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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Data (21 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Based on the pattern of transactions in 2021, the full-year cost of equalising the charges for annual, half-yearly and quarterly motor tax discs, to the level of the current annual amount, is just over €37m.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry (21 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The provision of insurance cover is a commercial matter. My Department does not have the power to direct insurance companies on the terms and conditions of insurance products. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing 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. However, I am very aware of the serious challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (23 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177, 178 and 179 together. As the Deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport and all the operations associated with this. daa has advised that it is currently requesting proposals of interest for its on-campus fitness facilities to ensure they are fit for purpose to meet the needs of over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (23 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. However, I am very aware of the serious challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving 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.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I responded to this last time. I am very conscious of getting through the legislation. I will give a response again today but I would like to keep it brief, if that is possible, because I am conscious we have important legislation before us. The IAA has more than 120 safety experts committed to their roles, including 25 highly experienced pilots with aggregated experience of hundreds of...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have answered.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have answered the question. I have clearly outlined the independence of the IAA. I have answered the question.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have answered Senator Craughwell's question. The parliamentary draftsperson from the Office of the Attorney General provided the drafting advice and the Bill was prepared by officials with the Department with the support of the IAA.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

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Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to remind Senators that this Bill is mainly about reforming structures. It is not about recreating the regulatory framework. In respect of the expert input, that was sought for the search and rescue. As I have said, the parliamentary draftsperson from the Office of the Attorney General provided drafting advice and the Department officials worked with the IAA, which has all of...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The AAIU recommendations have all been accepted by the Department and are being acted upon.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As I said previously, my Department will undertake further analysis in respect of best practice in this area and will review oversight of aviation and aviation safety regulation in other jurisdictions. It will also review the oversight of safety regulation in other sectors in Ireland. Notwithstanding the approach in relation to contracting the advice, I am committed to examining our...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes. This legislation is about reforming the structures; it is not about the regulatory framework here.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority were advised of a missile/rocket firing exercise by the French military impacting a small part of the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to the South-West of Ireland and in turn informed my Department. In line with our responsibilities under the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, my Department published a marine notice based on the information provided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing 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. With regard to extending the validity of existing test certificates, EU Member States are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jun 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 the RSA in 10 working days, I would ask...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test 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: Taxi Licences (28 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 for daa, 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.