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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department and the RSA have been actively engaged on this project with the Courts Service. Completion was postponed in March 2020 due to other urgent priorities requiring immediate and ongoing attention in terms of operations, ICT and legislation, such as the Driving Licence and Vehicle Testing extensions, that were introduced due to the pandemic, as well as support for the Health...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 66, 67 and 70 together. My department did not request the referenced reports from the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The Deputy's requests in February were sent to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received the requested information directly from the RSA, I ask that she contact my office.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand that the RSA has been finalizing its report on the Actions under the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020. 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 somewhat behind schedule. The report findings will be presented to the Board of the RSA, following which the report will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would not agree that there is a loophole in the current driver licensing legislation. The current legislation allows a learner driver to renew their learner permit for a third time on condition that they can show evidence that they have either sat, or applied to sit, a driving test. An applicant who provides evidence of having sat a driving test will receive a two year permit renewal. An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The intention is to differentiate between the revoking of a licence and the disqualification of a person from holding a driving licence. A person can be disqualified from holding a licence for a period of time as a result of an offence committed while driving. A licence would be revoked where the eligibility criteria for holding a driving licence is no longer met, such as when the holder of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 73 together. In line with National Ports Policy, no exchequer funding is provided to any port company, irrespective of their designation. The National Ports Policy sets out criteria for the designation of ports as Ports of National Significance (Tier 1 or Tier 2) or Ports of Regional Significance. Galway Harbour Company does not meet the criteria...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 75 together. The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now. The Department understands the frustration at this decision, however, these restrictions imposed by the Government based on the advice of NPHET and their panel of scientific experts, are in place to minimize the impact of Covid-19 on this country and...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The standards and qualifications to be met by driver testers are set out in schedule 8 of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006). The schedule was most recently amended by S.I. No. 489 of 2020. As well as being approved by the Oireachtas and being available in the Oireachtas Library to all members of both Houses, legislation is in the public domain,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to level 5 restrictions and the need to adhere to Government public health protocols, it has not been possible in recent months for the Road Safety Authority to carry out all of the check tests that are legally required to renew driver instructor licences in a timely manner. In response to these delays and in anticipation of the resumption of Initial Basic Training (IBT) and the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct response. I would ask that she contact my offices if no reply is received within ten working days.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Road Safety Authority Act and as provided by the Oireachtas, the driver testing service, is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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 days.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Road Safety Autority 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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 87 together. The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now. The Department understands the frustration at this decision, however, these restrictions imposed by the Government based on the advice of NPHET and their panel of scientific experts, are in place to minimize the impact of Covid-19 on this country and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 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 (RSA). Individual cases are a matter for the Authority and the question in relation to this case is being referred to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Defence Forces (12 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current service provider, CHC Ireland (CHCI) , is engaged in a 10-year contract with my Department, which commenced in 2012. The contract has already been extended for 1 year and may be extended for a further 2 years. No tender has issued for a successor to this contract but a procurement process has commenced. In light of recent media commentary on this process, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (12 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 208 together. Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, 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 regarding Wicklow Courthouses and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now. The Department understands the frustration at this decision, however, these restrictions imposed by the Government based on the advice of NPHET and their panel of scientific experts, are in place to minimize the impact of Covid-19 on this country and its people. Officials both in this Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 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 currently being considered and I expect to be in a position to advise the House of the final outcome shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware in 2019 Government gave its approval, in principle, to provide Exchequer funds of €5m towards a €12m runway extension project at Waterford Airport. The proposal by Waterford Airport underwent an extensive assessment and it was decided, on balance, at that time, that the potential merits to the South East region justified the support of Government. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 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 days.