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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current spike in energy prices arises from the global recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in conjunction with current international tensions and supply constraint issues. The causes of these price pressures are not within our control. This is being witnessed across the European Union as well as many other regions. Minister Ryan and I have been closely engaged with the haulage sector...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Fishing Vessels) (15-24 Metres) Regulations 2007, require that vessels in this category shall be fitted with an automatic identification system (AIS), which shall meet the performance standards drawn up by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Similar provisions apply to fishing vessels of 24m length and over and these are set out in the European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that Aer Rianta International (ARI) is not operating any retail space in Russian airports and that ARI divested from Russia in 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of media reports of so called "ghost flights" being flown by airlines to maintain control of slots at congested European airports. I have no specific information of this practice occurring at Dublin Airport. Slots at congested European airports are governed by European regulations. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU has adopted measures to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA has been in discussions with the Ukrainian authorities with a view to considering a licence exchange agreement. However, this process is currently paused. The RSA has received a completed questionnaire from the Argentinian authorities. This is the first step in examining licensing systems. This information is currently being considered by the RSA.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: When applying in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office for a driving licence or learner permit, attendance is by appointment only. Appointments may be made online at www.ndls.ie or by telephone on 0818 919 090. An appointment-only service gives certainty to customers and prevents overcrowding, queueing and long delays for those attending in person to apply for or renew...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, which provides the National Driver Licence Service. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, which provides the National Driver Licence Service. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (23 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Ireland - Ethiopia Bilateral Air Services Agreement, signed in 2014, allows for the grant of fifth freedom air traffic rights for airlines of both countries, subject to the approval of the respective aeronautical authorities. International scheduled air services normally require approval in respect two scheduling periods for each year; in March for the summer season and in October for the...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Postal Services (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the Deputy’s recent PQ No 146 on 8 March 2022, this matter was referred to An Post and I understand that the company has been in contact with the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of scheduled air services is typically governed by international law as is the case in the European Union or by air services agreements which may be bilateral or multilateral in nature. Air services agreements set out, among other things, the arrangements for exchange of air traffic rights. Included in these agreements is the reciprocal exchange of traffic rights i.e. the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, 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 would ask that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and 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 operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred these questions 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 (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving licence and national car test (NCT) fees are prescribed, exclusive of value added tax, by the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Fees) Regulations 2020 (SI 75 of 2020) and the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (SI 415 of 2017), as amended. Driving licences are granted for ten, three, or one year periods. The fee for a ten year driving licence is €55. The...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (29 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Question Nos. 197 to 202, inclusive, together. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (29 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network, including those in relation to the size, distribution and future of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (29 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland does not have a driving licence exchange agreement with Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens entering Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55 EC) can apply for an Irish licence in the normal way, by obtaining a learner permit and then sitting a practical test. People who have held a full Ukrainian licence for more than two years can avail of the shorter Essential Driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (29 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 15 March 2022, the Government approved an emergency support measure - the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme to address cost pressures arising from current high fuel prices. I can confirm that the scheme is available only to operators holding a road haulage transport operator licence. In deciding on this targeted, temporary scheme, the Government considered that the licensed...