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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 338 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Council of the Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons provides a procedural framework for such transfers and seeks to provide a simple and relatively expeditious mechanism whereby the repatriation of sentenced persons may take place. The Convention sets out six conditions which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. However, the information is being collated by the Irish Prison Service and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to inform the Deputy that my Department received correspondence on September 13, 2019, in relation to alleged procurement irregularities involving the Irish Prison Service and a named company. This was forwarded to my Department’s Internal Audit Unit for examination. I am informed that an investigation in relation to the complaint commenced in March 2020 and that this...

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I join the Minister in thanking the House for allowing us to address the matter of international travel and aviation. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the announcement by Aer Lingus last week regarding its Shannon base. It is very regrettable that Aer Lingus has decided to close the Aer Lingus cabin crew base at Shannon Airport and to temporarily close its base at Cork Airport as...

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank all the Deputies who made important contributions. I assure them the Government is acutely aware of the devastating impact Covid-19 is having on the aviation industry, on families and workers and on those who are impacted by the sector. I thank the Oireachtas joint committee for the work it has carried out in keeping this topic in the spotlight over the past 15 months through the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings. An Post GeoDirectory, a subsidiary company of An Post...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am fully aware of the plight of the Irish travel trade sector due to the significant impact of the pandemic and the imposition of necessary travel restrictions. I have previously raised this matter with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. I proposed an extension to the existing business support schemes for travel agents and tour...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service by Government, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There are no plans currently to waive arrears of motor tax for vehicles which have not been in use in a public place and which have not been declared off the road in line with current legislative provisions. There has been a facility in place since 2013, where, if a vehicle is not going to be in use in a public place, to declare that vehicle off the road. This is provided for in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I fully acknowledge the need for sensitive and accurate reporting in relation to road collisions, it is not my role as Minister for Transport to issue guidelines to the press on how they carry out their reporting. The UK Guidelines to which the Deputy refers were not issued by any arm or agency of Government. My understanding is that they were co-ordinated by the University of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred the 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 (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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 (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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 (25 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 Test (25 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 Test (25 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. 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 in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 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 (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Since Monday 17 May, all National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres are open to all customers. Due to continuing public health measures in place, walk-in appointments are not available. An appointment to attend at a NDLS centre must be made through www.ndls.ie. Postal applications are available to all applicants aged 70 years or over. The NDLS will issue an information pack to those customers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Information on waiting lists is held by the Authority and this part of the 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. Officials both in this Department and in the Road Safety Authority are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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 new service in accordance with Public Spending Code requirements...