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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (15 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35 and 45 together. Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory is prohibited, unless granted an exemption to do so by the Minister for Transport. For the month of October this year, 92 flights by US civil air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (15 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Membership of the Irish Aviation Authority ("IAA") Staff Superannuation Scheme 1996 comprises staff members who joined the IAA before 1 April 2008. Section 41 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 provides for IAA to prepare schemes for the granting of superannuation benefits to members of staff of the IAA. Section 37 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 2022 provides for the transfer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport including the issuing of taxi permits. Accordingly, as the issue raised by the deputy is an operational one, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (15 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory is prohibited, unless an exemption to do so is granted by the Minister for Transport. The Orders relate to the carriage of “munitions of war” and do not impose any requirement on aircraft...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport. Accordingly, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of driver testing. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department hold information on, or have the have the power to intervene in, individual cases. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. The service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand, which has increased by 28% compared with 2021 figures. The Authority is currently providing an average of 4,000 tests per week, up 25% on this time last year. Anticipating...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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 has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have referred the Deputy's question 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: Middle East (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 108 together. 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. When an application is received my Department consults...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Consequently, information on applicants is held by the RSA and neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response on the specific case raised. I would ask...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: A clear distinction is made in international and national law between State aircraft (including military aircraft) and civil aircraft. The Minister for Foreign Affairs has responsibility for matters relating to State aircraft (including military aircraft). As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for matters relating to civil aircraft. Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority and I have referred the question 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory is prohibited, unless granted an exemption to do so by the Minister for Transport. I refer the Deputy to my answer to parliamentary question no. 243 of 7 November this year, where I outlined the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority and I have referred the question 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority and I have referred the question 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: The two-year validity period for the disabled parking permit is set out in the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, as amended. Following a stakeholder consultation in 2009/2010, it was decided to retain the defined period for all permit holders. My Department and the bodies which issue the permits, the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) and the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the promotion of public awareness of road safety. In this capacity, the RSA has distributed millions of high-visibility vests, armbands and rucksack covers to members of the public in recent years. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority and I have referred the question 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Nov 2023)

Jack Chambers: In response to the alarming rise in road deaths this year, I have announced a new Road Traffic Measures Bill 2023. This will be a focused Bill addressing key issues, which I aim to see passed as soon as possible. This Bill will address speed limits, penalty points, and testing of drivers for drugs. In the case of speed limits, it will implement crucial recommendations of the recent...