Written Answers Nos. 196-213
196. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport the total number of copper communication lines within his Department that are currently in active operation and for which his Department is paying for on a monthly basis, inclusive of ISDN, PTSN and copper-based lease lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18847/24]
View answerThe total number of copper based communication lines used by the Department of Transport is 100. This number continues to reduce as we move services away from using copper lines to fibre optic based media.
197. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the amount of active travel applications received for an area from a local authority (details supplied) for the years 2019-2024 inclusive, by the amount requested and the of the request, in tabular form. [18920/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area.
Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
198. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine funding for a pedestrian crossing in an area (details supplied) as part of the works underway for the M28. [18924/24]
View answer199. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine funding for a pedestrian crossing in an area (details supplied) as part of the works underway for the M28. [18925/24]
View answer200. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine funding for a pedestrian crossing in an area (details supplied) as part of the works underway for the M28. [18926/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 198, 199 and 200 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area.
Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
201. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport to outline the number of Ukrainian vehicles imported to Ireland since the beginning of 2022; to outline the position in relation to Ukrainian refugees, having imported their cars, with regard to motor tax, insurance and NCT; and have their tax, insurance and NCT certificates on display; the length of time that a vehicle temporary exemption lasts; the procedure in place to check the date of import of cars into the country and that all imported cars are fully compliant; the length of time a vehicle can be in the country before it is required to be tested by the NCT service; the reason cars that are in the country for more than six months are not required to meet the same criteria as vehicles owned by Irish citizens; if he will review these requirements to ensure that vehicles permanently in Ireland are subject to the same criteria as all other cars in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18990/24]
View answerImported vehicles which have been registered previously in another jurisdiction and imported into Ireland are registered with and pay VRT to the Revenue Commissioners. The Minister for Finance can outline the numbers of Ukrainian vehicles that have re-registered in Ireland in this way since 2022.
Once an imported vehicle is re-registered in Ireland it is immediately treated the same way as any other Irish registered vehicle. The vehicle must pay annual motor tax, if it is using the public roads, must have valid insurance and must pass the NCT test if the car is over 4 years old.
202. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the steps being taken to ensure that each bus operator is updating the Transport for Ireland real-time applications where a service has been cancelled to ensure that customers are aware of service cancellations; the steps being taken to prevent cancellations from happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18995/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
The question raised in relation to the TFI Live App are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
The question raised by the Deputy in relation to the steps being taken to prevent cancellations are operational matters for Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, and GoAhead Ireland. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
203. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport what additional measures have been put in place by his Department to screen aircraft seeking exemptions under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989 to ensure that Ireland is not being used as a transit point for weapons which may be exported to Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18998/24]
View answer204. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport the number of exemptions under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989 granted for weapons going to or coming from Germany in the period October 2023 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18999/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together.
In 2023 and to date in 2024, no applications have been received or exemptions granted, to permit the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft flying to a point in Israel.
My Department requires that each application made for an exemption under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders 1973 and 1989 details the munitions of war that will be carried onboard the aircraft concerned.
Civil air operators contracted by the US military to transport its personnel to and from locations outside of the US are required to seek an exemption in accordance with the 1973 and 1989 orders when transiting through Irish airspace or landing at an Irish airport where the personal issued weapons of the troops, generally consisting of rifles and pistols, are being carried on board as these are otherwise prohibited.
The 1973 and 1989 orders provide for the inspection of a civil aircraft, only whenever it appears that a flight would be in contravention of these orders. To date, such an appearance of intention or likelihood of contravention has not occurred.
The Department is not aware of any evidence to suggest that Ireland is being used as a transit point for weapons which may be exported to Israel. Therefore, no additional measures to screen relevant civil aircraft, have been put in place.
The data the Deputy has requested for the period up to the end of March 2024 (the last complete month for which the data has been compiled) is as follows:.
The total number of exemptions granted for aircraft operations either originating in or destined for a point in Germany, from October 2023 to March 2024.
|
Month |
Total |
Originating in |
Destined for |
|
October 2023 |
42 |
23 |
19 |
|
November 2023 |
43 |
25 |
18 |
|
December 2023 |
29 |
15 |
14 |
|
January 2024 |
21 |
10 |
11 |
|
February 2024 |
34 |
16 |
18 |
|
March 2024 |
46 |
23 |
23 |
|
Total |
215 |
112 |
103 |
These statistics are largely consistent with the equivalent period 12 months prior (from October 2022 to March 2023) which saw 205 exemptions granted for aircraft operations either originating in or destined for a point in Germany.
205. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the length of time a contract with a company (details supplied) lasts; when it was last renewed; the reason it was renewed, given that the service has been poor; how many times the company has been fined; the amount; when the contract will be put out to tender again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19006/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
206. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport when funding will become available to carry out urgent road safety measures at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19016/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you.
I understand that TII and Offaly County Council are aware of visibility and safety issues on the N52 at Durrow, and that work is underway to design a new junction.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
207. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if traffic-calming measures will be installed at a location in County Kerry (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19044/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
208. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will explain the intransigence and indifference shown by Iarnród Éireann and the company’s resistance of every effort over a 27-year period made by this Deputy and others, including the local authority, to restore the protected structure that was once the boarding platform for the railway station, Kilkenny; if he will respond to the request from a railway enthusiast (details supplied) to extend the existing platform to include the protected structure; if he will fund a feasibility study regarding the suggestion that it be used as a community space; if he will set up an engagement team made up of all stakeholders to devise an appropriate use of the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19051/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network, including stations on the network, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance.
Noting the IÉ's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to IÉ for a more detailed reply on the specific issues raised. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
209. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport his views on the High Court judgment issued on 19 April in a case (details supplied); if he will now make the necessary arrangements to approve an increase in the pension payments to CIÉ pensioners who are members of the ‘1951 scheme’; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19114/24]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, the CIÉ Group is actively engaged in introducing changes to their pension schemes aimed at rectifying the significant deficit in order to meet the statutory Minimum Funding Standard (MFS) required by the Pensions Authority. The changes also aim to sustain the pension schemes into the long-term.Regarding the 1951 Scheme, CIÉ has prepared and submitted a draft SI to give effect to Labour Court recommendations for the 1951 Scheme, as passed by ballot of trade union members in May 2021. The Department is still in the process of considering the draft SI in conjunction with NewERA. The Deputy may also be aware that the rules governing the 1951 scheme are currently subject to ongoing legal proceedings before the Commercial Court. The Hearing commenced on 24 May 2022 for 4 days. While original indications were that a judgement would be expected in the Autumn of 2022, the matter was deferred on multiple occasions, with the judgment being delivered on 19 April 2024.
In his judgement, Mr Justice Mark Sanfey found that both CIÉ and the 1951 Scheme members were obliged to provide funding to the pension scheme to resolve any solvency issues. Justice Sanfey instructed both sides to meet to consider and agree what orders should be made on foot of the judgment ahead of a hearing date on 3 May 2024. The Department continues to engage with CIÉ, and advisors in NewERA in relation to this matter.
Concerning pension increases for CIÉ pensioners, I understand that an increase for pensioners would only be possible when the Schemes are capable of sustaining such increases. Furthermore, any such proposal would be dependent on the advice of the Scheme Actuary at the time an increase is proposed, and is done in agreement with the Trustees of the Schemes.Accordingly, I have forwarded the aspect of Deputy's question related to an increase in pension payments for members to CIÉ for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
210. Deputy John Paul Phelan asked the Minister for Transport to list all Acts and Statutory Instruments sponsored by his Department which became law from 20 February 2020 to date in 2024 and which were necessitated, either in whole or in part, to transpose or give effect to regulations, directives or other measures passed at European Union level. [19176/24]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is set out in the tables below.
Further information on each of these pieces of legislation is available on the Irish Statute Book website - www.irishstatutebook.ie/
2020
Statutory Instruments
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SI Number |
Title |
Giving effect to |
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88/2020 |
Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Shipowners’ Liabilities and Repatriation) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
Council Directive 2009/13/EC of 16 February 2009, as amended by Council Directive (EU) 2018/131 of 23 January 2018 |
|
179/2020 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Minimum Age) Regulations 2020 |
Article 6 of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 20161 and Article 3 of that Directive insofar as it relates to Article 6 of the Annex |
|
195/2020 |
European Union (Reporting, Analysis and follow up of the occurrences in Civil Aviation), Regulations, 2020 |
Regulation (EU) no. 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council 3 April 2014 |
|
219/2020 |
European Union (Package Travel) Regulations 2020 |
Powers conferred on him by section 3 of the European Communities Act 1972 (No. 27 of 1972), and for the purpose of giving further effect to Article 17 of Directive (EU) 2015/2302 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on package travel and linked travel arrangements |
|
236/2020 |
European Union (Rights of Passengers when Travelling by Sea and Inland Waterway) (Amendment) Regulations 2020m |
Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004, in so far as Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 relates to Regulation (EU) No. 1177/2010 and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004. |
|
258/2020 |
European Communities (Minimum Safety and Health Requirements for Improved Medical Treatment on Board Vessels) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 This S.I. was subsequently revoked and replaced by S.I. No. 591/2021 - European Union (Minimum Safety and Health Requirements for Improved Medical Treatment on Board Vessels) Regulations 2021. |
Further effect to Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels, and for the purpose of giving effect to Article 28(b) of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016 |
|
259/2020 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Health Protection and Medical Care on Board Fishing Vessels) Regulations 2020. This S.I. was subsequently revoked and replaced by S.I. No. 591/2021 - European Union (Minimum Safety and Health Requirements for Improved Medical Treatment on Board Vessels) Regulations 2021. |
Articles 25 (in so far as it relates to paragraphs 61 and 62 of Annex II to the Annex), 27(a) and 28(a) and (c) of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016, and Article 3 of that Directive in so far as it relates to those provisions |
|
266/2020 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Examination) Regulations 2020 |
Articles 7, 8 and 9 of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016 and to Article 3 of that Directive in so far as it relates to those provisions |
|
267/2020 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Food and Accommodation) Regulations 2020 |
Articles 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 and Annex II of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016, and Article 3 of that Directive in so far as it relates to those provisions |
|
331/2020 |
European Union (Workers on Board Seagoing Fishing Vessels) (Organisation of Working Time) Regulations 2020This S.I. was subsequently revoked and replaced by S.I. No. 441/2020 - European Union (Workers on Board Seagoing Fishing Vessels) (Organisation of Working Time) (No. 2) Regulations 2020. |
Article 21 of Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 |
|
332/2020 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Fishing Vessel Owner Liability and Repatriation) Regulations 2020 |
Articles 19, 26, 27 (other than Article 27(a)), 29, 30, 31 and 32 of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016 and to Article 3 of that Directive in so far as it relates to those provisions |
|
333/2020 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Crew List and Fisherman’s Work Agreement) Regulations 2020 |
Articles 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 and Annex I of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016 and Article 3 of that Directive in so far as it relates to those provisions, |
|
398/2020 |
European Union (Regulation of Railways) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
(a) giving further effect to Directive 2012/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 20121 in Regulations 3(e) (in so far as it relates to insertion of definitions of regional services, train path, and urban and suburban services), 4, 5 (in so far as it relates to Regulation 4B of the European Union (Regulation of Railways) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 249 of 2015)), 10, 12 (in so far as it relates to Regulations 12B and 12C of the European Union (Regulation of Railways) Regulations 2015), 13(a) and (b) (in so far as it relates to Regulation 13(9) of the European Union (Regulation of Railways) Regulations 2015), 14, 16, 17, 18(a), 19, 20(b), (c) and (f), 23 and 27, (b) giving effect to Directive (EU) 2016/2370 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 20162 , in Regulations 3 (other than the provisions of Regulation 3(e) referred to in paragraph (a)), 5 (in so far as it relates to Regulation 4A of the European Union (Regulation of Railways) Regulations 2015), 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 (in so far as it relates to Regulation 12A of the European Union (Regulation of Railways) Regulations 2015), 13(b) (in so far as it relates to Regulation 13(8) of the European Union (Regulation of Railways) Regulations 2015), 15, 18(b), 20 (a), (d), (e) and (g), 21, 22, 24 and 25, and (c) giving effect to Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/2075 of 4 September 20173 in Regulation 26. |
|
430/2020 |
European Union (Railway Safety) (Reporting and Investigation of Serious Accidents, Accidents and Incidents) Regulations 2020 |
Chapter V of Directive (EU) 2016/798 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016, as amended by Directive (EU) 2020/700 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020, and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/572 of 24 April 2020. |
|
441/2020 |
European Union (Workers on Board Seagoing Fishing Vessels) (Organisation of Working Time) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 |
Article 21 of Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 |
|
444/2020 |
European Communities (Merchant Shipping) (Investigation of Accidents) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
Giving further effect to Directive 2009/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009. |
|
476/2020 |
European Union (Railway Safety) Regulations 2020 |
Council Directive (EU) 2016/798 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016, other than Chapter V of that Directive, (as amended by Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2020/700 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020, |
|
477/2020 |
European Union (Interoperability of the Rail System) Regulations 2020 |
Council Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 (as amended by Article 1 of Directive (EU) 2020/700 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020) |
|
527/2020 |
European Union (Marine Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
Revoked - Directive 2014/90/EU of 23 July 2014, to take account of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170 of 16 July 2020 |
|
543/2020 |
European Union (Cableway Installations) Regulations 2020 |
Regulation (EU) 2016/424 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 20161 |
|
554/2020 |
European Union (National Car Test - EU Roadworthiness Certificates) Regulations 2020 |
Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 |
|
555/2020 |
Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 |
Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 |
|
556/2020 |
European Union (Road Vehicles: Type-Approval and Market Surveillance) Regulations 2020 |
Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 |
|
585/2020 |
European Union (Workers on Board Seagoing Fishing Vessels) (Organisation of Working Tim) (Share Fishermen) Regulation 2020 |
Article 21 of Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 |
|
635/2020 |
European Union (Rights of Passengers when travelling by Bus and Coach Transport) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
Amended S.I 152/2013: giving effect to Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017, in so far as it relates to Regulation (EU) No. 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 concerning the rights of passengers in bus and coach transport. |
|
636/2020 |
European Union (Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 |
Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004, in so far as Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 relates to Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations. |
|
669/2020 |
Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Act 2020 (Part 12) (Commencement) Order 2020 |
Part 12 of the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Act 2020. |
|
694/2020 |
European Union (Interbus Agreement) Regulations 2020 |
The Agreement on the international occasional carriage of passengers by coach and bus, (Interbus Agreement) approved on behalf of the European Communities by Council Decision of 3 October 2002 and which entered into force on 1 January 2003. |
2021
Statutory Instruments
|
SI Number |
Title |
Giving effect to |
|
138/2021 |
European Union (Ship Inspection and Survey Organisations) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 |
To give full effect to Regulation (EC) No. 391/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2019/492 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2019 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1243 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019. |
|
165/2021 |
European Communities (Common Rules for the Operation of Air Services in the Community) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 |
Giving effect to Regulation (EC) No. 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 |
|
176/2021 |
European Union (Interoperability of the Rail System) (Designated Bodies) (Fees) Regulations 2021 |
Giving further effect to Council Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 (as amended by Article 1 of Directive (EU) 2020/700 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020) |
|
177/2021 |
European Union (Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 |
Giving effect to Article 1(2) of Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2020/1833 of 2 October 2020 in Regulation 3, and giving further effect to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008, as amended, in Regulation 4. |
|
195/2021 |
European Union (Consumer Protection) (Commission for Aviation Regulation) Regulations 2021 |
Giving effect to Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 20171 on co-operation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 2006/2004, in so far as Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 relates to the operation of air services, package travel and linked travel arrangements. |
|
289/2021 |
Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 |
Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 |
|
296/2021 |
European Union (Port Reception Facilities for the Delivery of Waste from Ships) Regulations 2021 This S.I. was subsequently revoked under S.I. 351/2022 |
Directive (EU) 2019/883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 |
2022
Acts
|
Act Number |
Title |
Giving effect to |
|
8/2022 |
Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Act 2022 |
Partly to give further effect to Directive 2009/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009. |
|
40/2022 |
Air Navigation and Transport Act |
Facilitates enforcement of Directive 2009/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on airport charges. |
Statutory Instruments
|
SI Number |
Title |
Giving effect to |
|
19/2022 |
European Union (Passenger Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 |
CommissionDelegated Regulation (EU) 2020/411 of 19 November 2019 amending Directive2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on safety rules andstandards for passenger ships, as regards the safety requirements for passengerships engaged on domestic voyages |
|
330/2022 |
European Union (Civil Aviation Security) Regulations 2022 |
Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the EP and of the Council of 11 March 2008 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of 5 November 2015. |
|
343/2022 |
Córas Iompair Éireann Pension Scheme for Regular Wages Staff (Amendment) Scheme (Confirmation) Order 2022 |
ENSIP DIRECTIVE (EU) 2016/2341 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCILof 14 December 2016on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs) |
|
344/2022 |
Scheme for Regular Wages Staff (Amendment) Scheme (Confirmation) Order 2022 |
ENSIP DIRECTIVE (EU) 2016/2341 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCILof 14 December 2016on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs) |
|
345/2022 |
Córas Iompair Éireann Defined Contribution Scheme for Regular Wages Staff Scheme (Confirmation) Order 2022 |
ENSIP DIRECTIVE (EU) 2016/2341 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCILof 14 December 2016on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs) |
|
351/2022 |
European Union (Port Reception Facilities for the Delivery of Waste From Ships) Regulations 2022 |
Directive (EU) 2019/883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 |
|
392/2022 |
European Union (Organisation of Working Time in Inland Waterway Transport) Regulations 2022 |
Council Directive 2014/112/EU of 19 December 2014, insofar as it relates to certain aspects of the organisation of working time in inland waterway transport |
|
398/2022 |
European Union (Road Transport Activities Checks) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 |
Giving further effect to Directive 2006/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006, as amended by Directive (EU) 2020/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 , and giving full effect to Article 465 of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part, which entered into force on 1 May 2021 approved, on behalf of the European Union, by Council Decision (EU) 2021/689 of 29 April 2021. |
|
438/2022 |
European Union (Posting of Drivers) Regulations 2022 |
Giving effect to Directive (EU) 2020/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 and giving full effect to Article 463(4) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part, which entered into force on 1 May 2021 approved, on behalf of the European Union, by Council Decision (EU) 2021/689 of 29 April 2021 |
|
450/2022 |
European Union (Marine Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 |
Revoked - Directive 2014/90/EU of 23 July 2014, to take account of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1157 |
|
538/2022 |
European Communities (Merchant Shipping) (Investigation of Accidents) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 |
To give further effect to Directive 2009/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009. |
|
703/2022 |
European Union (Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure) (Fuel Price Comparison) Regulations 2022 |
Article 7(3) of Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 (AKA Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive or “AFID”) |
2023
Statutory Instruments
|
SI Number |
Title |
Giving effect to |
|
4/2023 |
Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/1717 of 9 July 2021 |
|
59/2023 |
European Union (Merchant Shipping) (Organisation of Working Time) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Council Directive 1999/63/EC of 21 June 1999 |
|
108/2023 |
European Union (Passenger Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Regulations amend Schedule 2 to the European Union (Passenger Ships) Regulations 2019, which give effect to Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships |
|
159/2023 |
European Union (Driver Qualification Card) (Persons from Ukraine) Regulations 2023 |
Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) 2022/1280 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2022 laying down specific and temporary measures, in view of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, concerning driver documents issued by Ukraine in accordance with its legislation |
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178/2023 |
European Union (Interoperability of Electronic Road Toll Systems) Regulations 2023 |
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2019/520 on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems and facilitating cross-border exchange of information on the failure to pay road fees in the Union |
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208/2023 |
European Union (Occupation of Road Transport Operator) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Giving effect to Regulation (EU) 2020/1055 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 , amending Regulations (EC) No 1071/2009, (EC) No 1072/2009, and (EU) No 1024/2012, and giving full effect to Article 463(2) and Section 1 of Part A of Annex 31 of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. |
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209/2023 |
European Union (International Road Haulage Market) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Giving effect to Regulation (EU) 2020/1055 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 |
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210/2023 |
Road Transport (Operator’s Licence Application) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Giving effect to Regulation (EU) 2020/1055 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 |
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241/2023 |
Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Article 10 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/392 of 4 March 2021 |
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242/2023 |
Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 |
Article 10 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/392 of 4 March 2021 |
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271/2023 |
European Union (Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations) Regulations 2023 |
Give full effect to the recast Regulation (EU) 2021/782 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ No. L172, 17.05.2021, page 1). |
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288/2023 |
European Union (Recreational Craft and Personal Watercraft) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
To give further effect to Directive 2013/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 and full effect to Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019. |
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306/2023 |
European Union (Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Giving further effect to Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 (in so far as it relates to the transport of dangerous goods by rail) as amended by Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2022/2407 of 20 September 2022. |
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315/2023 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Safe Manning) Regulations 2023This S.I. was subsequently revoked and replaced by S.I. No. 52/2024 - European Union (international Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Safe Manning) Regulations 2024. |
Article 10 of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016, and to Article 3 of that Directive |
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340/2023 |
European Union (Two - Or Three - Wheel Vehicles and Quadricycles) (Market Surveillance) Regulations 2023 |
Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 |
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350/2023 |
European Union (Cooperation between National Authorities Responsible for the Enforcement of Consumer Protection Laws relating to Rail Passengers’ Rights and Obligations) Regulations 2023 |
Giving effect to Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017, in so far as it relates to Regulation (EU) 2021/782 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021. |
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409/2023 |
Road Traffic (Spray Suppression Systems) Regulations 2023 |
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/535 of 31 March 2021 |
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450/2023 |
Road Traffic (Licensing of Trailers and Semi - Trailers) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 |
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560/2023 |
European Union (Marine Equipment) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1667 of 8 August 2023 laying down rules for the application of Directive 2014/90/EU and Regulation (EC) No. 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of product. |
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566/2023 |
European Union (Hired Vehicles Without Drivers for the Carriage of Goods by Road) Regulations 2023 |
Giving further effect to Directive 2006/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006, as amended by Directive (EU) 2022/738 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 April 2022 |
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567/2023 |
European Union (Road Transport) (Working Conditions and Road Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 |
Giving further effect to Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 (as amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/1054 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 ) and Regulation (EU) No 165 of 2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 (as amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/1054 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 ), and giving full effect to Article 465 (1)(b) and (2) and Article 466(2) of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part, done at Brussels and London on 30 December 2020 |
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643/2023 |
European Union (Motor Insurance) Regulations 2023 |
Directive (EU) 2021/2118 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2021 |
2024
Statutory Instruments
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SI Number |
Title |
Giving effect to |
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24/2024 |
European Union (Workers on Board Seagoing Fishing Vessels) (Organisation of Working Time) (Share Fishermen) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 |
Article 16(b) of Council Directive (EU) 2003/88 of 4 November 2003 |
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25/2024 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Working Hours) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 |
Article 16(b) of Council Directive (EU) 2003/88 of 4 November 2003 |
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52/2024 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Safe Manning) Regulations 2024 |
Article 10 of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016, and to Article 3 of that Directive |
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65/2024 |
European Union (Motor Insurance) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 |
Amending S.I. No. 643/2023 – European Union (Motor Insurance) Regulations 2023, which transposed Directive (EU) 2021/2118 |
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110/2024 |
European Communities (Safe Loading and Unloading of Bulk Carriers) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 |
Directive 2001/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4th December 2001, as amended by Directive 2002/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 November 2002 |
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156/2024 |
European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Safe Manning) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 |
Article 10 of the Annex to Council Directive (EU) 2017/159 of 19 December 2016 |
211. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport whether a funding request has been received for a pedestrian crossing at a location (details supplied); and when this was received; and whether it was approved. [19227/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to Active Travel. Funding is administered through the National Transport Authority (NTA), who, in partnership with local authorities, have responsibility for the selection and development of specific projects in each local authority area.
Noting the role of the NTA in the matter, I have referred your question to that agency for a more detailed answer. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
212. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the supports his Department is giving to Irish Rail to provide ample car parking in Carlow town at Carlow train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19238/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to car parking at Carlow train station is a matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
213. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Transport if he will support and encourage the NTA to consider the commencement of a Local Link bus service from Tubbercurry, County Sligo, to Sligo town to enable students attending ATU Sligo and persons requiring to attend medical appointments in Sligo University Hospital to reach their destination before 9am each morning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19302/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services and the rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for new and enhanced public transport services under Connecting Ireland, including services in County Sligo, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
