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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]

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

James Lawless: 48.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34885/24]

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

James Lawless: 30.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to expedite a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34248/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 to 182, inclusive, 259 to 264, inclusive, and 284 together. The carriage of munitions of war is prohibited on any civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory unless an exemption is granted by the Minister for Transport, as implemented in the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989. Munitions of war...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Process (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Drafting of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2024 was approved by Cabinet on 16 July. As set out in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 9 July 2024, the Department already shares vehicle and driver data with An Garda Síochána. Robust data sharing agreements are in place between the Department and An Garda Síochána, as well as the other agencies that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The proposed Driving Licence Directive provides for a mobile driving licence as the default driving licence in the EU and Member States will be required to recognise each other’s mobile licences. However, drivers will still be able to request a physical driving licence instead of, or together with, a mobile licence. The proposed Directive is still under discussion and no publication...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: As well as delivering important road safety benefits, ensuring that motor vehicles undergo periodic roadworthiness testing is a binding obligation under European law. European Directive 2014/45/EU, on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, requires Member States to adhere to minimum specified intervals for carrying out commercial vehicle inspections. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 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 those specific questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service and my Department does not hold the data requested. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. A learner permit is valid for either one...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: In line with Section 7 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 and its statutory mandate to prepare road safety programmes, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) coordinated the development of the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, published in December 2021. The strategy is aligned with European Union objectives and aims to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on Irish roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service and the information requested is held by that 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. To address issues of rising demand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: While my Department is responsible for national parking legislation, day-to-day decisions on the installation and management of parking on public roads are taken by the relevant local authority. In addition, under section 36 A of the Road Traffic Act 1994, a road authority, in this case Dublin City Council, may make bye-laws for parking in respect of specified events, such as matches or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commissioners of Irish Lights (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I have referred this question to the Commissioners of Irish Lights for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within 10 days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together. In line with National Aviation Policy regional airports are supported under a Regional Airports Programme. This Programme supports Ireland’s smallest airports, those that provide scheduled passenger services and handle fewer than one million passengers (on average over the two preceding financial years). Eligible airports in 2024...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, Ireland, like all other EU Member States, is obliged to adhere to the minimum specified intervals for carrying out periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles. This is given effect in Irish law by means of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No....