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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on individual test centres are an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this part of 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. Due to the suspension of driver testing services in the initial pandemic response, along with the health...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Fines (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is currently working with both the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and An Garda Síochána in relation to such offences.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I acknowledge the hard work and very valuable contribution made by volunteer charity drivers, I do not intend at this time to extend scarce and valuable bus lane access to additional users without careful consideration of the impacts, including the potential for delays to buses and emergency services who currently have such access, and consultation with those affected, including such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. 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. The Road Safety Authority and the Department of Transport announced a further extension to certificates for motorcycle Initial Basic Training (IBT), in order to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is aware of the work in Northern Ireland and of the public consultation the Justice Ministry in Northern Ireland has conducted. Officials of my Department are in contact with their counterparts in Northern Ireland in relation to this ongoing work. It is important to note that there is modern legislation in this jurisdiction that covers non-fatal strangulation, while Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department acts as the Central Authority in Ireland for the recovery of maintenance from abroad. My officials are dealing with the case referred to by the Deputy. However, I hope you will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me, as Minister, to comment on any individual case.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Everyone in custody is provided with healthcare services based on an equivalence of care to that which is provided under the General Medical Scheme in the community. Those services are based on a primary care model which includes general practitioner services made available to all those in custody. In respect of the specific case referenced by the Deputy, I understand that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Prior to the retirement of the coroner for Tipperary South, Mr. Paul Morris on 25 June 2021, it had been agreed by the relevant local authority, Tipperary County Council to amalgamate, by way of Section 7 of the Coroners Acts 1962–2019, the two coronial districts of Tipperary North and Tipperary South with effect from that date. On 25 June 2021, Mr Joseph P Kelly, the then coroner...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (29 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard Building Programme is managed by the Office of Public Works and funded by my Department. The proposed Coast Guard Station for Westport is number 2 on the priority list for this programme. The OPW and Mayo County Council are in the final stages of transferring the site. Provisions are currently underway to remove all boats in order to obtain vacant possession. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (29 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The National Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Group is chaired by my Department and has been working on this issue since the Group was established in 2019. In July I asked the Group to examine the HGV driver shortage issue and to make recommendations as a matter of urgency. All relevant Departments and agencies, as well as the haulage and logistics sector, are represented on the Group. ...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) is provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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 would ask that he contact my office directly.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. 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 (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law. This law exists to ensure that people licensed to drive on our roads meet the high standards of safety set out at EU level for passing a driving test. Therefore, a holder of a Member State-issued licence who moves to Ireland can drive on that licence until the licence expires. On expiry, the licence holder can then...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Sep 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. The Road Safety Authority and the Department of Transport announced a further extension to certificates for motorcycle Initial Basic Training (IBT), in order to take account of the impact of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to publish and implement a 10-year Haulage Strategy focused on improving efficiencies, standards, and helping the sector move to a low-carbon future. A consultation document was published in April 2021. Over 40 submissions have been received in response to the public consultation. The intention is to finalise the Strategy before the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I, and my Government colleagues, are deeply committed to tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV). The independent audit into how responsibility for DSGBV is segmented across Government is an important piece of work that will, as the Deputy may be aware, inform the design of the Third National Strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Women’s Aid are an important partner and carry out very important work in the area of domestic violence. In this context, my colleagues and I have considered the report referred to by the Deputy. As the Deputy may be aware, there is a commitment in the Justice Plan 2021 to publish the independent research on Familicide and Domestic Homicide Reviews which has been commissioned by my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (30 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can inform the Deputy that my officials in the Irish Prison Service (who are the competent body for the administration of the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts) have confirmed that a further application from the individual referred to by the Deputy was received on the 7th September, 2021. While a previous application submitted in 2019 was considered by the Minister, and had been the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator Buttimer for giving me the opportunity to make a statement with regard to plans for an aviation recovery strategy and the commitment of the Government to support our airports. We are all well aware that the aviation sector plays a critical role in our economy, as Senator Buttimer said, as a direct employer, an indirect employer and a driving force for tourism and business,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senator for his comments. We acknowledge that aviation is a global industry. It has weathered a crisis and demonstrated great resilience. It is important to state that much of the recovery in the passenger numbers has been driven by our successful vaccination programme and those of our European neighbours. At this stage, approximately 90% of our incoming passengers completing...