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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department had previously requested that the Road Safety Authority, as the body legally responsible for the driver theory test, examine whether theory tests can be taken on line remotely and what is required to do so. I am pleased to inform you that the Driver Theory Test service has recently launched a pilot phase of a new initiative, which offers a Remote Testing service for specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Protection Enforcement (28 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In June 2020, my Department published the National Oil & HNS Spill Contingency Plan (NCP) as required under Section 8 (1) under the Sea Pollution (Amendment) Act 1999. Within that month, my Department issued two communications in relation to the publication of this document and the statutory requirements for each Port and Local Authority under this plan. The pending establishment of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 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 shortly. Due to the pandemic and the establishment of safety protocols in the workplace, the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) has experienced unprecedented demand on its services and customers can...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The extent to which the public, including arriving passengers, are advised to self-isolate, restrict their movements, adhere to other public health measures or undertake Covid-19 testing, is based on the advice of the public health authorities. My Department assists with the implementation of public health measures in relation to international travel, as decided by Government following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department does not have sight of the licensing process system. This is an 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 (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While this is an operational matter for the RSA, my Department had previously requested that the Authority, as the body legally responsible for the driver theory test, examine whether theory tests can be taken on line remotely and what is required to do so. The Driver Theory Test service has recently launched a pilot phase of a new initiative, which offers a Remote Testing service for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority had no way of knowing how many drivers resident in Ireland were driving on a UK/NI driving licence. The approximate number of licences to be exchanged (Irish residents with UK/NI licences), estimated in early 2019, was based on estimates from the insurance industry and was in the region of 70,000. From 2019 to mid January 2021, the National Driver Licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This matter relates to the operational activities of the Road Safety Authority.  As such, it has been forwarded to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, regardless of when the individual was added to the panel, the two-year time frame is in reference to when the panel was originally established in 2017.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Postal applications will not be extended to those under the age of 70 years. Driving licence applications can be made online with a verified MyGovID account, which requires a Public Service Card (PSC). Details of how to apply can be found on the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) website at www.ndls.ie. Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an 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 (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an 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 Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an 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 (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Covid19 Level 5 Government restrictions effective from 31 December 2020, candidates can attend their scheduled driving test appointment provided they are an essential worker involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. Details on what is included in the list of essential workers and retail outlets can be found at  www.gov.ie   The RSA would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driver test and theory test 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. My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2021)

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 while level 5 restrictions remain in place.  Customers who have a Driver Theory Test scheduled during the level 5 restrictions will be contacted to notify them that their test will be rescheduled free of charge when the service resumes. Updates around the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: When establishing a driving licence exchange agreement with another country, the relevant authorities in each jurisdiction study and compare the two licensing regimes, so that each side can be satisfied that they are compatible and that drivers are tested to the same standards. On the Irish side, this task is undertaken by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department does not have sight of the licensing process system. 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 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...