Results 1-20 of 3,957 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 135 together. 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. As such, I have referred the questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Ireland does not have a licence exchange agreement with any US state. Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Testing standards are set at EU level. Ireland may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange with non-EU jurisdictions. This is not a straightforward...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 May 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 Safety (28 May 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: Road Safety Authority (28 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Board of the Road Safety Authority shall consist of a chairperson and between six and eleven ordinary members. The quorum of the Board is set at five members, and the current composition of the board fulfils all legislative requirements. There are, therefore, no vacancies on the Board, though its membership is currently two fewer than at the end...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Medical Records (28 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Medical reports are issued by registered medical practitioners. Medical reports accompanying an application for a driving licence or a learner permit shall be dated not more than one month prior to the date of application and should indicate that, in the opinion of the registered medical practitioner: (a) the applicant meets the required minimum standards of physical and mental fitness...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 May 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. As such, I have referred the questions 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 Licences (28 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: To make an application for a bus driving licence, an applicant must first hold a valid full category B (car or light van) driving licence. To drive professionally on a D licence, a driver must also obtain a certificate of professional competence (CPC). Details on the steps required to obtain a bus licence are available on the RSA’s website at the following link. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Tyres are subject to EU and national law. To be placed on the market in the EU, tyres must satisfy minimum requirements under EU type-approval regulations (Regulation (EU) 2019/2144). These regulations provide for a range of quality checks, including rolling resistance, noise and wet-grip performance. Separately, the EU Tyre Labelling Regulation 2020/740 requires safety and environmental...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (22 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 to 41, inclusive, together. Irish Airports must comply with European Union Regulation (EC) 1107/2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air (“Regulation 1107”). The objective of this Regulation is to ensure “high and equivalent levels of protection and assistance throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Testing standards are set at EU level. Ireland may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange with non-EU jurisdictions, This is not a straightforward matter. Reaching them is not a matter of political will and the core...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: The exchange of foreign licences is managed through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). Currently, the average processing time for applications is 32 working days. There are various reasons for possible delays in processing foreign licence exchanges. For example, the driver may need to submit outstanding information, such as a medical or eyesight report or the physical driving...

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

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184, 185, 187, 190 to 193, inclusive, and 199 to 201, inclusive, together. Irish Airports must comply with European Union Regulation (EC) 1107/2006 concerning the rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air (“Regulation 1107”). The objective of this Regulation is to ensure “high and equivalent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (21 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Aviation Authority ("IAA") Passenger Advisory Group examines how passenger priorities are addressed by the quality of service and relevant capital investment projects proposed by Dublin Airport. The Group assists the IAA improve its understanding of what is important to passengers using the airport. I am informed by the IAA that the terms of reference for the group can be found in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 May 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. As such, I have referred the questions 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: Legislative Process (21 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was signed into law by the President on 23 June 2023. This is a large piece of legislation which covers a multitude of topics. In the Programme for Government, we committed to addressing a number of concerns, such as the use of e-scooters, rollout out of zero to low emissions vehicles associated infrastructure, progressing BusConnects, and tackling the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: At the end of April, the estimated wait time to be invited to sit a driving test in Cavan was 16 weeks, compared to a national average of 14.9 weeks. While this is still above the service level agreement target of 10 weeks, significant progress has been made since last August, when the estimated wait time was 34 weeks in Cavan and 30.4 weeks nationally. The Deputy may be interested to note...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (16 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Deputy for his continued interest in this matter. In the context of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland, the Government agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Derry, working with the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive to deliver improved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (16 May 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: Coast Guard Service (16 May 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is a division within the Department of Transport and a principal emergency service whose role it is to provide maritime search and rescue, maritime casualty, and pollution response service. My Department is fully committed to ensuring that the Irish Coast Guard remains capable and equipped to deliver its services and to meet current and future challenges. ...