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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...

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...

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

Jack Chambers: Maritime transport is the most important means of connecting Ireland to international markets, accounting for more than 90% of Ireland’s international trade. An efficient and resilient maritime transport sector is fundamental to the successful functioning of the Irish economy. At the end of the Brexit transition, Ireland saw a rapid and unprecedented reconfiguration of its...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Operational matters relating to An Post post offices are a matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have a role.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Garda Síochána Inspectorate report noted that, on occasion, difficulties may arise in identifying the appropriate driver licence record on the National Vehicle and Driver File on which to endorse penalty points or apply disqualifications. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 amends section 5 of the Roads Act 1920 to address this issue, by ensuring that unique identifiers - a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Further to the Deputy's question of 17 January 2024, the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) has informed me that, as of 11 March 2024, 257,320 fleet and motor trader vehicles have been uploaded to the National Fleet Database. This exceeds the original estimate of approximately 250,000 such vehicles operating on Irish roads. Details on any legal offences or prosecutions that may have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I can advise the Deputy that in any engagements I have with stakeholders, including airlines, and in any public statements on the matter of the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, I endeavour to emphasise that while Dublin Airport may be constrained currently by a passenger cap, that there are no such capacity constraints existing at our other State Airports at Cork and Shannon. While...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Increasing the capacity of Dublin Airport is in line with National Aviation Policy which recognises the strategic importance of Dublin Airport in meeting national social and economic policy goals and includes a specific objective of developing Dublin Airport as a hub airport with the necessary capacity to connect key existing and emerging global markets. Dublin Airport is a key driver of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driver Testing Service. Regarding the driver testing service, in order to meet unprecedented demand and address driver testing delays, last year, my Department gave approval for the recruitment of up to 75 additional driver testers. This brings the total...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic Bill 2024 was passed by Dáil Éireann on 6 March. This is a short and focused Bill aimed at addressing the current rising trend of road fatalities and serious injuries, and among other things the implementation of key recommendations from the Speed Limit Review. It is expected that the Bill will be passed by the Oireachtas and signed into law in early Q2 of 2024....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: I have contacted AirNav Ireland, who have operational responsibility for the management of air traffic within the State, and they have informed me that the flights referenced followed standard flight paths out of Dublin airport. There were no anomalous flights during this period, and all Dublin departures maintained customary altitudes relative to their respective aircraft types and in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA), as providers of the National Driver Licence Service, and my Department have no plans to change the licensing rules regarding tractors. Category W will continue to be the licence category that covers work vehicles and land tractors. The definition of “work vehicle” means a vehicle (other than a land tractor) which has a maximum design speed not...