Results 161-180 of 5,013 for speaker:Seán Canney

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Rebates (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I am committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the haulage and road freight sector. My Department’s policy, as detailed in Ireland’s Road Haulage Strategy 2022-2031, is for the Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) fleet to transition to Zero Emission technologies. Funding and schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including the provision of test centres. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (23 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: 363. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on the implementation of banding and grading in Waterways Ireland; the retrospection of pay for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50178/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to inform you that all enquiries relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated under national legislation to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have referred this matter to the Road Safety Authority for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including the provision of test centres. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister with responsibility for road safety, I welcome the publication of the independent Crowe review into An Garda Síochána's roads policing function. The Review highlights a number of very concerning issues around how some members of An Garda Síochána have carried out their duties. Upon publication of this Review, I met with the Minister for Justice,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: The Programme for Government outlines the Government's commitment to reducing road deaths and creating safer roads for everyone in Ireland. The current national framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. The Strategy was launched in December 2021 and follows international best practice, aligns with EU and UN targets, and is based...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I have responsibility for the Irish Coast Guard and the SAR Aviation Contract. Coast Guard SAR helicopter services are provided under contract that is currently transitioning from CHCI to Bristow Ireland. As with the existing CHCI contract, issues concerning Human Resources and Industrial Relations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under EU law, Ireland, like other Member States, is obliged to adhere to the minimum specified technical standards and intervals for carrying out periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles and the National Car Test (NCT) is operated in line with the requirements of EU Directive 2014/45/EU. This is given effect in Irish law by means of the Road Traffic (National Car Test)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I wish to advise the Deputy on the robust legislation in place in Ireland to regulate against the improper maintenance and upkeep of vehicle exhaust systems. The Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 1963 www.irishstatutebook.ie/1963/en/si/0190.html(SI 190 of 1963)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department is currently developing a new Vehicle Adaptation Scheme (VAS) to support disabled drivers and passengers. The purpose of the new scheme is to improve functional mobility through necessary vehicle adaptations, as a specific personal transport support. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I wish to advise the Deputy that the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 addresses dangerous driving and the antisocial use of scramblers and quadbikes through three key measures.Section 5(k) makes dangerous driving an offence in all locations, not just in public places.Section 5(p) gives An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: The Irish Coast Guard, a Division within the Department of Transport, has 44 Volunteer Units based around the coast of Ireland. The Coast Guard building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities for volunteers, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of my Department. The construction of a new Coast Guard Station in Westport, Co. Mayo...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: The Department of Transport is responsible for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) building programme, which is funded by the Department as Approving Authority under the Infrastructure Guidelines. The Office of Public Works (OPW) acts as Contracting Authority, overseeing all aspects of project delivery - from planning and design through to construction and ongoing maintenance. The IRCG delivers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Full commencement of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Act 2014 requires the establishment of a new electronic Irish Register of Ships and ship registration regime, which will be progressed under a separate IT project, and new ship registration regulations to complement the IT project. It is not possible to indicate the timeframe for commencement given the need to develop the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, this includes all testing and scheduling matters. Accordingly, the information requested is held by the RSA. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (17 Sep 2025)

Seán Canney: As Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, I wish to advise that the procedures for drink and drug driver testing are set out in the Road Traffic Act 2010 (as amended). Where a person is arrested on suspicion of driving or attempting to drive while intoxicated, the Act requires a designated doctor or nurse to take a blood or urine sample within three...