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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (15 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility for the management, operation and development of Dublin Airport, including in relation to noise mitigation at the airport. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (15 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989, it is expressly prohibited for civil aircraft to carry munitions of war in Irish sovereign territory, without being granted an exemption to do so by the Minister for Transport. In 2023 and to date in 2024, no applications have been received or exemptions granted to permit the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: A person born in any of the counties of Northern Ireland can have their place of birth recorded as Ireland, the UK or Northern Ireland, whichever the applicant has indicated. An online application for a driving licence requires a Public Services Card (PSC) and the place of birth on the licence will be that in the PSC details. These details cannot be amended by the National Driver Licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Ireland may make bilateral driving licence exchange agreements with non-EU jurisdictions. Such agreements can be made only when the authorities in both jurisdictions have studied and compared the licensing regimes and each side is satisfied that they are compatible. This is a comprehensive process, carried out between the statutory licensing authorities in each state, to ensure the safety of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Voluntary search and rescue groups, such as those referred by the Deputy, do not come under the aegis of the Department of Transport. Occasional funding may be available to voluntary groups from other government sources including the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and local authorities. Water Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport received the referenced correspondence from Monaghan County Council on 1 February 2024. The issues raised in the letter are currently under consideration and a reply to the Council will issue in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Irish Aviation Authority has responsibility for certifying and licensing aerodromes in Ireland and oversees compliance with European aviation security regulations. European regulations provide for derogations from certain measures, based on a risk assessment, for aerodromes that do not handle certain types of traffic but I cannot comment on the specific aviation security arrangements at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: New carbon emissions (CO2) based vehicle registration tax and motor tax systems were introduced for private cars in 2008. The public consultation process on the proposed changes, in December 2006, made it clear from the outset that the objective of the new motor tax system was to influence the future purchasing decisions of consumers in favour of lower carbon emitting vehicles and that cars...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Department of Transport does not provide direct or indirect subsidies for international passenger air or ferry travel.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Irish driver licensing law operates within EU law and is intended to ensure that drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are set out at EU level. A person resident in Ireland must have an Irish/EU driving licence to drive here. Member states may make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 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 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: Driver Licences (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The tables below detail the number of learner permit holders disqualified in 2023 and to date in 2024 and the details of those licences that were surrendered, broken down by county. A notification of disqualification is issued by the Courts Service for drivers convicted of a court disqualification, the notification includes the requirement to surrender the driving licence or learner permit to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Voluntary search and rescue groups, such as those referred by the Deputy, do not come under the aegis of the Department of Transport. Occasional funding may be available to voluntary groups from other government sources including the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and local authorities. Water Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: As I explained in my responses to the Questions to which the Deputy refers, the work in this area is ongoing with extensive engagement and I expect the issues to be resolved later this year. However, this is a complex area, requiring careful consideration of legal, data management and data protection matters and all parties are working to progress this matter as an utmost priority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: Ireland’s current framework for road safety is set out in the Government’s fifth Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. The Strategy was published in December 2021 and follows international best practice, aligns with EU and UN targets, and is based on the Safe System approach. The Strategy is being delivered in partnership by my Department, the Road Safety Authority, An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (13 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic Bill 2024 (previously titled the Road Traffic Measures Bill 2023) was approved by Cabinet for drafting last October. The Bill was approved for publication in late December subject to a number of minor technical corrections, which have subsequently been remedied. It was published on 25 January 2024. The Bill seeks to:Ensure that drivers will receive multiple sets of penalty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has a statutory remit to report on fatal, serious and minor injury collisions on public roads. The RSA receives collision data from An Garda Síochána for this purpose and produces official statistics to help develop evidence-based road safety interventions. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (7 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 68 and 69 together. As I indicated in the House on 23 January last, the matter of the sharing of collision data is being addressed by a specialist group chaired by the Road Safety Authority, which reports to the Road Safety Transformation Partnership Board, the senior officials' group established to ensure delivery of the Action Plan under our Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (7 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's queries regarding waiting times information to the Authority for direct 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: National Car Test (7 Feb 2024)

Jack Chambers: The National Car Test (NCT) is an essential public road safety measure, and an important part of the Government’s approach to improving road safety in Ireland. Since its introduction, through the detection of issues such as faulty components and substandard vehicle performance, it has helped to make our national fleet safer and to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. ...