Results 81-100 of 318 for garda speaker:Jack Chambers

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Road Safety (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...year, an increase of 23 on the same period last year. Almost 850 people have also been seriously injured in collisions. This is unacceptable. My Department, the Road Safety Authority, RSA, An Garda Síochána and other road safety partners are taking this matter seriously and working closely to improve the situation on our roads. The Government’s road safety strategy out...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (5 Oct 2023)

Jack Chambers: As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for drafting road traffic legislation and setting penalties for traffic offences. Enforcement is the responsibility of An Garda Síochána, under the oversight of my colleague, the Minister for Justice. Therefore, I can address the report’s recommendations for legislation under my remit. Firstly, I note the committee's...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: .... This is what we need to stamp out. We must ensure there is strengthened enforcement and campaigns. The Senator also spoke about the issue of speeding and drug- and drink-driving. With An Garda Síochána and the wider campaigns, we are trying to strengthen the response in this regard. Senator McGreehan also spoke about infrastructure and capacity constraints. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: The current framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2030. I am working closely with key partners, including the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána, on delivery of Phase 1 of the Strategy. The Strategy has the target of reducing road deaths and serious injuries by 50% by 2030, and to achieve Vision Zero on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...and safety standards they must meet for legal use on Irish roads. E-scooters will remain illegal to use in public places and on public roads until these regulations are in place, and An Garda Síochána may seize them. Amongst other requirements, the proposed regulations will set down that e-scooters intended for use on public roads must: have a maximum continuous rated power...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (20 Sep 2023)

Jack Chambers: Road collision data are collected and published by An Garda Síochána. This information is shared with the Road Safety Authority for research and analysis purposes. Specific queries on the number of personal powered transporters involved in recorded collisions should be directed to An Garda Síochána as the data holder. For the Deputy's information, certain roads policing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...the Department as well as to other relevant agencies, it is essential for the RSA to be able to conduct research and analysis, and provide data to relevant bodies such as Local Authorities, and An Garda Síochána. In order to perform its functions, it is essential that the RSA has a legal basis behind the sharing of data. Collision data is required to enable Local Authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...of the vehicle with the relevant laws and for enforcement purposes. Therefore, the application of roadside enforcement technology, such as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), by An Garda Síochána, will also need to be considered as part of any changes.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (12 Jul 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...to e-scooters and they will be subject to the same rules of the road and penalties. Their use will not be permitted on footpaths. Enforcement of road traffic offences is a matter for An Garda Síochána. Until e-scooter regulations are in place, their use on public roads and in public places remains illegal. An Garda Síochána may confiscate them and users may also be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (28 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda operations under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) and, as Minister for Transport, I have no role in enforcement of any legislation, including road traffic legislation. I am advised however, that road traffic legislation is enforced as part of the day-to-day duties of members of An Garda...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...of a 30 km/h default speed limit in urban areas. The group was established in late 2021 and comprised representatives of the Department of Transport, NTA, TII, local authorities, the RSA and An Garda Síochána. The review group, as part of its work, carried out an assessment of the existing framework of speed limits, including the current guidance document for the setting and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (22 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...roads within specified periods. These regulations form the basis of the 5-axle HGV ban in operation in Dublin City and in a number of other urban centres. Following engagement with An Garda Síochána and the local authority sector, my Department introduced regulations earlier this year which now make it a fixed charge notice (FCN) offence for an HGV to enter a restricted area...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (14 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...to note that the lack of a dealer number does not prevent a business trading a vehicle(s). Any vehicle trading by illegitimate motor traders is an enforcement matter, and something for An Garda Síochána and the relevant State authorities to investigate.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ..., a free test is provided where an appointment cannot be offered within a 28-day period. I am advised that over 4,100 free tests have been provided so far in 2023. Finally, the RSA has made An Garda Síochána aware that some vehicle owners continue to have issues securing an NCT appointment. Motorists should keep a record of their upcoming test date in their vehicle. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...to fully meet its obligations as prescribed in the National SAR Plan, the National Oil/ HNS Contingency Plan and its capacity to support other State agencies, in particular inland SAR support to An Garda Síochána, and provision of Air Ambulance services to HSE including day and night support to the island communities. As the procurement process has now entered the required...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...to fully meet its obligations as prescribed in the National SAR Plan, the National Oil/ HNS Contingency Plan and its capacity to support other State agencies, in particular inland SAR support to An Garda Síochána, and provision of Air Ambulance services to HSE including day and night support to the island communities. It is expected that as part of their staffing strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...to fully meet its obligations as prescribed in the National SAR Plan, the National Oil/ HNS Contingency Plan and its capacity to support other State agencies, in particular inland SAR support to An Garda Síochána, and provision of Air Ambulance services to HSE including day and night support to the island communities. As the procurement process has now entered the required...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Functions (17 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...Standing:  The operator must demonstrate an adequate level of financial standing as set out in the Regulation. Good Repute:  The operator must possess good repute and all relevant persons in the undertaking are subject to Garda vetting Professional Competence:  The operator must have a designated Transport Manager who holds the relevant Transport Management Certificate of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (9 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: Since 2011, it has been mandatory for An Garda Síochána to test a driver involved in a fatal or serious collision for the presence of alcohol. It is the Department's understanding that a garda arriving at the scene of such a collision will also test for drugs as a matter of best practice, particularly since the introduction of improved portable testing technology in recent months,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Safety (4 May 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...of the restrictions applying to bus lanes, cycle tracks and junctions. To effectively ensure this outcome, camera-based enforcement will be required to augment the on-street activities of An Garda Síochána. In addition to supporting BusConnects in its operational phase, camera-based enforcement also has a wider role to play in enhancing road safety, particularly at junction...