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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (3 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter directly for An Post. The matter has been referred to the company to investigate and respond directly to the individual concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (3 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the appeal process the Deputy refers to remains ongoing, I am limited in the information which I can disclose as this stage. I can confirm that I received two submissions on behalf of staff of the Irish Aviation Authority. My officials have considered both submissions, and they are now with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, in accordance with the statutory process. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Announcements made by An Taoiseach on 23 February confirmed that level 5 restrictions are set to continue until 5 of April, at which point the situation will be reviewed. As before, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons under these restrictions, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (3 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under existing arrangements, motor tax is payable in person or by post through motor tax offices in twenty six local authorities. It has also been payable online since 2004, with the level of online usage increasing year on year to just under 79% of all motor tax applications in 2019, and increasing further in 2020 to just under 85%, partly as a result of Covid restrictions. An...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test service is not currently operating as normal due to the impact of Covid-19.Tests are only available, under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, to essential workers. This has had a significant impact on waiting times. RSA driver testers are undertaking driving tests in extraordinarily difficult conditions in the current Covid19 environment. The driving test is conducted in an...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109, 114 and 115 together. When the Driver Theory Test (DTT) Service closed in late 2020 due to the latest restrictions, the backlog arising from the first suspension (March to June 2020) had not yet been cleared. This, coupled with the need to significantly reduce normal daily capacity to comply with occupational and public health requirements, led to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (3 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would remind the Deputy that under the Regulation 3(b)(xi) of the Road Safety Authority Act (Conferral of Functions) Order (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the decision to issue an extension to end-of-series derogations is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Noting the exceptional continuing impact of Covid-19 to the economy, I understand that the RSA has decided,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: To renew a driving licence, a person is required to present photographic ID, evidence of PPSN, evidence of address and evidence of residency entitlement. An applicant must present in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office where the required documentation can be examined and a face to face verification can be made. When applying online, the same information is required...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. As the Deputy will be aware, from early in the Covid crisis, the Government put in place a broad range of unprecedented supports to help mitigate the effects of the pandemic on business, including a wage subsidy scheme, grants, low-cost loans, a commercial rates waiver and deferred tax liabilities. To date, the value of these supports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (3 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware the operation of Bunratty Folk Park is the responsibility of Shannon Heritage which is managed by Shannon Group. Shannon Group is a commercial semi State Body with statutory responsilites for the management of its subsidiaries, including Shannon Heritage. Accordingly, the details sought by the Deputy are operational matters for the Company. I have therefore...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Announcements made by An Taoiseach on 23 February confirmed that level 5 restrictions are set to continue until 5 April, at which point the situation will be reviewed. As before, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons under these restrictions, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. While I very...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ driving theory tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have no information on individual cases. The Driver Theory Test was not deemed to be an essential service under Level 5 restrictions, and the service has been closed since late December 2020. The service will remain closed while level 5 restrictions remain in place. While I...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested 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 (3 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 123 together. The Driver Theory Test (DTT) is not operating during level 5 restrictions. There are therefore no tests scheduled for the period in question. When the DTT Service closed in late 2020 due to the latest restrictions, the backlog arising from the first suspension (March to June 2020) had not yet been cleared. This, coupled with the need to...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: While this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (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. I am pleased to inform you that the Driver Theory Test service has launched a pilot phase of a new...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test and driver licencing services are not currently operating as normal due to the impact of Covid-19.Tests are only available, under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, to essential workers. This has had a significant impact on waiting times. A Public Service Card is not required to book a driving test or to access the RSA Customer Portal. To renew a learner permit or driving...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: An Irish driving licence can only be issued to a person resident in Ireland. A UK driving licence will be accepted for exchange in Ireland for up to one year after the expiry date of the licence. A UK licence can be exchanged for a Irish licence online if an applicant has a Public Services Card and a verified MyGovID account. My Department and the Road Safety Authority has advised holders of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquiries relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from the Authority in 10 working days I would ask that he contact my office directly.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: At the request of the Department, the RSA is working on a plan to roll out an online driver theory test service. This has been trialled on a pilot basis for those taking a theory test for trucks and buses during the months of December and January. The pilot is now being evaluated and the RSA is committed to extending the service for all theory test customers during 2021. There will be a...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test (DTT) was not deemed to be an essential service under Level 5 restrictions, and the service has been closed since late December 2020. In-person services will remain closed while level 5 restrictions remain in place. While I fully appreciate the inconvenience this poses, I am sure you will agree with me that the limiting of the spread of the virus and the safeguarding...