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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of Theory Tests. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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 provided 15,000 tests per month. In light of the significant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Government has outlined its plan for the resumption of non-essential air travel from 19 July. This plan broadly aligns with our European partners, and details the requirements for travellers arriving from the EU and travellers arriving from third countries. The use of  antigen testing in relation to international travel is a matter for Minister for Health, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of Driver Testing. The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority . As Minister of State for Transport, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (2 Jun 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 Justice and Equality: Policing Co-operation (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. I can inform the Deputy that An Garda Síochána engages extensively with other police forces in relation to monitoring the travel arrangements of convicted sex offenders to and from the jurisdiction, particularly in respect of those countries with similar legislation to the Sex Offenders Act 2001. Under section 10(3) of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Safety Partnerships (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, Minister McEntee recently published the General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill. This Bill will improve the performance and accountability of our policing and security services, and support the human rights of all people throughout Ireland to be and feel safe in their communities. It will represent the most wide ranging and coherent...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Reviews (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy will be aware that the Justice Plan 2021 commits to tackling economic, or white collar, crime and corruption by implementing, in collaboration with other agencies, new anti-corruption and anti-fraud measures informed by the Hamilton review. The report of the Hamilton review group, the Review of Structures and Strategies to Prevent, Investigate and Penalise Economic Crime and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Reviews (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The draft terms of reference for the advisory council and forum of senior representatives are at an advanced stage of development. Preparatory meetings of the relevant Departments and agencies have already taken place to finalise them for both groups. It is important to say that the actions contained in the implementation plan are not solely the responsibility of the Department of Justice...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Reviews (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On the resources allocated to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, GNECB, I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that as of 30 April this year there are 89 garda members assigned to the GNECB, with the breakdown being one chief superintendent, two superintendents, two inspectors, 22 sergeants, and 62 garda. This represents an increase of 17 members deployed to the bureau since the end...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the recent report which has set out a socio-economic and community plan for Darndale and the surrounding areas in Dublin 17. Under the justice plan 2021, my Department is committed to supporting and working with Dublin City Council, DCC, to ensure the implementation of the report on Darndale, Belcamp and Moatview. As the Deputy is aware, DCC commissioned this report in response...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Garda youth diversion projects are a fundamental support to the operation of the statutory Garda diversion programmes and provide a vital ingredient in enhancing community policing partnerships. These partnerships are community based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives. There are 105 Garda youth diversion projects nationally and the intention is to further develop the service so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am advised by local Garda management that it is continually monitoring and preparing all policing plans pertaining to the Coolock area in line with the needs of the community. This includes having regular liaisons with resident groups and taking into account evolving crime trends. The Deputy is correct that this issue needs to be monitored and we have to ensure that the outputs are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118, 127 and 137 together. The Government is fully committed to combating domestic violence in all its forms. I am acutely aware of the effects of these awful crimes and there was a significant increase in calls to An Garda Síochána in this regard in 2020. Recommendation 1.3 from Supporting a Victim's Journey is focused on developing better...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Regarding the figures for Operation Faoiseamh, which began at the start of the pandemic, An Garda Síochána and the Government have put a major focus on this area. An Garda Síochána received approximately 43,500 calls to respond to domestic abuse incidents in 2020, which was an increase of 17%. More than 4,000 criminal charges were created in 2020 for breaches of orders...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is a priority. Deputy Connolly raised this issue yesterday, as she said, in respect of funding for refuge spaces. That falls within the remit of Tusla and it has undertaken a review of the need for refuge spaces and other accommodation. The Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, is committed to ensuring that the needs of service users are met and that the recommendations of the review inform...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for her question. As she said, the programme for Government contains a commitment to increase diversity within An Garda Síochána, prioritising the identification and removal of barriers to recruiting and retaining people from diverse and minority backgrounds. This work is being taken forward as part of An Garda Síochána's equality, diversity and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Members of An Garda Síochána will undertake training that covers hate crime and diversity awareness. That training includes contributions from a number of minority communities as well as NGOs. The training will be delivered to both Garda members and staff and will build on the diversity training embedded into all aspects of the BA in applied policing that is undertaken by all...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy made valid point. Garda diversity forums has been established and they are going to liaise and communicate directly with different minority groups. There is ongoing communication between different groups, including, for example, the Cavan Cross Cultural Community, Dublin City Interfaith Forum, The Federation for Victim Assistance, the Garda Traveller advisory group, the Immigrant...