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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, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. Regarding driver testing...

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

Jack Chambers: My department does not have access to individual driving licence applications. All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.

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

Jack Chambers: My Department through the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) maintains a record of the ‘registered owners’ of motor vehicles. While the initial registration of the vehicle (including name and address details of the vehicle owner) is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners, my Department manages all subsequent change of ownership notifications. The change of ownership...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the operation, management and development 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: Departmental Records (27 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Insurers provide details of written-off vehicles, and my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) is updated with these particulars. Where written off instances are noted on the NVDF it results in the affected vehicles on the system being generally ‘locked down’ so that no further activity such as changes of vehicle ownership or renewal of motor tax can be recorded....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (22 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I assume the Deputy is referring to the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS). I wish to advise the Deputy that queries in relation to pension entitlement under the IASS should be addressed to the scheme's Trustees. My Department has no role in the operation of the IASS.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 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, relating to the Tallaght test centre, 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: Insurance Industry (22 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The position remains unchanged since I answered this question in December 2023. Insurers access the Department of Transport's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), to allow verification of the number of penalty points endorsed on a licence. This access is provided under Section 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2014. Among other things, the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 extended access...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transfer of Undertakings (21 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 to 52, inclusive, together. As the Deputy may be aware, the matters raised are currently the subject of legal proceedings in the Commercial Court. Accordingly, I am constrained in publicly commenting on issues relating to the recent procurement project or matters pertaining to the ongoing legal process itself. In addition, it would not be appropriate to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) initiative on State Action Plans for the reduction of CO2 emissions from international aviation aims to facilitate the path towards aviation decarbonisation and the mitigation of the impact of aviation on the global climate. Launched on a voluntary basis by ICAO in 2010, Ireland was an early participant in the State Action Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Feb 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 driver testing delays more generally, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand. Following a request from the RSA for additional resources, last March my Department gave approval for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the promotion of public awareness of road safety is a statutory function of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). As such, the detailed information requested by the Deputy is held by that agency. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response and I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Feb 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. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply on the issues raised. Regarding driver testing delays more generally, the service has been under significant pressure to meet unprecedented demand....

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

Jack Chambers: My Department does not have access to individual driving licence or CPC applicationsand may not intervene in the application process. Noting that the Deputy previously submitted this question for answer on 17 January, I have requested that the Authority reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of high priority and without further delay. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 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. Noting that the Deputy previously submitted this question for answer on 24th January, I have requested that the Authority reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of high priority and without further delay. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, the Minister for Transport may, by regulation, provide for local authorities to control the entry of specific vehicles to particular areas. Work on direct vision technologies for commercial vehicles is a priority under Action 11 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy, which is being led by the Road Safety Authority. As Minister, I support...

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

Jack Chambers: Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Irish driver licensing legislation operates within EU law and 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 and reaching an exchange agreement is not a matter of political will. It...

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

Jack Chambers: Driver licensing is handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), on behalf of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The NDLS facilitates cash payments for issuing and renewing driving licences through the use of Payzone vouchers. Payzone vouchers may be purchased with cash from over 3,500 outlets in towns and villages nationwide, including post offices.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 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 questions 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: Noise Pollution (20 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Noise mitigation at Dublin Airport is subject to substantial regulation and oversight as well as best practice mitigation measures. These measures are designed to address long-term adverse effects of aircraft noise on health and quality of life, whilst also facilitating the sustainable development of the airport. The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) which was established under...