023) apply to fishing vessels of 15 metres in length overall and over. These regulations provide for the issuing of certificates of competency for Deck Officers and Engineer Officers for fishing vessels and the conditions that apply for the use of the certificates. The European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Inquiries (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State, I have responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 and 284 together. Under section 74 of the Roads Act 1993, it is possible to prescribe classes of road races for which relevant local authority approval, as the road authority, must be sought in advance, and for which there can then be road closures. A race which falls within prescribed classes and is not licensed is illegal, with penalties for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: 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, including the provision of testing 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: Road Safety Authority (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the location of test centres. 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: Disability Services (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise the Deputy that the rules on bus lane access are set out in Regulation 32 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997 (as amended). Under Irish law bus lanes are open to buses, cyclists, electric scooters and, in certain circumstances, taxis. Bus lanes were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including all testing and scheduling matters. Accordingly, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response. Please contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including all testing and scheduling matters. Accordingly, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response. Please contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177, 178, 179, 181, 182, 183 and 184 together. My Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database serves as the official record for driving licence, penalty point, and disqualification information. The Courts Service notifies my Department of court disqualification orders via an API (application programming interface). This API attempts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State, I have responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (16 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: Firstly, it is important to clarify that the RSA has not refused to release collision data to local authorities. The RSA provided this information to local authorities until legal advice sought by the local authority sector indicated that the legislative basis by which they received and processed collision data was insufficiently robust from a GDPR perspective. On foot of this advice, local...

Confidence in the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: Back in January, I made a decision as an Independent TD to engage constructively in the formation of a new Government. My focus was simple. I wished to ensure the ambitions we have for Ireland could be realised in a practical, balanced and fair way. Throughout that process, I found the Tánaiste, Simon Harris, to be honest and open, willing to share ideas and genuinely committed to...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: I thank the Acting Chair very much. The Senators' faces are all very familiar. For some reason, Galway and Mayo have taken over here. I thank Senators for inviting me to address the House. I welcome the opportunity to provide an update on the all-island strategic rail review. Rail lines built in the 1800s are still carrying passengers today, and the decisions and investments we make...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Seán Canney: Are our guests coming to Galway?