Results 1,541-1,560 of 9,116 for speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: My Department does not have access to individual driving licence or CPC applicationsand may not intervene in the application process. Noting that the Deputy previously submitted this question for answer on 17 January, I have requested that the Authority reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of high priority and without further delay. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the provision of new test centres, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Noting that the Deputy previously submitted this question for answer on 24th January, I have requested that the Authority reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of high priority and without further delay. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the Minister for Transport may, by regulation, provide for local authorities to control the entry of specific vehicles to particular areas. Work on direct vision technologies for commercial vehicles is a priority under Action 11 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy, which is being led by the Road Safety Authority. As Minister, I support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Irish driver licensing legislation operates within EU law and testing standards are set at EU level. Ireland may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange with non-EU jurisdictions. This is not a straightforward matter and reaching an exchange agreement is not a matter of political will. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Driver licensing is handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), on behalf of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The NDLS facilitates cash payments for issuing and renewing driving licences through the use of Payzone vouchers. Payzone vouchers may be purchased with cash from over 3,500 outlets in towns and villages nationwide, including post offices.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. I have therefore referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures. These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of aircraft noise on health and quality of life, whilst also facilitating the sustainable development of the airport. The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) which was established under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Feb 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. Unfortunately, neither I nor my department have the power to intervene in individual cases. As such, I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures. These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of aircraft noise on health and quality of life, whilst also facilitating the sustainable development of the airport. The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) which was established under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including in relation to noise mitigation at the airport. Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures. These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (15 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, it is expressly prohibited for civil aircraft to carry munitions of war in Irish sovereign territory, without being granted an exemption to do so by the Minister for Transport. In 2023 and to date in 2024, no applications have been received or exemptions granted to permit the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: A person born in any of the counties of Northern Ireland can have their place of birth recorded as Ireland, the UK or Northern Ireland, whichever the applicant has indicated. An online application for a driving licence requires a Public Services Card (PSC) and the place of birth on the licence will be that in the PSC details. These details cannot be amended by the National Driver Licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Ireland may make bilateral driving licence exchange agreements with non-EU jurisdictions. Such agreements can be made only when the authorities in both jurisdictions have studied and compared the licensing regimes and each side is satisfied that they are compatible. This is a comprehensive process, carried out between the statutory licensing authorities in each state, to ensure the safety of...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Referral to Select Committee (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport and Communications pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the contributions from across the House. Deputy Gould had some constructive suggestions. I will set out initially what we are doing in the Bill because a lot was stated around a lot of other reforms but it is important to set out the context again. We are reforming the penalty point system to target multiple offences in one act. It is a progressive reform. It targets those...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: It is.

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: No.

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Today, I will bring the Road Traffic Bill 2024 before the House. This Bill is an urgent and essential part of the Government's response to the concerning trend of rising road fatalities and serious injuries. This is a short and focused Bill that aims to effectively address issues with driver behaviours through legislative change. Last...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Voluntary search and rescue groups, such as those referred by the Deputy, do not come under the aegis of the Department of Transport. Occasional funding may be available to voluntary groups from other government sources including the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and local authorities. Water Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport received the referenced correspondence from Monaghan County Council on 1 February 2024. The issues raised in the letter are currently under consideration and a reply to the Council will issue in due course.