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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test (DTT) has not been classified as an essential service by Government and consequently it has had to be suspended in light of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. All Driver Theory Tests will remain suspended for the duration of level 5 restrictions. The Driver Theory Test will not be conducted for essential workers while we remain in level 5. While I fully appreciate the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The extension of learner permits is being kept under constant review. However no decision to extend them this year has been made to date. A learner permit can be renewed up to 5 years after the expiry of the permit without the need to resit the Driver Theory Test.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting licences or renewals and average wait times are held by the Road Safety Authority. 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 (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As per the EU Directives on driving licensing, a person cannot hold more than one driving licence. A person normally resident in Ireland must have an Irish or EU licence to drive here. Normal residence means the place where a person usually lives, that is for at least 185 days in each calendar year, because of personal and occupational ties. It is not possible to issue a dual licence....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government continues to advise against non-essential international travel and that essential travel is undertaken with due regard to public health safety measures. S.I. No. 29 of 2021 Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions ) (COVID-19) (NO. 10) (Amendment) (NO. 2) Regulations 2021, which was recently signed by the Minister for Health include the provision under Regulation 4...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 to 76, inclusive, together. In November 2020, my Department wrote to all those nominated as Transport Managers on Irish Road Transport Operator Licences who hold a UK-issued Transport Management Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), reminding them of the position that such UK-issued certificates would not be valid if working for an EU-based...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government continues to advise against non-essential international travel and that essential travel is undertaken with due regard to public health safety measures. Public health safety measures concerning international travel apply to all persons arriving in the State and do not differentiate between arrival by small private aircraft or large commercial aircraft. The relevant Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority since the start of the pandemic regarding all of its services, the impact of Covid-19 on those services, and how they can best be maintained in the current circumstances. Due to suspension of driver testing services in the initial pandemic response, along with the health protocols required since the resumption of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test (DTT) has not been classified as an essential service by Government and consequently it has had to be suspended in light of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. All Driver Theory Tests will remain suspended for the duration of level 5 restrictions. The Driver Theory Test will not be conducted for essential workers while we remain in level 5. While I fully appreciate the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, further extensions of driving licences are currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly. This extension, when agreed, will allow those who cannot apply for a licence in person due to the Level 5 restrictions to continue to drive for the period of the extension.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 59 together. I have met with representatives of the Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) since taking up my role as Minister of State with responsibility for the postal sector. In these meetings, we discussed the matters raised in the Grant Thornton report commissioned by the IPU, I intend to meet the IPU again on 2 March following a request for a further meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A lot of work has been done over the past few years to develop the post office network and this has had a positive effect for both postmasters and customers. This momentum needs to be maintained and if An Post, the postmasters and Government work together we can ensure that the network can emerge as a central hub for a wide variety of valuable community-focused services. While it is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (24 Feb 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 94 together. I am fully aware of the plight of travel agents and tour operators due to the significant impact of the pandemic on international travel. I understand the cash flow pressure that they are under, the unique implications of the refund requirements placed by the Package Travel Directive and the difficulties they have had with the airlines...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Waiting list details 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. The Driver Theory Test (DTT) has not been classified as an essential service by Government and consequently it has had to be suspended in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to make the Deputy aware that the operation of the tests is handled by the RSA. As many of the suggestions raised are operational matters, I have also referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office. The Department has been in discussions with the RSA on how to return to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As of the 3rd February 2021, 66,090 UK driving licence exchange applications have been processed over 2019, 2020 and 2021 by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). 3,393 applications were on hand to process, while 1,687 applications were awaiting further customer response. A resident of Ireland must have an Irish or EU driving licence to drive here. A UK driving licence is no longer...