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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 25.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application for a person (details provided) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34147/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 48.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34885/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: 30.To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to expedite a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34248/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Orders (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 to 182, inclusive, 259 to 264, inclusive, and 284 together. The carriage of munitions of war is prohibited on any civil aircraft in Irish sovereign territory unless an exemption 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. Munitions of war...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Process (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Drafting of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2024 was approved by Cabinet on 16 July. As set out in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 145 of 9 July 2024, the Department already shares vehicle and driver data with An Garda Síochána. Robust data sharing agreements are in place between the Department and An Garda Síochána, as well as the other agencies that...

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

James Lawless: The proposed Driving Licence Directive provides for a mobile driving licence as the default driving licence in the EU and Member States will be required to recognise each other’s mobile licences. However, drivers will still be able to request a physical driving licence instead of, or together with, a mobile licence. The proposed Directive is still under discussion and no publication...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: As well as delivering important road safety benefits, ensuring that motor vehicles undergo periodic roadworthiness testing is a binding obligation under European law. European Directive 2014/45/EU, on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, requires Member States to adhere to minimum specified intervals for carrying out commercial vehicle inspections. This...

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

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the operation of the National Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the information requested is held by that organisation. I have therefore referred those specific 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...

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

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service and my Department does not hold the data requested. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. A learner permit is valid for either one...

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

James Lawless: In line with Section 7 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 and its statutory mandate to prepare road safety programmes, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) coordinated the development of the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, published in December 2021. The strategy is aligned with European Union objectives and aims to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on Irish roads...

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

James Lawless: 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 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. To address issues of rising demand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: While my Department is responsible for national parking legislation, day-to-day decisions on the installation and management of parking on public roads are taken by the relevant local authority. In addition, under section 36 A of the Road Traffic Act 1994, a road authority, in this case Dublin City Council, may make bye-laws for parking in respect of specified events, such as matches or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commissioners of Irish Lights (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I have referred this question to the Commissioners of Irish Lights for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within 10 days please contact my office.

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

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together. In line with National Aviation Policy regional airports are supported under a Regional Airports Programme. This Programme supports Ireland’s smallest airports, those that provide scheduled passenger services and handle fewer than one million passengers (on average over the two preceding financial years). Eligible airports in 2024...

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

James Lawless: Under European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, Ireland, like all other EU Member States, is obliged to adhere to the minimum specified intervals for carrying out periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles. This is given effect in Irish law by means of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The issue raised by the Deputy concerns a former employee of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and is an operational matter for the IAA. I have referred the Deputy's questions to the IAA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to advise my private office if a reply is not received from the IAA within ten working days.

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

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together. All operators of aerodromes open for public use, whether certified under European regulation or national regulation, are required to establish an aerodrome emergency response plan. The purpose of this plan is to set out procedures for co-ordinating the actions and response both by the aerodrome operator and Principal Response Agencies...

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

James Lawless: I wish to advise the Deputy that while Shannon and Cork airports are State-owned, Ireland West Airport (Knock) is not, and therefore my response focuses on Shannon and Cork Airports. National Aviation Policy recognises the important role that regional airports play in their areas and in facilitating regional development. Economic Impact Assessments of both Shannon Airport and Cork Airport,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The National Aviation Policy (“NAP”), published in August 2015, established a policy framework for the development of the aviation sector. The NAP was designed to create an environment that would encourage the sector to enhance Ireland's connectivity, to foster the growth of aviation enterprise and to maximise the contribution of aviation to Ireland's sustainable economic growth...

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

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service. This includes application matters. My Department does not have access to individual driving licence applications and may not intervene in the licence application process. I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy...