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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Department is committed, under Action 7B of the Road Safety Strategy Phase 2 Action Plan, to addressing the matter of learner drivers with multiple successive learner permits. It is intended to require learner permit holders to complete a driver test prior to renewal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review was undertaken by the Department of Transport in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. Following two public consultations, the Review’s Final Report was published in July 2024. The Review's Final Report sets out 32 strategic recommendations to enhance and expand the rail system in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I am keenly aware of the problems caused by the shortage of HGV drivers, particularly given the very important role that the road haulage sector has in our economy. The HGV driver shortage is not confined to Ireland; it has been a growing issue across Europe and globally for a number of years...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State, I have responsibility International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As the Deputy may be aware, the All-Island Strategic Rail Review was undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. Following two public consultations, the Review’s Final Report was published in July 2024. The Review's Final Report sets out 32 strategic recommendations to enhance and expand the rail system in Ireland and Northern Ireland up...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 238 and 259 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Car Testing (NCT) Service under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level or in individual cases. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249 and 250 together. As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law - the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level and, accordingly, EU...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law - the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level and, accordingly, EU driving licences are recognised and exchangeable when a person...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law - the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level and, accordingly, EU driving licences are recognised and exchangeable when a person...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: The Irish Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021 to 2030 ‘Our Journey Towards Vision Zero’ includes the primary aim of reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads in half by 2030 and to achieve ‘Vision Zero’, as close as possible to zero deaths or serious injuries, by 2050. There is no softening of the Government’s Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 291 and 292 together. Building on expanded camera enforcement hours provided by mobile vans since late 2023 and the rollout of additional average speed camera zones and fixed cameras nationwide since late 2024, the Programme for Government commits to further expansion of cameras to encourage safer driving. This commitment is reaffirmed by Primary Action 6...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (30 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including testing and scheduling matters. Accordingly, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response. Please contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes the provision of test centres, and I understand that a site had been identified in the Sandyford area which the RSA aims to be open and operational this month. Given the RSA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that legislation for e-scooters, the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations 2024 (SI 199 of 2024) (www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2024/si/199/made/en/print), came into force in May 2024. A legislative framework to provide for the safety of vulnerable road users is a vital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Traffic management in Cork city is a matter for Cork City Council in the first instance. Although I am aware of calls for red light cameras by elected representatives from Cork earlier this year, neither I nor my officials have been involved in any discussions or decision-making processes in this area. I understand that the National Transport Authority and Dublin City Council are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that under Regulation 44 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (SI 537 of 2006), as amended, drivers subject to a consequential, ancillary or special disqualification are required to return their driving licence to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). These are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (25 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: 324. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider allowing an extension for slurry spreading to mid-October 2025 in view of the fact there has been three weeks of wet weather in September (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50914/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (24 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8 to 12, inclusive, together. Faoin Acht fán Údarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre, 2006, tá freagracht reachtúil ag an Údarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre (RSA) don tSeirbhís Náisiúnta um Cheadúnais Tiomána. Níl baint agam féin ná ag mo chuid oifigigh...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Department is committed, under Action 7B of the Road Safety Strategy Phase 2 Action Plan, to addressing the matter of learner drivers with multiple successive learner permits. A learner permit is not a driving licence. It gives permission to learn to drive on public...