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

Jack Chambers: The Irish Aviation Authority (“IAA”) is responsible for the safety and security of civil aviation in Ireland, as well as the economic regulation of commercial aviation operations. Its functions are funded by way of fees and charges to the end user. The setting of such fees and charges is a matter for the IAA. I understand that the IAA has recently increased some of its fees,...

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

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) or my Department have not changed 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 exceeding 40 kilometres per hour and which is constructed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (7 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, motor insurance is required to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place. Motor third party liability (MTPL) insurance is the minimum level of motor insurance needed in Ireland for mechanically propelled vehicles. This insurance covers an accident causing damage to property or injury to anybody other than the driver. All MTPL...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: My officials have contacted the RSA in relation to this matter and have asked that a response be issued as promptly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Any organisation that transports people with disabilities can apply for a disabled parking permit. Two designated bodies, the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association, issue these permits on behalf of the Department of Transport and determine eligibility in relation to applications. As the Department has no role in the day-to-day administration of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the National Car Testing Service, including the management of 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: Airport Policy (5 Mar 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: Road Safety (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: The Road Traffic Act of 2004, as amended, sets out the current legislative basis for the setting of speed limits. The Act applies ‘default’ speed limits to different classes or categories of road and allows for local authorities to intervene and set ‘special speed limits’, within limitations, on roads in their area. The making of bye-laws to set 'special' speed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Mar 2024)

Jack Chambers: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters, and neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases. As such, I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Mar 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. 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: 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...