Results 81-100 of 326 for garda speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Rebates (19 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...owner. Motor Tax Form RF120 must be completed and submitted to the vehicle owner's local motor tax office, run by the local authorities. The form must be witnessed and stamped by a member of An Garda Síochána. A minimum of 3 unexpired whole calendar months must be left on the disc.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...specified roads during specified periods. These regulations form the basis of the 5-axle HGV ban in operation in Dublin City and in a number of other locations. Following engagement with An Garda Síochána and the local authority sector, my Department introduced regulations earlier this year which now make it a fixed charge notice offence for an HGV to enter a restricted area...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...coming under the remit of the Minister for Transport and also community initiatives under the remit of the Minister for Justice. The 2023 Act provides the necessary tools to members of An Garda Síochána to tackle this issue. Specifically, there are three measures in the Act to address the matter of antisocial scrambler use. Under section 5(k), dangerous driving has become an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Safety (17 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...areas. The Government agrees that the antisocial use of scramblers is an important issue. This is why we are glad to report to Senators today that provisions in the Act that empower members of an Garda Síochána to address this problem were commenced in July. As a result, dangerous driving is now an offence everywhere. This change empowers a member of an Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (11 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...to oversee the Review in early 2022. The Group was co-chaired by the Department of Transport and the Road Safety Authority, and further comprised representatives from the Department of Transport, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority and the City & County Management Association. The aim of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...certificate. When riding on a public road or in a public place, the holder of a learner permit must carry their certificate with them, as they may be asked to produce one or both by a member of An Garda Síochána or the driver tester on the day of their practical driving test.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...and safety standards they must meet for legal use on Irish roads. E-scooters will remain illegal to use in public places and on public roads until these regulations are in place, and An Garda Síochána may seize them. Amongst other requirements, the proposed regulations will set down that e-scooters intended for use on public roads must: • have a maximum continuous rated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...and is underpinned by extensive transport modelling. The review was undertaken by a group of experts comprising officials from my Department, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), An Garda Síochána, National Transport Authority, the Road Safety Authority and Local Authorities. The aim of the review was to consider current policy priorities while continuing to address the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...year, an increase of 23 on the same period last year. Almost 850 people have also been seriously injured in collisions. This is unacceptable. My Department, the Road Safety Authority, RSA, An Garda Síochána and other road safety partners are taking this matter seriously and working closely to improve the situation on our roads. The Government’s road safety strategy out...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for drafting road traffic legislation and setting penalties for traffic offences. Enforcement is the responsibility of An Garda Síochána, under the oversight of my colleague, the Minister for Justice. Therefore, I can address the report’s recommendations for legislation under my remit. Firstly, I note the committee's...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: .... This is what we need to stamp out. We must ensure there is strengthened enforcement and campaigns. The Senator also spoke about the issue of speeding and drug- and drink-driving. With An Garda Síochána and the wider campaigns, we are trying to strengthen the response in this regard. Senator McGreehan also spoke about infrastructure and capacity constraints. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The current framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2030. I am working closely with key partners, including the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána, on delivery of Phase 1 of the Strategy. The Strategy has the target of reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030, and to achieve Vision Zero on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...and safety standards they must meet for legal use on Irish roads. E-scooters will remain illegal to use in public places and on public roads until these regulations are in place, and An Garda Síochána may seize them. Amongst other requirements, the proposed regulations will set down that e-scooters intended for use on public roads must: have a maximum continuous rated power...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Road collision data are collected and published by An Garda Síochána. This information is shared with the Road Safety Authority for research and analysis purposes. Specific queries on the number of personal powered transporters involved in recorded collisions should be directed to An Garda Síochána as the data holder. For the Deputy's information, certain roads policing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...the Department as well as to other relevant agencies, it is essential for the RSA to be able to conduct research and analysis, and provide data to relevant bodies such as Local Authorities, and An Garda Síochána. In order to perform its functions, it is essential that the RSA has a legal basis behind the sharing of data. Collision data is required to enable Local Authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...of the vehicle with the relevant laws and for enforcement purposes. Therefore, the application of roadside enforcement technology, such as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), by An Garda Síochána, will also need to be considered as part of any changes.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...to e-scooters and they will be subject to the same rules of the road and penalties. Their use will not be permitted on footpaths. Enforcement of road traffic offences is a matter for An Garda Síochána. Until e-scooter regulations are in place, their use on public roads and in public places remains illegal. An Garda Síochána may confiscate them and users may also be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda operations under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and, as Minister for Transport, I have no role in enforcement of any legislation, including road traffic legislation. I am advised however, that road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...of a 30 km/h default speed limit in urban areas. The group was established in late 2021 and comprised representatives of the Department of Transport, NTA, TII, local authorities, the RSA and An Garda Síochána. The review group, as part of its work, carried out an assessment of the existing framework of speed limits, including the current guidance document for the setting and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...roads within specified periods. These regulations form the basis of the 5-axle HGV ban in operation in Dublin City and in a number of other urban centres. Following engagement with An Garda Síochána and the local authority sector, my Department introduced regulations earlier this year which now make it a fixed charge notice (FCN) offence for an HGV to enter a restricted area...