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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 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: It is already an offence to drive while disqualified, either as a full driving licence holder or as a learner permit holder. Once a driver is disqualified, their licence is no longer valid. The offence for driving without a licence is set out in section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. An individual driving without a driving licence may be fined up to €5000, or be imprisoned for up...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: There are no plans currently to amend or review motor tax legislation to provide for pro-rata rates for half-yearly and quarterly motor tax. Any such change would be a Budgetary matter for the Minister for Finance. The rates applicable to the half-yearly and quarterly options as set out in law are 55.5% and 28.25% of the annual charge, respectively. This means those who opt to pay motor...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Properties (29 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: AirNav Ireland are the State agency responsible for managing air traffic in Irish airspace. Having consulted with them, they have informed me that while they would not have data relating to the altitude of a flight such as that mentioned in the Deputy's question, they may be able to retrieve data related to the flight path/trajectory of the aircraft from Eurocontrol, the Network Manager for...

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

Jack Chambers: To receive an Irish manual transmission licence, an applicant for a driving licence exchange must be able to prove that they passed their driving test in a manual transmission vehicle . If they cannot do so, their Irish driving licence will be issued for driving automatic transmission vehicles only. The National Driver Licence Service is provided by the Road Safety Authority. Because of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Feb 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. With regard to compensation for cancelled tests more generally, I have been advised that there is a process in place...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (28 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority produces official statistics to inform road safety policy and evidence-based interventions. The Authority relies upon collision data collected by An Garda Síochána (AGS) for this purpose. Similarly, Transport Infrastructure Ireland makes use of data, as reported by AGS, to provide evidence for locations within the network to target and prioritise road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the provision of new 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: Driver Test (27 Feb 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. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Irish motor tax does not apply to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions. It applies to vehicles registered in Ireland and using the public roads. The Revenue Commissioners is responsible for the registration of vehicles in Ireland, including the re-registration of vehicles registered in other jurisdictions and imported into the State by individuals resident in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, including the issuing of pilot licences. My Department contacted the IAA to get the current position in relation to timelines for the issuing of pilot licences. I understand that the IAA process over 350 pilot licence applications per week. The issuing or updating of a licence requires...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Strips Usage (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the operation, management and development of Dublin Airport. Accordingly, 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: Driver Test (27 Feb 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 ensuring consistent testing standards nationally. I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 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. 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. Regarding driver testing delays more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Feb 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. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The first motor tax on a commercial vehicle can only be paid at the vehicle owner's local Motor Tax Office, run by the local authorities. This is in order to verify that the vehicle and owner are eligible for commercial motor tax. Motor tax is based on the construction and use of a vehicle. In order to qualify for the commercial rate of motor tax, a vehicle must be constructed or...