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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the driver theory tests is handled by the Road Safety Authority, under contract, and therefore details on the number of persons awaiting a theory test in each test centre are held by the RSA. I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a operational 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 (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Any public road can be used to either conduct driving lessons, driving tests or practise driving, once the learner driver is operating within the rules of the road and is accompanied by a suitably qualified driver at all times. I have no power to issue instructions to the RSA regarding routes of driving tests. Driving instructors are private individuals and I have no power to issue...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The preparation of a new Strategy Statement is a matter for the Board and Management of An Post. There has been engagement with my officials on the matter in line with my Departments responsibilities under the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. An Post has recently submitted a new draft Strategy for analysis and consideration by the shareholding Ministers.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The importance of the post office network has been clearly demonstrated throughout the pandemic where we have seen a range of initiatives through our post offices which have helped support local communities, the elderly and vulnerable. The serious decline in mail volumes and the impact of Covid-19 on footfall through post offices has had a severe impact on the postal network and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, electric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases. I have therefore referred 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Currently, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) does not facilitate on-line Driver CPC training. EU Directive 2003/59/EC which introduced Driver CPC was updated in 2018 by EU Directive 645 of 2018, and while the amended directive allows for the use of ICT tools such as e-learning and blended learning as part of CPC training, a substantial amount of the training will be required to be completed in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government is engaged in contingency planning should a Covid testing service for truck drivers be required for those drivers travelling on journeys from Ireland to the continent, so that these drivers can meet evolving Covid entry requirements on the continent. Ireland is still advocating that all EU Member States should adhere to the Green Lanes recommendation that essential transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In advance of the end of the Brexit transition, my Department in conjunction with the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), undertook a major communications campaign urging business using the GB landbridge to consider a switch to direct routes which would avoid the new control regimes. This campaign was also supported by the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Business Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, the possible extension of driving licences is currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected by the end of January.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on waiting lists are an operational matter for 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. My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority since the start of the pandemic regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The UK’s decision to leave the Single Market and Customs Union means that traders must now engage with a range of checks and controls on trade with Great Britain that did not previously apply. This is fundamentally impacting on many businesses in Ireland, including on the road haulage sector. These changes represent a considerable shock to existing supply chains and logistics...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Operational matters relating to the Post Office Network, including plans for individual post offices, are a matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have a role.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode". Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister of State with responsibility for the postal sector I last met with the CEO of An Post in September 2020.  I expect to meet him again early this quarter.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode".   Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on new and existing buildings, as well as changes to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Mountain Rescue Teams are voluntary search and rescue organisations that provide a mountain rescue service in a number of locations in the Republic of Ireland. They are tasked by An Garda Síochána and frequently work alongside other search and rescue organisations in the course of training and missions. They are part granted aided by the State, via an annual grant first distributed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Since 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is no longer a Member State and so for a resident of Ireland a UK driving licence is not valid to drive here. Since 2019, holders of UK licences resident in Ireland had been encouraged to exchange their UK licences for an Irish one before 31 December 2020. As the UK is now a third country, Ireland has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Data (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The table below provides the data requested by the Deputy, and includes all vehicles licensed as at 31st December 2020, broken down by Motor Taxation Class and Fuel Type.