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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (7 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, motor insurance is required to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place. Motor third party liability (MTPL) insurance is the minimum level of motor insurance needed in Ireland for mechanically propelled vehicles. This insurance covers an accident causing damage to property or injury to anybody other than the driver. All MTPL...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputies for the items they raised. Some did not relate to the Bill but I am happy to come back on some of those. Deputy Daly raised the issue of roadside testing. This would apply to any planned or random checkpoint in the context of testing, as per his question. In the context of the RSA allocation, we found additional reserves in the RSA budget towards the end of last...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 2: In page 9, lines 30 and 31, to delete “subsection (2) or (2A)” and substitute “subsection (2), (2A) or (2C)”.

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 3: In page 9, lines 32 and 33, to delete “subsection (2) or (2A)” and substitute “subsection (2), (2A) or (2C)”.

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 4: In page 9, after line 33, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 10 of Act of 2010 13. Section 10 of the Act of 2010 is amended— (a) by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (4): “(4A) Where a member of the Garda Síochána, under paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection (4), requires a person to provide...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 5: In page 9, after line 33, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 22 of Act of 2010 14. Section 22 of the Act of 2010 is amended in subsection (1A) (inserted by section 13(i) of the Act of 2023) by the substitution of “subsection (2), (2A) or (2C)” for “subsection (2) or (2A)”.”.

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputies for their co-operation on this Bill. It will make a difference in addressing the worrying trend we have seen in fatalities, in particular last year, which had 188 deaths. The trend is still going in the wrong direction in 2024. The Bill will target three concerning areas, namely, penalty points reform, mandatory drug testing at the scene of serious collisions and the...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I move amendment No. 1: In page 9, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following: “(b) by the insertion of the following subsection after subsection (2B): “(2C) Where a member of the Garda Síochána, under subsection (2A), requires a person to provide a specimen of oral fluid from his or her mouth, the member shall require the person to remain at a place...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: My officials have contacted the RSA in relation to this matter and have asked that a response be issued as promptly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Any organisation that transports people with disabilities can apply for a disabled parking permit. Two designated bodies, the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association, issue these permits on behalf of the Department of Transport and determine eligibility in relation to applications. As the Department has no role in the day-to-day administration of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the management of test centres, 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: Airport Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including in relation to noise mitigation at the airport. Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures . These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic Act of 2004, as amended, sets out the current legislative basis for the setting of speed limits. The Act applies ‘default’ speed limits to different classes or categories of road and allows for local authorities to intervene and set ‘special speed limits’, within limitations, on roads in their area. The making of bye-laws to set 'special' speed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Mar 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 Authority for direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response in relation to the specific case raised. 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 (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: While I am aware of the restrictions in place in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, I do not intend to make changes to the regulations in place for obtaining a third or further learner permit. If a person has sat and failed a driving test, the third or further permit will be granted for 2 years. If not, the permit will be granted for 1 year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I understand that the Deputy is seeking an update on the enforcement action being taken by Fingal County Council against daa seeking compliance with a planning condition (condition 5) attached to the grant of planning permission for the North Runway in 2007 which relates to a restriction on night-time aircraft movements at Dublin Airport between 2300-0700. The High Court granted daa leave...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the operation, management and development of Dublin Airport. 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: Airport Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Statistics on passenger numbers at Dublin Airport between 2019 and 2023 are set out in the table below. 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Dublin Airport 32,911,227 7,385,704 8,455,325 28,085,562 33,522,251 daa has reported that of the 33,522,251 passengers recorded in 2023,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Exchequer supports totalling almost €125m were provided to regional airports by my Department between 2020 -2023. Please see the table below, which provides a breakdown of funding to each airport by funding scheme over the period 2020-2023. AIRPORT PROGRAMME 2020 2021 2022 2023 TOTAL Donegal ...