Results 681-700 of 5,794 for speaker:James Lawless

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I understand that changes to the online booking system for appointments has significantly reduced the percentage of appointments where candidates do not attend for their driving test. However, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and, as the information requested is held by that agency,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 95 and 96 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collision data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (24 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: My Department and the Road Safety Authority have agreed an approach to addressing the issue of ongoing renewal of learner permits without sitting a driving test. It is intended that there will be a requirement to take a driving test before renewing a second learner permit and that there will be a limit to the number of renewals that can be made before a learner must start the learner driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 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) and the information requested is held by that organisation. 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: Departmental Correspondence (24 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I can confirm that the correspondence in relation to this case was received by the Department, and a response was issued last week. I sincerely apologise for the delay in responding in this instance. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on the incident or the criminal case against the haulage company as the incident happened outside this jurisdiction. The enforcement of road traffic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (19 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: While my Department is responsible for the legislation underpinning the Disabled Parking Scheme, the day to day operations of the Scheme fall within the remit of the designated issuing bodies, the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) and the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI). As Minister for Transport, I can neither intervene in nor comment upon any individual application. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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: Renewable Energy Generation (19 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: In March of this year my Department signed an advisory agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The assignment is to assess capacity, demand and financing strategies required for the development of offshore renewable energy (ORE) port infrastructure, which infrastructure is crucial for the construction, and long-term operation and maintenance of offshore wind projects in Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Renewable Energy Generation (19 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Firstly, I wish to inform the Deputy that Killybegs Harbour is a fisheries harbour under the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and my Department has no role in relation to its operation, administration or governance. As the Deputy is aware, in March of this year my Department signed an advisory agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The assignment is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) accepts the following photographic ID: - Irish driving licence or learner permit - Current Public Services Card - Irish passport (which cannot be expired by more than 12 months) - Current passport for all non-Irish citizens (valid for international use) - Current national identity card for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens - Current UK photo driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 and 133 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) and the information requested is held by that organisation. I have therefore referred those specific questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Fraudulent obtaining of a driving licence is a serious offence. As the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for operation of the driver licensing system, I have referred this matter to the authority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 to 145, inclusive, 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) and the information requested is held by that organisation. I have therefore referred the specific questions to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: It is a requirement under the Finance Acts that mechanically propelled vehicles (MPVs) should be registered and that vehicle registration tax should be paid. A registration number is issued by the Revenue Commissioners at that time. The registration number is then displayed on a registration plate. The Finance Act 1992 specifies offences in relation to registration plates. It is an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs and Excise (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) at Dublin Airport are represented by their Port Director on the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFaC). The NATFaC last met on 10 April 2024 and the next meeting is scheduled for 13 November 2024. There is also engagement with US CBP through the Preclearance Consultative Group, established under Article XI of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Deputy for his continued interest in this matter. As advised to the Deputy previously, it is in the context of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland and as part of its commitments under New Decade New Approach that the Government of Ireland agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). This includes management of contracts with third party suppliers and ensuring the suitability of employees hired for the purpose of delivering the service. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Regulations (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The regulation of both the recreational and commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS - drones) is provided for under European Union regulations that are directly applicable here. The primary regulations that govern the use drones are made under the Regulation EU 2018/1139 on common rules in the field of civil aviation (known as the Basic Regulation). There are two UAS-specific...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 336. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to examine a case of incorrect ASC contributions causing debt issues for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36814/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 25.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application for a person (details provided) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34147/24]