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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving 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: Tax Code (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Departments Driver Vehicle and Computer Services Division manage the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) and its associated online services. This includes the Online Motor Tax service at www.motortax.ie which enables vehicle owner’s tax their vehicle over the internet. The online service integrates with Payment Service Providers (PSP’s) as part of the operation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity period of Initial Basic Training (IBT) certificates is set out in legislation. Making a change to the validity of an existing certificate requires a change in law. I can confirm that a further extension to IBT certificates is currently being worked on within my Department. An update is expected shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In accordance with the provisions of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, as enacted by the Oireachtas, this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and it would therefore not be in accordance with the legislation if I were to issue instructions on such a matter. I have therefore referred the matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Exemptions (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is a facility in place to declare a vehicle off the road where it is not going to be in use in a public place. This is underpinned by the provisions of the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013. The primary purpose of the Act is to replace the system whereby a vehicle was declared off the road retrospectively with a system under which the vehicle must be declared off the road in advance....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As set out in the Programme for Government, the Government will act on interim recommendations from the Chair of the Expert Group on the Provision of Support, Including Accommodation, to Persons in the International Protection Process (Asylum Seekers) to improve conditions for asylum seekers in Ireland. This includes the ability to apply for driving licences. A person must be resident in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Penalty Points records are processed on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) without delay by my Department on receipt of the details from An Garda Síochána and The Courts Service. Although penalty points are applied immediately to the offending driver record, the penalty point duration period is suspended in certain circumstances according to legislation, for instance when...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving 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 (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving 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 Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On Friday last, I was pleased to announce the enactment of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021. Notwithstanding local authorities powers’ to make bye-laws, this important piece of legislation introduces changes in the law to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol in relevant outdoor seating areas, where those outdoor seating areas have been permitted by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Facilitating greater access to justice is one of the key objectives of my Department’s Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 and the Justice Plan 2021. To achieve this, we must streamline both the civil and family justice system; ensure that cases can be managed to give the parties more certainty about the progress and likely costs of their cases; ensure that more disputes are resolved...

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and for the opportunity to address this motion today. I know Deputies raised the important matter of the post office network in October last year and the motion before us today recognises the views of the Members who participated in that debate. I noted at the time I was in agreement with many of the sentiments expressed by Deputies and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving 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 Licences (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing, including the issuing of learner permits, 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The main functions of the Irish Coast Guard are to provide a marine radio distress listening service and broadcast marine safety information, co-ordinate search and rescue in the Irish Search and Rescue region, intervene as necessary in marine casualties to prevent or minimise damage to the coastline and related interests, respond to vessels requesting a place of refuge, implement the Oil...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 24 June, a 10 month extension to the validity period of learner permits was granted for learner permits with an expiry date between 1 March 2020 and 31 July 2021. This is in addition to previous extensions granted. The extension works as follows: - Permits that expired between 1 March and 30 June 2020, previously extended by 8 months, will now be extended by a further 10 months, so 18...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There are no provisions in the Road Traffic Act, 1961, as amended, obliging a motor insurer to decline to insure a resident of Northern Ireland who works in Ireland. Policy holders may wish to contact Insurance Ireland at info@insuranceireland.eu for information on whether any motor insurers are willing to provide insurance to a non-EU licence holder in the circumstances outlined.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, the restoration of regional connectivity is of critical importance to Government, and work to restore air services on this vital regional route was commenced as a matter of priority immediately after the announcement by Stobart on Saturday 12th June that it had ceased operations. A Request for Quotes (RfQ) was issued by my Department on Monday 21 June, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Arrangements for the production and issue of the EU Digital Covid Certificates are being progressed by the Department of Health, the HSE and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. Questions on these matters should be addressed to the relevant Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Alcohol Sales (7 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On Friday last, I was pleased to announce the enactment of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021. Notwithstanding local authorities powers’ to make bye-laws, this important piece of legislation introduces changes in the law to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol in relevant outdoor seating areas, where those outdoor seating areas have been permitted by the...