Results 841-860 of 5,893 for speaker:James Lawless

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The Irish State does not normally mandate retrofitting of specific vehicle after-market technology, beyond the requirements of EU vehicle type-approval, and cannot promote the use of specific commercial products, as this may distort competition. While I welcome developments in road safety in private vehicles, any proposal to mandate retrofitted technology would need to be evidence-based and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for Driver Testing Service. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. The Deputy may also wish to note that the RSA has started to publish detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: In 2023, the Irish Coast Guard Capital allocated was €8.0m with an expenditure of just over €2.0m or 25% by the end of year. The unspent funding was transferred to the 2024 allocation.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: School Transport (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The issue raised by the Deputy concerns a commercial decision by the company concerned and it is one in which I have no direct role. However, officials from my Department, the Road Safety Authority and the company in question have been in discussions on this topic in recent days. A further update may be available in a number of weeks time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: All foreign military aircraft wishing to enter Irish sovereign territory are required to obtain diplomatic clearance from the Minister for Foreign Affairs. This clearance is only granted where all relevant conditions are met, including that the aircraft is unarmed; that it carries no arms, ammunition, or explosives; that it does not engage in intelligence gathering; and that it does not form...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, which includes the operation of the Driver Theory Test. 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: Driver Test (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing Service. As such, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. The Deputy may also wish to note that the RSA has started to publish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The tables below show the amount of motor tax collected by my Department via the motortax.ie website and through the Motor Tax offices. Figures are presented for each year 2021-2023 and for 1 January to 30 June for 2024, broken down by County and Month. 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Carlow 140,066 250,327 199,508 171,848 168,061 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Jul 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. Neither I nor my department have the power to intervene in individual cases. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply in relation to testing wait times...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: My Department does not provide any funding for domestic ferry services to the islands. While it is not under the remit of the Department of Transport, it is an objective of this Government to provide the necessary supports for our off-shore islands so that those communities can continue to live, and thrive, on the islands. The Islands Programme of the Department of Rural and Community...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The details requested by the Deputy are provided in the table below. The data reflect the number of new electric vehicles registered on the NVDF (National Vehicle and Driver Database) in 2024 up to 22 July 2024. County ELECTRIC PLUG-IN HYBRID Total CARLOW 112 73 185 CAVAN 78 66 144 CLARE 204 164 368 CORK 1,245 992 2,237 DONEGAL 178 190 368 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) facilitates cash payments for issuing and renewing driving licences through the use of Payzone vouchers. Payzone vouchers may be purchased with cash from over 3,500 outlets in towns and villages nationwide, including post offices.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that agency. As such, I have referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. The Deputy may also wish to note...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Car Testing Service. The information requested is held by the agency. As such, I have referred the 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: Road Safety Authority (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Collision data is compiled initially by An Garda Síochána. The review of the legislative basis for the receipt and onward sharing of collision data by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has been completed. In June of this year a Ministerial Order was issued under Section 8 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, allowing for the sharing of collision data to the RSA from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (23 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: The Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030, which was published in December 2021, is currently in Phase 1, which runs to the end of 2024, with close to 200 actions underway or already completed across a range of Government bodies. Stakeholders across the sector are working hard to reverse the current increase in fatalities and restore Ireland’s long-term progress in...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: You might clarify your own policy.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: That is not what you said six months ago.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Is there a speaker or a heckler? Or are there both? You are not ready to be one speaker instead of two hecklers.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Jul 2024)

James Lawless: Sorry, we have hecklers in chief and speakers in chief. Which one is it?