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

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is a 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 Licences (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All driving licences not already renewed that expired from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 have been automatically extended by 13 months in total OR to 1July 2021, whichever date is the latest. Driving licences not already renewed that expire from 1 September 2020 to 30 June 2021 have been automatically extended by 10 months in total. All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving tests for essential workers continue to be the priority for the driver testing service. However, in line with the gradual reopening of services, driving tests for those who are eligible to take the test and have been waiting longest will recommence in a limited fashion from next week. The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now. The...

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 Licences (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As mentioned in my reply of 15 February to the Deputy, there are a number of complex legal, administrative and technical issues to consider and resolve to enable international protection applicants access to a driving licence. One of these issues is connected to the primary legislative proposal to grant the Minister for Transport the power to revoke a driving licence, and is planned for...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I have not been made aware of any instances where airlines have changed their terms and conditions in this way. Under Regulation (EC) 261/2004, passengers are entitled to compensation if their flight arrives at a destination 3 hours or more after the scheduled arrival time, unless the air carrier can prove that the delay was the result of extraordinary circumstances. Carriers should also...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory test is the statutory responsibility of 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 (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory test is the statutory responsibility of 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: Aviation Industry (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Minister of State Naughton and I met with the CEO of Aer Lingus on 19 May to discuss their latest announcement on restructuring and the closure of bases in Cork and Shannon. I acknowledged the very difficult and unprecedented challenges being faced by Aer Lingus. In that context, and in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Aer Lingus has decided to take measures to reduce its cost base....

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 the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and 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.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) since the start of the pandemic regarding all of its services, the impact of Covid-19 on those services, and how they can best be maintained in the current circumstances. The information the regarding the number of new applicants in these categories for both driver test and theory test in County Cork 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: Military Aircraft (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department regularly uploads information related to the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft on the gov.ie website, which is available at this link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/15da60-the-carriage-of-munitions-o f-war-on-civil-aircraft/#statistics.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Exemptions permitting the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft are granted pursuant to Article 5 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989. These exemptions are applied for by and granted to civil air transport operators only. My colleague Mr Simon Coveney T.D., as Minister for Foreign Affairs, is best placed to...

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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, in recognition of the very difficult circumstances being faced by airports and taking account of the recommendations of the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, the Government announced an €80 million funding package specifically for Irish aviation in 2021. This funding is detailed as follows: Grant Aid Eligible Airports Capital Funding...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including those in the aviation sector. These 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 up to €300 million in operational...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: A reply from the Road Safety Authority issued to Deputy Connolly on 22 April 2021. In their response, the Authority set out the details as follows: It is the case that debit and credit card payments, and Apple Pay and Google Pay are the current acceptable payment types in NDLS offices and that we are unable to accept cash, cheques, postal order or pre-paid card payments. This was introduced...