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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am keenly aware of the growing cost of cargo shipping to Ireland. As the Deputy may be aware, this recent rise of shipping costs is a global issue. In the first half of 2021, the volume of goods traded globally has increased significantly. Surging demand coupled with moderate supply growth is the cause of the current upward pressure on shipping charter rates. The surging demand is evident...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Workplace Relations Commission (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The eight contraventions of the working time regulations referred to my Department by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) related to two fishing vessels. The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department carried out follow up investigations in respect of both vessels. The operators of both fishing vessels subsequently demonstrated compliance with the statutory requirements to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Test. This is an operational matter for the RSA. 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 Licences (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Irish driving licence, including a replacement licence, can only be issued to a person resident in Ireland. 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. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If she...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, the coroners service comprises the network of coroners located in districts throughout the country. The coroner is an independent quasi-judicial office holder whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. This is an important public service to the living and in particular to the next-of-kin and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 424, 425 and 431 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Probate Office is an office of the High Court. Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, section 29 of the Judicial Council Act 2019 was commenced on 16 December 2019. Section 29 provides that a review of enactments which provide for the imposition of minimum sentences for offences will be commenced not later than 2 years after the coming into operation of the section. It is therefore my intention that the review will commence later this year and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Judicial Council (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Judicial Council is currently funded through the Vote of my Department. It was allocated €1.75m in funding this year, an increase of 40% on the 2020 allocation (€1.25m). The Judicial Council was established pursuant to the Judicial Council Act 2019. Section 6 of the Judicial Council Act 2019, provides that “The Council shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions over the course of the debate of this Bill and for the constructive engagement by the House to progress this matter as quickly as possible. The measures in this Bill provide that a licensee may sell alcohol to persons in an outdoor seating area not within their licensed premises and provide for an increase in the number of judges in the High...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will not accept the amendment. The proposed amendment removes paragraph (d) of the definition of a "specified person" to exclude, in the context of an outdoor seating area, any other person for the time being in charge of a premises. With regard to a relevant premises, a specified person means a licensee, occupier, manager or another person in charge of the premises at the time. This is...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: To respond first to Deputy McNamara, his interpretation is not correct. An outdoor seating area is clearly defined as an area "abutting the premises". That is the area we are talking about here. Regarding the number of seated patrons, which was raised by Deputies Howlin and Mattie McGrath, the number of seated patrons who can be accommodated in the area must not exceed the number of...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The sale or supply of intoxicating liquor by the licensee in the outdoor seating area should not be the primary purpose of the business. 7 o’clock Basically, they will be able to serve alcohol there but it will not work like an off-licence. It is for the patrons on site. What this is doing is-----

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes, but it is only-----

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The purpose here is to serve alcohol for patrons who are seated outside the licensed premises.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes, that is my understanding-----

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is for serving customers who are on the licensed premises. The purpose of the Bill is that they can be served alcohol within the licensed area outside and adjoining the premises. That is what this Bill covers, namely, the serving of alcohol to customers of the establishment in an outdoor area of that establishment.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The important word is "serving". It is not an off-licence.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 11: In page 41, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 23 of Act of 1993 60.Section 23 of the Act of 1993 is amended— (a) in subsection (1), by the deletion of “for the purpose of compliance with so much of the Companies Acts, 1963 to 1990, as requires that there shall always be a minimum number of members of...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 14: In page 51, line 27, after “operator” to insert “or registered owner”.