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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 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 completed all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A mid-term assessment of the CHCI IRCG contract was conducted in 2018 which covered a variety of performance issues relating to the contract and it also included the identification of issues and lessons to be taken into consideration in relation to a successor service. The assessement includes commerically senstive information and is not published. It has however been used as an important...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank Deputy Murphy for bringing this wide ranging meeting in relation to the role of the Coast Guard to my attention. The meeting touched on a variety of issues some of which are still current including the development of the successor aviation service for the Coast Guard which I understand is of particular interest to the Deputy. In that regard, I note that various issues...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquiries relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has no role in providing financial compensation to the fishing sector. Such matters are within the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The individual concerned should make contact with DAFM to pursue such matters.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Consumer rights for overseas travel are protected under EU law, which of course applies in Ireland. Air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which places the legal obligations on airlines in respect to refunds for flight cancellations in the following situations: - Flights departing from airports within the EU and European Economic Area (EEA). - Passengers...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and one in which I have no role. 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: Aviation Industry (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passengers in instances of flight cancellations. Under the Regulation, if an airline cancels a flight then customers are entitled to a full cash refund within 7 days. I have raised the matter of customer refunds with our main airlines, over the past number of months, both in person and in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following a competitive tender process, a contract agreement for search and rescue helicopters was signed between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland DAC. ?The contract commenced on 1st July 2012 for a period of 10 years, with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years. The annual cost of the contract is €57m approximately but this can vary from one year to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 451 to 453, inclusive, together. In November 2019 the Department of Transport commenced a process to prepare for the next iteration of the Coast Guard Aviation service. This is an on-going deliberative process which will ultimately lead to a Government decision. The current status of the procurement process can be referenced in the Published...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A mid-term assessment of the CHCI IRCG contract was conducted in 2018 which covered a variety of performance and costing issues relating to the contract and it also included the identification of issues and lessons to be taken into consideration in relation to a successor service. The assessment was conducted by Aerossurance Ltd, who were appointed by my Department in 2017, following an open...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. 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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Covid19 Level 5 Government restrictions, candidates can attend their 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 Road Safety Authority offers driving tests to those who can...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, the Department last year wrote to Transport Managers, working for Irish road transport operators and holding a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) issued by the UK authorities, to inform them that, following clarification received by the Department from the European Commission, holders of such UK-issued CPCs could obtain a corresponding Irish certificate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has put in place a comprehensive package to help businesses and workers during the pandemic.  Many firms in the travel sector have availed of various Government SME supports such as the Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) and the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS). They may also be eligible to warehouse VAT and PAYE (Employer) debts and also excess payments received by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: When people come to Ireland with a non-exchange licence, we have no option but to require them to go through the process of obtaining an Irish licence. This is a matter of public safety. While many may have a safe driving record, we have no way of measuring this.  At present, people with a full but non-exchange licence go through the normal driver learning process but can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Designation of states is a matter primarily for the Minister for Health, under section 38E (1) of the Health Act 1947 (inserted by section 7 of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021). It provides the Minister for Health, on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer, to specify additional states as designated states , following consultation with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and such other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Transparency is a fundamental element of public procurement processes.  In the interests of ensuring transparency for all parties potentially interested in the Irish Coastguard Search and Rescue Aviation Project, my Department posts all relevant communications on the process on our dedicated webpage (Irish Coast Guard: Search and Rescue (SAR) Aviation Project) and on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity period of Initial Basic Training (IBT) certificate is set out in legislation. Making a change to the validity of an existing certificate requires a change in law. I can confirm that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has recently submitted a proposal to my Department for a further extension to IBT certificates.  This is currently being worked on within my...

Seanad: Post Office Network: Motion (26 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senators for their contributions and for giving me the opportunity to address this important motion. I agree with many of the sentiments expressed and recognise many of the positive social and economic benefits provided by the post office network. I also agree that there is enormous potential for the network to provide a better range of financial and e-commerce services.This is set...