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

Hildegarde Naughton: There is a distinction between motorists with a foreign driving licence visiting Ireland and those living in Ireland. A person can drive on a foreign licence for up to a year as a visitor to Ireland. This provision is provided for under the 1949 Geneva Convention. A person resident in Ireland must have an Irish or EU driving licence to drive here. Irish driver licensing law operates...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: These are matters for my colleagues in Government.  My colleague, the Minister for Finance, is responsible for matters relating to customs and excise.  The Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment is responsible for tariffs, trade and industry supports. Outside of that framework, there are no plans presently in my Department to provide for business supports for...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The current public health emergency has had a profoundly disruptive effect on the learning and testing system in this country and my Department is very aware of the frustration experienced by a large cohort of learner drivers, some of them essential workers, who have had to have their training suspended under level 5 restrictions.   Under these...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: In response to a request by my Department, the RSA is working to deliver an online driver theory test service. The online service has been trialled on a pilot basis for those taking a theory test for trucks and buses and is now being evaluated with a view to extending the online service to all test types. There will be a limit on the number of customers that can avail of the service...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is in constant contact with the RSA 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. The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under Level 5 restrictions. The service will remain closed while level 5 restrictions remain in...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: There is a distinction between motorists with a foreign driving licence visiting Ireland and those living in Ireland. A person can drive on a foreign licence for up to a year as a visitor to Ireland. This provision is provided for under the 1949 Geneva Convention. A person resident in Irelandmust have an Irish or EU driving licence to drive here. Ireland can not extend a driving licence...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driver test 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 (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct response. I ask that he contact my offices if no reply has been received within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disabilities Data (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While my Department is responsible for drafting the legislation underpinning the disabled parking scheme it has no role in the processing of permit applications. SI No. 239 of 2011 - Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 formally authorises  the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) and the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) to issue permits on the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under level 5 restrictions, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. Essential Driver Training (EDT) is thus currently suspended. While my Department is fully aware of the difficulties that this poses for essential workers who have not yet...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The purpose of the Road Safety Authority's Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) online portal is to allow ADIs to upload confirmation of a learner's completion of each individual module laid out in the Essential Driver Training (EDT) system. As the Deputy is aware, EDT is currently suspended as level 5 restrictions specify that ADIs may only offer lessons to candidates who have...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under level 5 restrictions, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. Essential Driver Training (EDT) is thus currently suspended. While my Department is fully aware of the difficulties that this poses for essential workers who have not yet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In relation to the issues contacting the National Driving Licence Service,  the NDLS has experienced unprecedented demand on its services due to Covid and customers can expect a considerable delay in getting to speak to a member of staff by phone or email. Delays to customers are regretted. However, I would point out that the NDLS website, www.ndls.iehas a huge amount of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires 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 them in 10 working days I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: It has been clear for some time there would be disruption to the GB landbridge when customs and border controls between the EU and the UK were introduced at the end of the Brexit transition period.  My Department, in conjunction with the IMDO, has been keeping the issue of direct shipping routes to the Continent under close review both in the context of Brexit and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Industry (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Master Licence Record (MLR) programme was approved by the previous Minister of my Department, and the Minister for Justice. The programme seeks to assist in the endorsement of penalty points by matching vehicle and driver records on the Departments National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF), and over time, by establishing owner identity for all vehicle records. While the initial phase...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under Level 5 restrictions. The service will remain closed while level 5 restrictions remain in place. No exceptions will be made.  While I fully appreciate the inconvenience this poses, I must emphasise, that this decision has been taken in line with official public health recommendations that everyone...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government decision of 20 October 2020 affirmed that any testing model implemented for international travel should not impinge on HSE testing capacity. In light of this, the State Airports facilitated the location of private testing providers at Cork, Shannon and Dublin Airports. The testing facilities in question are open to any member of the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving licence renewal packs are generally issued approximately one month before renewal date. The last renewal packs for driving licences were issued in early January for driving licences expiring in February. A driving licence extension was announced on 24 February 2021 therefore renewal packs for driving licences were not issued for the month of March. The extension will apply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Mar 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 first 2020 lockdown, along with the health protocols since resumption of service and the...