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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for Driver Testing Service and the provision of test centres. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Irish driver licensing law operates in 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. This allows Member States to recognise all EU-issued licences. To establish a driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing Service including the provision of test centres and their locations. 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. Pending this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 and associated vehicle roadworthiness regulations, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Car Testing (NCT) Service. I note from the details supplied that the purchaser is already engaging with the NCT Service on this matter. It would not be appropriate for me as Minister to intervene on an individual case. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including application and scheduling matters. 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 questions to the RSA for direct, detailed reply....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

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. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: The use of HID and LED headlights in the European Union is regulated by the European type-approval system under , , transposed by - European Union (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval and Market Surveillance) Regulations 2020. This system establishes technical and safety standards for vehicles and vehicle components for sale or use in EU Member States. To gain type-approval, headlight components...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Air passenger rights are enshrined in EU law. Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 sets out the rights and entitlements of airline passengers in instances of flight cancellations, delays and denied boarding. The regulation provides that passengers may be entitled to compensation for flight cancellations or specific lengths of long delay, unless the air carrier can prove the cancellation was caused by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ambulance Service (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports. I have therefore forwarded your question to daa for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: In line with Actions 67 and 122 of Phase 1 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, the National Transport Authority (NTA) chaired a cross-agency working group to examine various approaches to expediting the timely and efficient introduction of camera enforcement. The Working Group presented its final report to the Road Safety Partnership Board on 5 November 2023. Building on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: My Department has not engaged with the company referred to regarding their announcement of a new route as set out by the Deputy. Scheduled air services are underpinned by bilateral and multilateral agreements and the approval of the operation of traffic rights on such routes is a matter for the states between which the operations will take place. The decision to operate any scheduled air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: All new vehicles are required to meet European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) standards before they can be driven on Irish roads. ECWVTA is based on the principle that vehicles are manufactured to conform to an approved type. Vehicles with ECWVTA are issued with an EC Certificate of Conformity, allowing them to be registered in any EU Member State. Type approval removes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: 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 matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jan 2025)

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. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: All enquires relating to Irish driving licences and driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: The Irish Coast Guard building programme is aimed at ensuring accommodation facilities for Coast Guard Units along the coast are fit for purpose. The programme is managed through the Office of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to build and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance as necessary from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office. There has been good progress on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: The information requested has been noted and will take some time to collate, a response will be provided as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Robust legislation is in place in Ireland to regulate the maintenance and upkeep of vehicle exhaust systems. The (SI 190 of 1963) require vehicles to be fitted with a silencer or other device suitable for reducing exhaust noise to a reasonable level and they prohibit use of a vehicle that causes excessive noise in a public place. Under Section 29 of the Regulations, all combustion engine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (22 Jan 2025)

James Lawless: Earlier this month my Department received a request for financial support from the Irish Road Haulage Association for hauliers affected by the temporary closure of Holyhead Port. This request is currently under consideration by my Department. Officials in my Department have written to the Irish Road Haulage Association seeking clarity on a number of points, specifically seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (22 Jan 2025)

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. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within...