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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is why the Minister, Deputy Ryan, is engaging with the Minister for Finance in this regard.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of that.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: We need to engage with the sector. We have been doing that. This is not just a one-off meeting.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I do not want to pre-empt that meeting with the IRHA. Obviously, we need to meet with and listen to the association. Work is ongoing in this regard. We want a workable solution. I commend the IRHA and the FTAI. They have been under enormous pressure but have engaged with me and with the Department to a great degree. We want to get a solution. It will probably not solve everything, but...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is ongoing engagement. This engagement will continue in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: At the current time, the Road Safety Authority does not facilitate on-line driver CPC training. EU Directive 2003/59/EC, which introduced driver CPC, was updated in 2018 (EU Directive 645 of 2018). While the amended Directive allows for the use of ICT tools such as e-learning and blended learning as part of CPC training, a substantial amount of the training is required to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 and 193 together. While operational arrangements at driving test centres are a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I understand that prior to COVID 19 some centres did offer toilet facilities. In some cases, indoor waiting rooms were also made available to driving instructors or other accompanying persons while learner drivers underwent...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware my Department developed a Covid Supplementary Support Scheme for Irish airports to help address liquidity issues as a result of Covid-19.  Under this Scheme, aid is available under the EU’s Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current emergency of COVID-19, and Article 107(2)(b) of the Treaty of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While operational arrangements at driving test centres are a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I understand that prior to COVID 19 some test centres did offer toilet facilities. In some cases, indoor waiting rooms were also made available to driving instructors or other accompanying persons while learner drivers underwent their test.  However, in the interests of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enquires relating to driver licensing are dealt with by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the Disabled Parking Scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders. One of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, on 15 December last I announced the provision of almost €108 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal.  This funding was administered under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025, the Covid-19 Regional State Airports Programme 2021, and the Covid-19 Supplementary Supports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A person who is normally resident in Ireland but currently working or studying abroad can apply by post to renew or replace their driving licence. Details are available on the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) website at www.ndls.ie/licensed-driver/driving-abroad.html#are-you-livi ng-abroad-to-study-or-working-abroad-to-carry-out-a-task-of- a-definite-duration. A person living and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The issuing of driving licences is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). To apply to exchange an Australian driving licence for an Irish driving licence, the person must contact the RSA. As Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: During the Covid crisis the aviation sector, including Cork Airport, has benefited considerably from a suite of measures to support businesses across the economy, including but not limited to, the wage subsidy scheme, grants, a commercial rates waiver, deferred tax liabilities and the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme.  In addition to the horizontal supports available,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driving licence law is based on a framework of EU law. The current extensions to the validity of driving licences were granted under EU Regulation 2021/267. The Regulation applied to driving licences with expiry dates up to 30 June 2021. Ireland subsequently received authorisation from the EU under Commission Decision 2021/1362 to extend this applicable period to cover licences that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service, including the implementation of health and safety arrangements at test centres in response to Covid-19, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for recruiting enforcement transport officers and vehicle inspectors. The information requested is held by the 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: Legislative Measures (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Traffic Act 2016, like many Road Traffic Acts, addressed a range of matters.  Many of the most significant, in particular the provisions relating to intoxicated driving, have been commenced.  However, a number of provisions have not yet been commenced, and I am happy to set out the position in relation to these provisions. Sections 3 to 6 of the 2016 Act relate to the...