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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Currently, the Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now until an appropriate phase of the Government's plans.. Because the service was closed for long periods of time over the last year, a large backlog of customers has built up. The RSA recognise that it will take time to meet this demand and restore pre-COVID-19 waiting times when the service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence, are all set at EU level. As all Member States test drivers to the same standard, there can be a mutual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 May 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 (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Road Safety Act and as provided by the Oireachtas, the driver testing service, including the theory test, is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. Individual cases are a matter for the Authority and the question in relation to this case is being referred to it for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity of learner permits that expired between 1 March and 30 June 2020 were extended for 8 months, while those that expired between 1 July and 31 October 2020 were extended for 4 months. A further extension is being considered.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 204 together. Currently, the Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now. Because the service was closed for long periods of time over the last year, a large backlog of customers has built up. The RSA recognise that it will take time to meet this demand and restore pre-COVID-19 waiting times when the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the Driver Theory Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and as such the RSA, and its service provider, are responsible for the health and safety of staff under health and safety legislation, including assessments of their various functions, and developing safety protocols to ensure the safety of their workers. The RSA have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand Sligo Airport is in discussions with CHC Ireland in relation to those costs that relate specifically to the continued operation of the SAR base there. As outlined at the meeting referred to, this is firstly a matter for CHC and Sligo Airport under their own commercial arrangements. The IRCG is working with CHC, with whom it has a contract for the wider national service, to find a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An international driving permit (IDP) is a translation of your driving licence and you must carry your driving licence with it when driving. When visiting in Ireland, a permit is only required if your driving licence is not in English. The permit itself does not grant any driving privileges. There is a distinction between motorists with a foreign driving licence visiting Ireland and those...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motorcycle testing has continued throughout level 5. As part of the broader easing of restrictions across Irish society, from the 10 May, Initial Basic Training (IBT), the course of mandatory lessons that learner motorcyclists must complete with an Approved Driving Instructor before taking a test, may resume for all learners, irrespective of their employment status. The validity period of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the transfer of functions on 14 October last, responsibility for the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, now lies with my colleague, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in its functions. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The person referred to by the Deputy has applied for a right of residency in the State, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish minor citizen child, and based also on the principles of the Zambrano Judgment. The application was received on 28 August 2019. A request for documentation issued to the applicant on 20 July 2020. The application can only be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Stardust fire was a national tragedy that has left a particular legacy of pain for many people in north Dublin. I offer my deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the 48 young people tragically killed in the Stardust fire forty years ago. These families have suffered a terrible loss. I also recognise the impact on everyone who attended that night and the impact on the local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table below. The Deputy should note that the outturn has been above the initial estimate in 2019 and 2020 due to pathologist vacancies which required the need to hire in locum pathologists. In order to address this, a new Chief Pathologist was appointed earlier this year and further appointments are expected to be made to the office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the following update on this matter. The Courts Service advises that Kilkenny District Probate Registry had a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (12 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially. It has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network, including those in relation to the size, distribution and future of the network are operational matters for the Board and management of the company. Since the November 2016 Private Members'...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 May 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: Coast Guard Service (12 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am not aware of any plans to remove or relocate the CHC base from Waterford Airport. The contractual relationship in relation to this base is between CHC and Waterford Airport. The Department’s contract for a SAR helicopter service is with CHC which includes bases located in Dublin, Shannon, Sligo and Waterford airports. This is a 10 year contract which commenced in 2012 which has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 May 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: Road Safety Authority (12 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The research has been completed and it is currently being reviewed by the RSA. Due to more urgent priorities following the Covid-19 pandemic, the review is behind schedule. The report findings will be presented to the Board of the RSA following which the report will be published.