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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Climate Change Policy (20 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: I will not repeat the clarification but I will say that Met Éireann will continue to monitor this science as it matures and will continue to work with the IPCC and others to ensure the latest climate science is made available in Ireland. I thank the Senator for raising this matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Research Funding (20 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this important matter. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy O'Donovan, a county colleague of Senator Byrne. The establishment of Science Foundation Ireland's, SFI's, research centres programme in 2012 has had a transformative economic and societal impact...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Research Funding (20 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate the wider point the Senator is making in relation to the region and the importance of the two centres she referenced in the context of Limerick. I will reflect that to my colleague, the Minister, Deputy O'Donovan. I reiterate that the process is under way and that there is a need for an international peer review. It is not possible to detail the applicants or the outcome at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Seirbhísí agus Tacaíochtaí Gaeilge (20 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Ward. Tá an cheist maidir leis an síneadh fada ar cheann de phríomhghnéithe na reachtaíochta teanga leasaithe a rinne Uachtarán na hÉireann a shíniú ina dhlí ag deireadh 2021. Treisiú ar Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, 2003 atá i gceist leis an reachtaíocht nua seo agus...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Seirbhísí agus Tacaíochtaí Gaeilge (20 Jun 2024)

Jack Chambers: Aontaím leis an Seanadóir go bhfuil fadhbanna ann. Is é sin an fáth a bhí muid ag oibriú, mar Stát, go mbeadh Acht nua ann. Beidh na cearta teanga agus gach rud i bhfad níos fearr tríd an próiseas nua atá ann maidir leis an Acht nua. Tá struchtúr ann agus beidh treoirlínte agus coiste nua ann. Beidh an plean ag dul go...

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...