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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 is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. The question in relation to location of centres is being referred 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: Air Safety (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993. The Deputy's question has been referred to the IAA for a direct reply. If the reply is not received within the next 10 days please do not hesitate to contact my office.

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(RSA). I can confirm, the RSA are currently providing a pilot online driver theory test for trucks and buses. The rollout of this option for customers undertaking car theory tests is planned to begin shortly with up to...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: On 14 April, industry members of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum published an Aviation Restart Plan which made several recommendations they considered necessary for the restart and recovery of the Irish aviation sector. These recommendations require engagement across all relevant government departments and consultation with public health authorities, which is now underway. ...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including those in the aviation sector. The supports include the wage subsidy scheme, alleviation of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme. My Department has estimated that over €200 million in operational...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 14 April, industry members of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum published an Aviation Restart Plan which made several recommendations they considered necessary for the restart and recovery of the Irish aviation sector. These recommendations require engagement across all relevant government departments and consultation with public health authorities, which is now underway. ...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority, (RSA), the body responsible under the Road Safety Act for the operation of the Theory Test Service, is working to deliver an online driver theory test service. A pilot online driver theory test is underway for trucks and buses. This will be extended to car and motorbikes drivers, initially with 3,200 online tests being conducted per month. Online services will...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question relating to the recently published Business Case for Multi-Annual Funded Action Plan for Regional Air Access Recovery & Growth, produced by Shannon Chamber in collaboration with other regionals Chambers and the Irish Hotels Federation. On 6th May 2021 I met with representatives from Shannon, Galway and Ennis Chambers and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 May 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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter which I have sent to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a response within 10 working days he should contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is responsible for response to, and coordination of, maritime accidents which require search and rescue and ship casualty operations. The aviation search and rescue activities of the IRCG are carried out by a commercial aviation operator. Currently European aviation safety regulations (Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and rules and regulations flowing from it) do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 to 213, inclusive, together. The current helicopter service contract between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland DAC commenced on 1st July 2012 for a period of 10 years. It contains an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 3 years. The contract has been extended initially for one year to July 2023 to facilitate the procurement of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor insurance companies are private companies who enter into contracts with their customers; EU rules specifically prohibit Member States from interfering with the terms and conditions, or pricing of such policies. Insurance companies use more than 50 different criteria when pricing an insurance policy. Each company places different loadings on the range of potential risk factors, so...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware in 2016, relevant Supreme Court judgments raised the issue of how best to adapt and administer under Irish law a foreign sentence that contains features not found in Irish sentences. To address this issue the Government approved the General Scheme of the Transfer of Sentenced Persons (Amendment) Bill in 2019 to amend the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts 1995...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 233 to 236, inclusive, together. The current helicopter service contract between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland DAC commenced on 1st July 2012 for a period of 10 years. It contains an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 3 years. The contract has been extended initially for one year to July 2023 to facilitate the procurement of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the driver theory test service is a 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. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now until an appropriate phase of the Government's plans. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 and to ease pressures on services, driving licences were further extended by EU Regulation with effect from 6 March 2021. This means that driving licences that expired or will expire between 1 September 2020 and 30 June 2021 will be extended by 10 months. In addition, licences that expired during the reference period 1 March 2020 and 31 August...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Corps (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together. The current status of the procurement process can be referenced in the Published eTenders update on eTenders and our SAR Webpage In November 2020 the Secretary General of Department of Defence requested the Secretary General of the Department of Transport to explore the option of the Air Corps providing some element of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the RSA and I do not have any role in this process. This question is therefore being referred 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.