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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (25 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test 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: National Car Test (25 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) 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: Fines Administration (26 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The legislative basis for the use of speed cameras is set out in section 81 of the Road Traffic Act 2010.  Subsection (7) of that section provides for the Minister for Justice to enter into agreement with operators of the cameras.  A number of requirements for the content of such an agreement are set out in the Act, but there is no requirement to make the speed vans visible to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (26 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, motor tax can be paid on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. Quarterly or half-yearly renewals impose an additional cost to process and administer. The rate applicable to the half-yearly option is 55.5% of the annual rate, and, for the quarterly option, 28.25% of the annual rate. These ratios have remained generally consistent since the 1960's. The loss of...

Adaption Grants for Older People and People with a Disability: Motion [Private Members] (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for tabling this motion and for their valuable contributions. As set out in the programme for Government, Our Shared Future, the Government believes the State has a fundamental role in enabling older people and people with disabilities to remain living independently in their own homes. The opportunity to discuss and debate this very important issue this morning is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Agreements (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Energy Charter Treaty is a political declaration on international energy co-operation with 53 signatories and contracting parties, including all EU member states, except Italy. It was signed in 1994 and entered into legal force in 1998. Since then, the Energy Charter Treaty has provided a multilateral framework for energy co-operation. It promotes energy security through the operation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Agreements (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The modernisation of the treaty was initiated to respond to a world where the importance of renewables was paramount and to the policy objectives of the EU and non-EU countries to phase out fossil fuels in favour of renewables. That is essential. The Government's position is, therefore, that the best outcome of the treaty-modernisation negotiations is to align the treaty with the Paris...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Operational matters relating to  the Post Office Network, including staffing issues and the contracting of postmasters, are a matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have a role.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the driving test. As 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: National Car Test (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department engages in corporate governance monitoring and oversight of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on an ongoing basis and is apprised of matters relating to roadworthiness testing in this context. However, the operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the RSA, and accordingly I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The European and Global oil markets are currently volatile, due to the conflict in Ukraine exacerbating pre-existing market shortages, primarily of diesel. This has caused a spike in the price of crude and in the price of refined products on the retail market. On 15 March 2022, Minister Ryan and I proposed to Government an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Consideration of this issue is nearing completion and it is intended that a letter will issue shortly from my Department to Dublin Port Company advising them of the decision on the Company's request for a pension increase.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As a general rule, the Road Traffic Acts impose penalties for traffic offences rather than other offences, such as possession of illegal substances.  They do of course provide for driving disqualifications where a person is actually under the influence of an intoxicant. However, I would draw the Deputy's attention to section 27 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.  Under this section,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 to 134, inclusive, together. Airport police, as employees of the relevant airport, are "authorised officers" under the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998, as amended. Staffing issues, including the number of authorised officers at our State airports are a matter for each individual airport. I have therefore forwarded your questions to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Directive 2014/45/EU all Member States of the European Union are required by law to carry out periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles at regular intervals throughout the lifecycle of the vehicle. The minimum requirements regarding frequency of testing is transposed into Irish law by means of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 415 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to confirm that my office has recently been in contact with the Deputy regarding this request.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is intended, as soon as possible and in accordance with the Programme for Government, to provide a clear legal framework for the use of e-scooters on public roads. Provision has been made for powered personal transporters (PPTs), which will include e-scooters, in the Road Traffic and Roads Bill, which has completed second stage in the Dail and is due to go to committee stage shortly. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an Action under the Road Safety Strategy for which An Garda Síochána is the lead organisation.  I understand that it ties into wider issues relating to evidence submitted to the Gardaí by the public.  While I am aware that the Gardaí are working on this, as it is connected to wider Garda issues this is a matter coming within the remit of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings.  An Post GeoDirectory (APG), a subsidiary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is responsible for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) building programme – essentially aimed at ensuring Coast Guard Units along the coast are fit for purpose. The programme is managed through  the Office of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to build and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance as necessary from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office....