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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 227 together. The term "private jet" is not defined in national, European, or international law and the nature of ownership does not arise as a specific categorisation. There has been no proposal to ban such aircraft from Dublin Airport, but, as in the wider aviation sector, any proposals to regulate access more stringently would require that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 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 question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. Regarding the driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The forthcoming changes to alcohol licensing hours being brought forward by the Department of Justice may entail a need to consider enforcement arrangements such as Garda deployment. These are, however, a matter for the Garda Commissioner. If there are any implications in terms of Garda resourcing, this would be a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice. My Department's role is to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The carriage of munitions of war is prohibited on any civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory unless an exemption to do so is granted by the Minister for Transport, as implemented in the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989. 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: Road Traffic Offences (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: My Department through the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) maintains a record of the ‘registered owners’ of motor vehicles. Articles 9 and 10 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 (SI No. 385 of 1992) and amendments made thereon set out the procedures regarding notification and recording of change of vehicle ownership. While...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 225 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing Service and the information on applicants requested is held by it. The Authority also holds tester cost information, as the employer of the driving testers. As such, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the recruitment of staff, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response with the information requested has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 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 all application and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my officials have the power to intervene in individual cases.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: I would like to thank the Deputy for his continued interest in this matter. As you are aware Shannon Airport has made a submission to my Department requesting the establishment of a Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service to provide EU Hub Connectivity from Shannon Airport. As previously advised, while the establishment of air services is a commercial matter between airports,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service and the information requested is held by that agency. 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. I am not aware of any inadequacy with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for Driver Testing Service and the provision of test centres. As such, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for direct, detailed 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: Waterways Issues (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: As confirmed in previous responses to parliamentary questions, the vessel in question is located in the Port of Drogheda, which Port is owned and overseen by Louth County Council since 2017. As also previously advised, any queries regarding the projected dates of removal of the ship from the Port of Drogheda should be directed to Louth County Council, or to the Department of Housing, Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Apr 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the Driver Testing Service. The Authority carries out the driving test to a standard that complies with the EU Directive on Driving Licences. The Authority has an appeals process where, if an applicant is unhappy with how a driving test was conducted or believe they were unfairly...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Today, I bring the Road Traffic Bill 2024 before the House following its passage in Dáil Éireann on 6 March. The Road Traffic Bill 2024 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 address issues with driver behaviours through legislative change....

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (21 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I appreciate everyone's remarks and support for the Bill. I acknowledge the presence of Deputy Devlin and his guests in the Public Gallery. To speak to Senator Murphy's contribution, much of what he set out contained excellent points in terms of the 1,800 speeding offences that occurred last weekend. It is shocking. That is 1,800 potential collisions and areas of high risk, where people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (21 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) is integral to achieving Ireland’s Climate Change ambitions, with a target of achieving 5GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030, with a further 2GW to be in development by 2030. Beyond that, the Programme for Government and the Climate Action Plan 2021 also sets out a target of 37GW of ORE projects to be delivered before 2050. Government...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (21 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Section 81 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provides for the use of cameras by the Gardaí to assist in the detection of certain offences under the Road Traffic Acts. These powers have been successfully used by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), working in partnership with the Gardaí, with regard to speeding offences and it is open to other road authorities to use these powers on a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: The issue of multiple successive learner permits is a road safety priority for me, and my Department is committed to addressing it. However, it requires three parallel approaches to be successful: · Changing the permit renewal system to prevent unlimited renewals. · Increasing driver testing capacity for timely access to practical tests. · Reviewing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (21 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: In June 2019, the Government at that time gave an approval in principle of an expression of support for an expansion proposal at Waterford Airport and to providing Exchequer funding of €5 million towards a runway extension project. Government support was not only contingent on local authority and private investment necessary to complete the project being committed and any risks...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (21 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I understand that the Deputy is seeking information on the fees charged for the provision of en route air navigation services. AirNav Ireland, who provide these services since 1 May 2023 (prior to that date these services were provided by the Irish Aviation Authority) and are the recipient of these fees, have informed me that the following are the sums in respect of the years 2019 to 19 March...