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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (20 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: Weston Airport ("Weston") is licensed and certified by the Irish Aviation Authority ("IAA") as an aerodrome operator and air navigation services provider. A volume of airspace has been designated to Weston to enable them to provide these services. Under the terms of their licence and certification, Weston are responsible for the safety and management of aircraft, on the ground at the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (19 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Ports of Cork, Dublin and Waterford handle Lift-on/Lift-off (LoLo) container traffic. The Ports of Cork, Dublin and Rosslare handle Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) traffic. Details of the tonnage at each port can be found on the Central Statistics Office website at the following link: www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-spt/statisticsofp orttrafficq4andyear2023/. Shannon Foynes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (19 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin and Cork Airports. As such, matters in relation to staffing are a matter for daa. 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: Vehicle Registration Tax (18 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: My Department holds the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) Database containing details of all registered vehicle and driver details in Ireland. This database currently records the taxed/untaxed status of all vehicles. My Department has signed a data sharing agreement with the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) who host the Irish Motor Insurance Database (IMID). IMID once fully...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (18 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, DAA has the statutory responsibility for the management, development and operation of Dublin Airport including the responsibility for issuing permits to coach operators at the airport. As this is an operational matter for DAA, I have forwarded your query to DAA for a direct reply. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days please contact my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (12 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: De réir an Achta fán Údarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre, 2006, is ar an Údarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre (an RSA) atá an fhreagracht reachtúil as gach gné den tSeirbhís Náisiúnta um Cheadúnas Tiomána (NDLS). Tá mé tar éis ceist an Teachta a chur faoi bhráid an RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (12 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: De réir an Achta fán Údarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre, 2006, is ar an Údarás um Shábháilteacht ar Bhóithre (an RSA) atá an fhreagracht reachtúil as gach gné den tSeirbhís Náisiúnta Tástála Tiomána.Tá mé tar éis ceist an Teachta a chur faoi bhráid an RSA dá...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: 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 and neither I nor my department have the power to intervene in individual cases. As such, I have referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (11 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy will be aware, DAA has the statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's request to the DAA for a direct detailed response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (11 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: Deputy, Please see the below table for the 2023 and 2024 capital budget allocation for the Irish Coast Guard as requested: Year IRCG Capital Allocation 2023 €8 million 2024 €18 million

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (11 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: The maximum authorised dimensions and weights of heavy-duty vehicles used in national and international commercial transport are set down in the Weights and Dimensions Directive 96/53/EC. This Directive is given effect in Irish law by the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003, as amended. The Deputy may wish to note that this Directive was not amended in 2012....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (11 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 to 131, inclusive, together. Article 8 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989 empowers the Minster for Transport or an authorised person to carry out an inspection of civil aircraft flying from any place within the State. However, the exercise of this power is conditional on there being an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (11 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: My Department has been working closely with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine over the past number of months to formalise lease arrangements on a number of Coast Guard buildings located within Fishery Harbour Centres. Formalising the lease arrangement in Howth has been a priority, in particular, so that the requirements of the unit can be formally reviewed with a view to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (11 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: I wish to thank the Deputy for his question. I assume that the Deputy is referring to the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS). The Deputy will appreciate that pension arrangements applying to a particular pension scheme are a matter for the pension scheme trustees and the scheme members.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Irish driver licensing law 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 licence, are all set at EU level. All EU-issued licences are recognised in Member States. A holder of an EU Member...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (30 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Earlier this year my Department undertook a targeted stakeholder consultation process, as part of a broader tripartite review of the Disabled Parking Scheme. As my Department receives and responds to submissions and representations from the public on the scheme on a regular and ongoing basis, it was agreed to seek the direct input of disability advocacy groups and other relevant stakeholders,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (29 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Ireland’s National Aviation Policy (“NAP”) published in August 2015, established a policy framework for the development of the aviation sector. With regard to regional airports, the NAP was designed to create an environment that would encourage the sector to enhance Ireland's connectivity and to maximise the contribution of aviation to Ireland's sustainable economic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (29 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for his question and for the subsequent clarification provided. Over the period 2020-2023, Exchequer supports totalling almost €222 million were provided to Irish airports under the Aviation Programme within my Department's VOTE. A further €21 million was provided to support Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services. As requested, this funding is set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (29 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for his question in relation to the submission made by Waterford Airport for Exchequer funding to support proposed development works. I wish to advise the Deputy that this document is currently being reviewed by my Department in accordance with the requirements of a Project Outline Document (POD) as set out under my Department’s Transport Appraisal Framework and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (29 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I wish to advise the Deputy that I cannot comment on the review report referenced as it is not yet finalised. As you will be aware, in June 2019, the then Government gave an approval in principle of an expression of support for development at Waterford Airport and to providing Exchequer funding of €5 million towards this development project. Government support was not only...