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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (17 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax legislation does not provide for an appeals process. There is a facility in place to declare a vehicle off the road where it is not going to be in use in a public place. A declaration of non-use must be made in the last month of an existing motor tax disc or renewed in the last month of a previously made declaration of non-use. The declaration can be made for any number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5.  As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and will remain closed for the duration of level 5 restrictions.  All appointments during that time have been rescheduled to the next available appointment date. The Road Safety Authority has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is a commercial semi-state body. It was formed under Section 11 of the and is under my aegis. In addition to the requirements of the Companies Act, 2014 the IAA is required under sections 30 and 31 of the Act of 93 to submit accounts and a report annually to me as Minister. Those accounts and the report are laid before the Houses of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under Level 5. As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and for the duration of Level 5 restrictions. All appointments during that time have been rescheduled to the next available appointment date. The Road Safety Authority has advised my office that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after the date of expiry of the licence. If a licence is not renewed after 10 years, the licence holder is no longer considered a qualified driver. Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of European Union law. An Irish driving licence can only be issued to a resident of Ireland. Nationality is not a consideration. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: In general, the details to be recorded on a driving licence in an EU member state are set out in the relevant Directive which is transposed into Irish law by primary and secondary legislation. Among the details to be recorded are the date and place of birth. The implementation of the relevant law is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: There has been no change of policy as there is no policy element to the details recorded on the driving licence. In general, the details to be recorded on a driving licence in an EU member state are set out in the relevant Directive which is transposed into Irish law by primary and secondary legislation. Among the details to be recorded are the date and place of birth. The implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving instructors are either self-employed or employed by driving schools, and my Department has no role in that business. As I have previously advised Deputies, the Road Safety Authority is developing plans in an ongoing engagement with my Department over recent weeks for their various statutory functions to address the operational and financial consequences of the ongoing and dynamic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Details on the number of driving tests per test centre are held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this question 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: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: This information is held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this question 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: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested are held by the Road Safety Authority - who have statutory responsibility for the operation of the test. I have therefore referred this question 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: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. As I understand, the Road Safety Authority is prioritising driver testing for essential workers and has set up a dedicated email, urgentdrivingtest@rsa.ie, where applicants can request to be given priority and supply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. I understand that the Road Safety Authority is prioritising driver testing for essential workers and has set up a dedicated email, urgentdrivingtest@rsa.ie, where applicants can request to be given priority and supply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with National Ports Policy (NPP), the commercial ports sector does not receive Exchequer funding. This includes the Ports of National Significance (Tier 1) – Dublin, Cork and Shannon Foynes – and (Tier 2) - Waterford and Rosslare, which fund their operations and capital investments from their own resources. In accordance with NPP and the provisions of the Harbours Act...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: A person applying for a driving licence or learner is required to present photographic ID, evidence of their Personal Public Service Number (PPSN), evidence of address and evidence of residency entitlement. When an applicant presents in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office, the required documentation is examined and a face-to-face verification is done. The same...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driving licensing legislation is based on a framework of European Union law. A European Union driving licence is exchangeable for an Irish driving licence, except where the licence issued by the other Member State was itself issued in exchange for a licence from a state that is not a Member State, or a state that Ireland does not have a licence exchange agreement with. As Ireland does...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under Level 5. As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and for the duration of Level 5 restrictions. All appointments during that time have been rescheduled to the next available appointment date. As I am sure you are aware, the Theory Test service was temporarily...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. I understand that the Road Safety Authority is prioritising driver testing for essential workers and has set up a dedicated email, urgentdrivingtest@rsa.ie, where applicants can request to be given priority and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (25 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: This question relates to Brexit and Transport Manager Certificates of Professional Competence. Under Regulation (EC) No. 1071/2009 a number of requirements must be satisfied in order to be eligible to hold a road transport operator licence, one of which is professional competence. In order to fulfil this requirement, every road transport undertaking must have a nominated Transport Manager to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (25 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driving licences can only be issued to people resident in Ireland. Driving licences issued by the Member States of the European Union are mutually recognised. Therefore, a holder of an EU licence who moves to another Member State can drive on that licence until the licence expires. On expiry, the licence holder will then need to exchange their licence for the licence of the country they...