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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the emergence and spread of variants of concern, has resulted in one of the most sustained and deepest periods of suppression of international travel. Globally, aviation is experiencing its most challenging crisis in its history. In Europe there were 5 million flights in 2020 as against 11 million in the previous year. Restrictions on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In order to protect our population from the worst effects of the virus and to enable our healthcare system to continue to function and provide essential frontline healthcare services against the virus, it has been necessary for Government to take unprecedented action on public health measures including the introduction of the mandatory hotel quarantine system. Given the epidemiology...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 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 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 (27 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: Maritime Safety (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Marine Survey Office of my Department wrote to the Dutch Safety Board on the 30th of April this year offering assistance, if they deemed it necessary, with a current investigation. The Marine Survey Office provided the Dutch Safety Board with a submission which Ireland made to the COSS Committee. I have requested the Marine Survey Office to forward this correspondence to Mr. Gaffney.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am committed to tackling speeding in general, and in particular to reducing speed in residential areas where both public safety and quality of life rely on low speed limits. Under the legislation, default limits are set for classes of roads, but local authorities have the power to set different limits for roads in their areas depending on the circumstances of the particular roads. Local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court and management of the Courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998. However, in order to be of assistance, I have had enquiries made. Unfortunately, it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I...

Seanad: Search and Rescue System: Motion (28 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senators for their contributions. This debate presents an opportunity to underline the importance of the Irish Coast Guard’s aviation service to Ireland as a maritime nation and I welcome the opportunity to set out the current state of play in terms of the ongoing procurement process which is being managed by my Department. The motion tabled by Senators Craughwell and...

Seanad: Civil Legal Aid (Exclusion of Value of Free or Partly Free Board) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (31 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senators who have contributed to this debate. I also thank Senators Boylan, Ó Donnghaile, Warfield and Gavan for bringing forward this Private Members' Bill, which deals with an important aspect of the civil legal aid process. I am pleased that the Government, during its meeting last Friday, approved the Minister for Justice's proposal not to oppose the Bill on Second...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Post Office Network (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The programme for Government sets out the Government’s commitment to a sustainable, nationwide post office network as a key component of the economic and social infrastructure in both rural and urban areas. An Post is statutorily obliged to provide a postal service and needs a viable network to deliver on its mandate. The company had commenced a transformation programme designed to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Post Office Network (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I assure the Deputy the Government is committed to ensuring a viable network throughout the country. Part of the work I have been doing across government relates to that focus and exploring the potential for a one-stop shop approach to delivering Government services. As the Deputy knows, the Government is also, as part of our programme for Government, preparing a national strategy for the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Post Office Network (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: To respond to Deputy Stanton, I have had regular meetings with the IPU, and its representatives are in constant contact with Department officials. I am considering options with officials at the Department and everything is under consideration. As I said, NewERA has assessed the proposal from Grant Thornton, while An Post has also come forward with a proposal. The Grant Thornton options...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 116 together.  108  and  116  together.  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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (1 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 207 together. In line with the further easing of restrictions, the gradual re-opening of in-person driver theory test centres will commence after the 7th of June. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) will reopen its network of test centres and will be permitted to carry out 25,000 driver theory tests per month. Prior to COVID-19, the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Jun 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: National Vehicle and Driver File (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department's offices in Shannon manage the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) and its associated online services, including online motor tax, at www.motortax.ie.   The records on the NVDF indicate that the vehicle in question was taxed online on 26th April 2021, and a motor tax disc was issued on 27 April 2021. The vehicle owner in question contacted our offices by email on 14...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The email addresses referenced in the Deputy’s enquiry are manned daily by my officials at the Departments offices in Shannon. The initial response is automated, with links to the appropriate areas in the website that addresses frequently asked questions. If such links do not address the query, the customer can reply to the automated response seeking further assistance, and one of my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 216 and 245 together. Our public health authorities are responsible for determining the most appropriate testing regimes for COVID-19 in Ireland, and Government is guided by their recommendations. My Department assists with the implementation of public health measures in relation to international travel, as decided by Government. I am aware that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of Driver Tests. Individual appointments are 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.