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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: No, that was An Post.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: The €10 million will come into being from 1 January of next year. The €8.5 million pandemic relief fund negotiated between the IPU and An Post was over 18 months. This €10 million is over 12 months.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: This needs to get state aid approval, which we are very sure we will get. It will be a grant given by the State to the postmasters but through An Post, so An Post will administer the grant. It will be done in consultation between the IPU and An Post and will then be approved by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: The exact workings of that have to be figured out between the IPU and An Post, and then it will be agreed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The aim is to target those that are struggling the most so as to ensure that we can keep the existing post office network open and that those that are most in need will benefit most. How it will work out will have to be worked out...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: The Government decision was yesterday.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: Yes. I would say very soon. There is no issue with this.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: It will be ready by 1 January because the €8.5 million pandemic relief fund ends on 31 December. It will be in time for that. That is a guarantee.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: An Post will administer it. I do not have the details as to how that-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: They will be, between the IPU and An Post.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: Saturday.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: I did. I saw part of it, not all.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: I reiterate that this can never happen again. I have had daily meetings with the DAA and I met with the chair of the DAA and with the SIPTU trade union because I know staff are under huge pressure there at the moment. I agree with the Chairman in regard to ensuring that passengers are not outside in the rain and that cover has to be provided for them, and I am categoric on that. Yes, those...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: I absolutely agree. This plan has to work this weekend and I will be monitoring and watching this acutely. Passengers will be the first to say whether they have confidence in this plan or not, so this has to work this weekend. I will be in daily contact with them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: Absolutely.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (21 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: There is no upper age limit for obtaining a driving licence for any category of vehicle, including buses, provided that the relevant medical report, completed by a registered medical practitioner, accompanies the application.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: As the Road Safety Authority has direct responsibility for the regulation of Approved Driving Instructors, I have referred this query to the Authority for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a response within 10 working days she should contact my office directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jun 2022)
Hildegarde Naughton: As the Road Safety Authority has direct responsibility for the regulation of Approved Driving Instructors, I have referred this query to the Authority for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a response within 10 working days she should contact my office directly.