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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Examination of the Drivers of Violence and Criminality: Discussion (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Lambert for coming before committee. It has been a very interesting discussion. We may return to this topic again in the committee at a future date. I thank Dr. Lambert for attending and for her opening statement. With the agreement of the committee, I propose that we publish her statement on the committee’s website. Is that agreed? Agreed. Updated calendars have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division within the Department of Transport, has 44 Volunteer Units based around the coast of Ireland. The Coast Guard building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities for volunteers, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the Department of Transport. The OPW provides advice and assistance on the design of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service, which handles all driving licence enquiries. My Department does not have access to individual driving licence applications and may not intervene in the licence application process. I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: European Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which came into force on 27 July 2022, allows Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive to drive here on their current national driving licences. Prior to the introduction of Regulation 2022/1280, between 22 April and 27 July 2022 Ukrainians admitted here under temporary protection could exchange their Ukrainian...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Oct 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, detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 77, 78 and 79 together. I wish to assure the Deputy that the passenger cap at Dublin Airport is a planning related issue, rather than a policy-based issue. Increasing capacity of Dublin Airport is in line with the National Aviation Policy, which recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport to meeting national social and economic policy goals and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: Driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are all set at EU level. Supports are provided for individuals who require special assistance to take their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: The number of cruise ships that have visited and berthed in Irish ports in 2022 and 2023 is set out below in tabular form: Ports 2022 Number of cruise ships 2023 Number of cruise ships Bantry Bay 9 11 Castletownbere 0 2 Cork1 81 94 Dublin1 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: All airports in the State with commercial traffic are required to have procedures in place to deal with the safety risk posed by illegal drone activity. The procedures are developed in accordance with guidance on managing drone safety risk issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Safety critical areas are defined, interagency response procedures are put in place and a risk...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I would like to advise the Deputy that I have no function in relation to planning and enforcement matters which are matters for the relevant planning authority. Planning authorities have an obligation under the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) to investigate complaints of alleged breaches of planning permission.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division within the Department of Transport, has 44 Volunteer Units based around the coast of Ireland. The Coast Guard building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities for volunteers, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the Department of Transport. These projects are funded by the Department of Transport. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that, in relation to the aviation sector, no private consortium other than that in relation to Waterford Airport has sought co-funding from my Department for capital support in excess of €1 million in the last ten years, where the private sector was contributing at a minimum 50% of the funding required. It was on that basis that no aviation projects were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to examine a matter regarding extra time in second-level examinations for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia and other learning difficulties (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40325/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: 486. To ask the Minister for Health to examine a matter regarding funding for an occupational therapy vocational rehabilitation service (details supplied). [39903/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: 559. To ask the Minister for Health the measures his Department is undertaking to assist individuals with long Covid, particularly financially (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39887/24]

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: That is the way it works.

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Referral to Select Committee (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport and Communications pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Members for their interest in the Bill and for giving their time today and at committee previously. Before I start into the substance of that, I wish to be associated with the good wishes afforded to Deputy Joe Carey by Deputy Mattie McGrath. Deputy Carey chaired the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications for the past number of years. I am sure all of us in this...

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this Bill for the House’s consideration. One of its main objectives is to provide for the establishment of a marine accident investigation unit, MAIU, within the Department of Transport. It provides for a transition from the current structure, in which the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, MCIB, is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 to 67, inclusive, together. The Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on specific incidents, cases being investigated by An Garda Síochána or individual insurance or compensation claims. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 makes a clear regulatory distinction between low-powered, pedal-assisted electric bikes, which are treated in the...