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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the motorbike practical test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. 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 Test (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to Covid 19 and resulting lockdowns, driver testing services were suspended or curtailed for periods throughout 2020 and 2021. This resulted in significant backlogs developing. When restrictions permitted, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and their contractors worked hard to deliver these services safely, and to reduce the backlogs and restore waiting times to pre-pandemic levels. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to Covid 19 and resulting lockdowns, theory testing services were suspended or curtailed for periods throughout 2020 and 2021. This resulted in significant backlogs developing. When restrictions permitted, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and its contractors worked hard to deliver these services safely, and to reduce the backlogs and restore waiting times to pre-pandemic levels. A "super...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the operation of motorcycle tests. Due to Covid 19 and resulting lockdowns, testing services were suspended or curtailed for periods throughout 2020 and 2021. This resulted in significant backlogs developing. When restrictions permitted, the RSA and their contractors worked hard to deliver these services safely, and to reduce the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test Service (NCTS) 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 (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the operation of the NCT. My department is aware of the challenges facing the National Car Testing Service and the Road Safety Authority as they work to manage the current high demand for test appointments. In relation to test availability at the test centre referred to in the Deputy’s question, I have referred this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question regarding test appointments 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. However, I am given to understand that customers seeking test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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. I am very aware of the serious challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland has consistently supported the widest possible sanctions since the start of the Ukrainian crisis. The fifth package of EU sanctions, adopted on 8 April, included particular prohibitions on transport. Since 16 April, it has been prohibited to provide access to EU ports, including Irish ports, to Russian-flagged vessels. The prohibition also applies to vessels reflagged from the Russian...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In March 2022, my department wrote to the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to express Ireland's concern about the actions taken by the Russian Federation in respect of Irish registered aircraft as the deputy has outlined in his question. The Irish Aviation Authority has justifiably revoked the Certificates of Airworthiness (CofA) of those aircraft on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service and the compiling of road traffic collision statistics is the 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: Airport Policy (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware daa has the statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport. The issue raised is an operational matter and I have therefore forwarded your question to the company for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no application fee for a driving licence for people aged 70 years or over. In February 2022, the age requirement for drivers to provide a medical report with their licence application, confirming their fitness to drive, was increased from 70 to 75. While I appreciate that there is a cost in obtaining a medical report, medical checks are required for road safety reasons as age-related...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The passenger experience at Dublin Airport recently has fallen far short of the service that passengers should expect at our largest State airport. The daa has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport including all the operations associated with security screening at the Airport.  Following the unacceptable level of service experienced by passengers on Sunday, 29...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (14 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As part of my engagements on the security issues facing Dublin Airport, I held constructive meetings with Aer Lingus and Ryanair and discussed possible short to medium-term alleviation measures such as moving flights to other airports. However, this was not considered a viable solution in the short term from the airlines’ perspective, given network operations, route planning and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Coverage (15 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Established in 1955, the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) is a non-profit-making organisation registered in Ireland. All insurance companies underwriting motor insurance in this country must, by law, be members of MIBI and contribute to the funding of claims in proportion to their market share. The principal role of MIBI is to compensate innocent victims of accidents caused by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (15 Jun 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: Dublin Airport Authority (15 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The daa has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport.  As the issue raised is an operational matter for the daa, I have forwarded your question to the company for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, I have referred that part of the Deputy's question relating to the publishing of performance metrics to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. With respect to the Deputy's question regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the statutory body responsible for the operation of the national driving test. As the matter raised by the Deputy is an operational issue for the RSA, it would not be appropriate for me to comment.