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

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ driving theory tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in conjunction with the service provider. As Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. 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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 and 45 together. The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5. As a consequence, all Driver Theory Test centres are 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.

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. EU legislation sets out several requirements that 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 in Ireland or, indeed, any other EU member state must have a nominated transport manager to...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and for raising this issue. It is welcome news that will come as a relief to many transport managers around the country. On the EU residency requirement for transport managers, in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) 1071/2009, the transport manager for a road transport operator based in the EU must be resident in the EU. That was...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government recognises that a modernised post office network will provide a better range of financial services and e-commerce services for citizens and enterprise, as part of our commitment to a sustainable nationwide post office network. While it is long-standing Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the Government, we remain fully...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on waiting times for driver tests are held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this part of the 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. As you are aware, tests were temporarily suspended due to the Covid 19 emergency and since resuming operations,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA have recently updated their process and candidates can now request an urgent Driving Test via a dedicated webform available at This webform will allow customers to assess whether they qualify for an urgent test appointment and if so, to submit an application for same. If the applicant’s request is accepted, they will be placed on a short notice list and may be called for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 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. The Road Safety Authority has advised it is prioritising driver testing for essential workers and has set up a dedicated webform on its website www.rsa.ie. This webform will allow customers to assess whether they qualify...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Dec 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. Driver Testing services are currently being provided only for people involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. The list of essential services may be found at . The Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving licences issued by the Member States of the European Union are mutually recognised. After the transition period (transition period ends 31 December 2020), the UK will no longer be a Member State and so a UK driving licence will not be recognised here. Holders of UK licences resident in Ireland are therefore encouraged to exchange their UK licences for an Irish one before this date. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested 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 (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The procedures and protocols around learning to drive were put in place to make our roads as safe as possible. This includes the requirement that learners have at least 6 months' driving practice before they undergo the test. I have no plan to change this rule. I would point out that the pass rate for driving tests in Ireland stood at 52% in 2019. Allowing candidates to avail of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The number of vehicles currently taxed as Motor Caravan on the National Vehicle and Driver File at 31st October 2020 is 13,722.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested by the Deputy are not available on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) as only vehicles registered in Ireland are recorded.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test was not deemed to be an essential service under Level 5. As a consequence, the service was 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: Electric Vehicles (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority 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 Test (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the transition arrangements in place valid UK/NI CPC cards will continue to be valid in Ireland up to the end of the transition period – 31 December 2020. Any driver with a UK CPC card who is resident or working in Ireland should exchange their CPC card for an Irish CPC card as soon as possible in advance of 31 December 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority and relates to operational matters for the Authority under the relevant legislation. 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.