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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: 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. I have therefore referred the first part of 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. Regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 to 152, inclusive, together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the promotion of public awareness campaigns and for the advancement of education specific to the safe use of roads. I have therefore referred part of the Deputy's question specific to Cork to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) is provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The NDLS can be contacted at 0818 700 800. Alternatively, the RSA can be contacted at 096 25000 or by email at licencequeries@rsa.ie. If a person has outstanding issues, they will need to contact the NDLS directly, particularly when dealing with personal data. If they are not satisfied with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Jan 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. The RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process. Those who are eligible and have been waiting the longest are offered a test first. Urgent tests are only available to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Jan 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. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question 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: Driver Licences (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My department does not have access to individual applications. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness testing, Ireland, as for all Member States, must comply with the specified intervals for carrying out such inspections. This is given effect in Irish law by the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (SI 415/2017), as amended. Regulation 3(2) of the 2017 Regulations provides that a vehicle's initial test due date is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Fishing Vessels) (15-24 Metres) Regulations 2007 apply to every mechanically propelled fishing vessel of 15 metres in length overall and over but less than 24 metres in length that are registered in the State. These Regulations set out the standards for the safe construction and equipment of fishing vessels and also the survey and certification requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of the Department of Transport has certain responsibilities under maritime legislation, including the enforcement of safety regulations and the investigation of incidents. MSO Surveyors are warranted under Section 728 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 to investigate breaches of the Act and relevant Regulations. MSO surveyors are also warranted under Section 39...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Jan 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. As such, I have referred the 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 days. The RSA operates a fair and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic Bill 2023 was approved for publication by the Government on 20 December 2023. This Bill will act as a response to the ongoing rising trend of road fatalities and serious injuries. Three key areas will be addressed in the Bill: penalty point reform, drug testing at the scene of collisions, and the implementation of key Speed Limit Review recommendations. In terms of speed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The details requested by the Deputy are provided in the table below. The data reflect the number of state-owned electric vehicles as a share of the total number of state owned vehicles. The data are based on licensed vehicles (with a current motor tax) as of 31 December 2023. Fuel Type Number Of Vehicles Electric State-Owned as a % of Total State-Owned Vehicles ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: Vehicle registration is a matter for Revenue. However, for the Deputy's information, the table below provides a breakdown of the total licenced car fleet by fuel type as of 31 December 2023. These figures represent the number of vehicles for there is a current payment of Motor Tax on record, regardless of year of registration. Fuel Type Number Of Vehicles % of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The disabled parking permit is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, or who are registered blind. Eligibility for the permit is not based on specific illnesses or conditions, but on the applicant's level of mobility. My Department is currently undertaking an extensive review of the Disabled Parking Scheme,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries on these matters to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 creates a new vehicle category called powered personal transporters (PPTs), which includes e-scooters, and provides for regulations to allow for their use on public roads. There are no current plans to regulate any type of PPT other than e-scooters. E-scooter regulations for e-scooters will specify the technical requirements for e-scooters and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: My Department is responsible for the Irish Coast Coast Guard building programme which aims to ensure Coast Guard stations, around the coast of Ireland, are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of volunteers delivering this service. The programme is managed through the Office of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to build and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance from the Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport shares data with Government Departments, Agencies and other bodies (including Motor Tax Offices) for the provision of services to citizens and to enable the operation of public services. The Department of Transport only shares data where a sound legal basis exists. An effective governance framework is in place to ensure all data shared from the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (17 Jan 2024)

Jack Chambers: My remit as Minister for Transport is limited to drafting of legislation underpinning the Disabled Parking Scheme, including eligibility for a disabled parking permit, the nomination of bodies responsible for issuing permits and the design and dimensions of disabled parking bays. The provision and physical location of these bays is a matter for each local authority. While I understand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (17 Jan 2024)

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