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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Investigations (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to refer the Deputy to the recent email responses sent to him from Minister Humphreys and from me, both of which issued on 1 October 2021. The position as outlined in these communications remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Justice Plan 2021 contains a commitment to commence a review of the Civil Legal Aid Scheme this year. In this regard, my Department is currently in the process of scoping the review and it is expected that it will commence later this year. It is now over 40 years since the first civil legal aid scheme was launched in Ireland and over 25 years since the scheme was placed on a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 519 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Justice Plan 2021 and the Programme for Government commits to reviewing and modernising alcohol licensing. My Department has been actively engaged with the Night-Time Economy Taskforce looking at innovative approaches to support and develop a vibrant, diverse night-time culture and economy in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that there is no vacancy for the position of Chaplain in either Limerick or Portlaoise Prison. Permanent Chaplains are assigned to both locations. I am advised however, that the Chaplain appointed to Portlaoise Prison is currently on a long-term absence from duty and Chaplaincy Services for Portlaoise Prison are currently being provided by the Midlands Prison...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law. This law exists to ensure that people licensed to drive on our roads meet the high standards of safety set out at EU level for passing a driving test. Therefore, a holder of a Member State-issued licence who moves to Ireland can drive on that licence until the licence expires. On expiry, the licence holder can then...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity period of Initial Basic Training (IBT) certificates is set out in legislation. Making a change to the validity of an existing certificate requires a change in law. The Road Safety Authority and the Department of Transport announced a further extension to certificates for motorcycle Initial Basic Training (IBT), in order to take account of the impact of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to publish and implement a 10-year Haulage Strategy focused on improving efficiencies, standards, and helping the sector move to a low-carbon future. A consultation document was published in April 2021. Over 40 submissions have been received in response to the public consultation. The intention is to finalise the Strategy before the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I, and my Government colleagues, are deeply committed to tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV). The independent audit into how responsibility for DSGBV is segmented across Government is an important piece of work that will, as the Deputy may be aware, inform the design of the Third National Strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Women’s Aid are an important partner and carry out very important work in the area of domestic violence. In this context, my colleagues and I have considered the report referred to by the Deputy. As the Deputy may be aware, there is a commitment in the Justice Plan 2021 to publish the independent research on Familicide and Domestic Homicide Reviews which has been commissioned by my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can inform the Deputy that my officials in the Irish Prison Service (who are the competent body for the administration of the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts) have confirmed that a further application from the individual referred to by the Deputy was received on the 7th September, 2021. While a previous application submitted in 2019 was considered by the Minister, and had been the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (29 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard Building Programme is managed by the Office of Public Works and funded by my Department. The proposed Coast Guard Station for Westport is number 2 on the priority list for this programme. The OPW and Mayo County Council are in the final stages of transferring the site. Provisions are currently underway to remove all boats in order to obtain vacant possession. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (29 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The National Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Group is chaired by my Department and has been working on this issue since the Group was established in 2019. In July I asked the Group to examine the HGV driver shortage issue and to make recommendations as a matter of urgency. All relevant Departments and agencies, as well as the haulage and logistics sector, are represented on the Group. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (29 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) is provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working days I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. This question is therefore being referred 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.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the House for the opportunity today to introduce the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020. As Senators will be aware, the Bill was subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport in July 2019. The Bill was published on 4 December 2020 and passed all Stages in the Dáil on 7 July this year. This Bill has been considered by the...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I might leave it there so.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senators for the contributions they have made to this Second Stage debate. I am going to endeavour to respond to as many of the issues raised as possible. Senators Buttimer, Murphy and Ahearn raised the regions and supporting our regional airports. As Members will know, policy on regional airports has been influenced by the need to optimise conditions for regional development and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Prior to October 2006, full category B (car) licence holders, on passing a driving test, were permitted to drive category M (the old category for mopeds) vehicles. This practice ceased for new category B licence holders with the implementation of the third EU driving licence Directive in 2013. Currently, to apply for a driving licence for category AM (mopeds) a person must have completed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Prior to October 2006, full category B (car) licence holders, on passing a driving test, were permitted to drive category M (the old category for mopeds) vehicles. This practice ceased for new category B licence holders with the implementation of the third EU driving licence Directive in 2013. Currently, to apply for a driving licence for category AM (mopeds) a person must have completed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Minister Ryan and I have engaged extensively with aviation stakeholders, including through the Aviation Recovery Taskforce and the National Civil Aviation Development Forum. To mitigate the negative economic impact of COVID-19 the Government has put in place a range of supports for all businesses, including those in the aviation sector. These include the wage subsidy scheme, the waving of...