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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority, which provides the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), made the decision to no longer accept cash payments at NDLS centres after evaluating security, administration and value for money factors, and considering that most applicants only need to avail of this service once every 10 years. Payment at NDLS offices can be made by credit or debit card, Google Pay...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is presumed the deputy is referring to the statements made on my behalf by Minister of State at the Department of Health Deputy Frankie Feighan during commencement matters in Seanad Éireann on Wed 15 Jun.  Since then, on Fri 17 Jun, the AAIU has published the responses returned by my colleague Minister Eamon Ryan on the 1st Feb (as well as some subsequent clarifications)...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: In order to qualify for the school bus rate of motor tax, which is €95 annually, a vehicle must be a large public service vehicle within the meaning of the Road Traffic Acts (i.e., having passenger accommodation for more than eight persons, excluding the driver’s seat) and used only for the carriage of children, or children and teachers, to and from school or to and from...

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 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: Road Safety Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Given that this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have referred this 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 (28 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.

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 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 (28 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.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, in June 2021, Dublin Port Company, in line with the provisions of Dublin Port Superannuation Scheme 1996, sought Ministerial consent to a 2.5% increase in pensions in payment and deferred pensions that were impacted by the implementation of the pension levy. The request for consent was reviewed within my Department in conjunction with the Department of Public...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquiries 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 she has not heard from the RSA in 10 working days I would...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for raising this important topic. I will take this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. I understand that the Deputy's matter relates to the provision of bus services on routes operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, and whether any measures can or have been taken to improve these services. My Department has responsibility for policy and overall funding in respect...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reassure the Deputy that the NTA is engaging regularly with Go-Ahead Ireland and other public transport operators regarding any service provision issues on the PSO network and the authority provides regular updates to the Department on these issues. Go-Ahead Ireland is actively taking steps to reduce the impact of the increased level of staff absences on service provision through an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax receipts in 2021 were €908 million. Motor tax receipts accrue to the Exchequer. Changes to motor tax rates, including the potential abolition of motor tax, require primary legislation. These changes are made at budget time and are given permanent effect as part of the finance Bill. A number of issues need to be considered in any proposal to abolish motor tax. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government is acutely aware of the cost-of-living pressures people are experiencing. Addressing the cost of living is a matter for consideration as part of the budgetary preparations. I thank the Deputy for his contributions and I will take the issue back to my Government colleagues.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am advised that, due to the spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel three return flights and one direct flight today. I am also advised that, due to a mandate from the London Heathrow Airport authority, one return flight to Dublin from Heathrow has also been cancelled today. Aer Lingus has apologised to those...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind.  In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders. One of the issues...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 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 this 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.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister for Justice for bringing this important Bill before the House. The Bill represents a comprehensive and co-ordinated Government response to address a number of important issues flowing from the Ukraine crisis. I will speak about Parts 6 and 7. Part 6 puts the licensed haulage emergency support scheme on a legislative footing. This scheme provided emergency financial...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces (6 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on this topic. As Deputies are aware, the Government last week supported a request for members of the Defence Forces to undergo appropriate training and certification to enable them to be on standby to assist the DAA with security activities at Dublin Airport, if required, over the coming peak summer weeks. Putting this emergency contingency...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces (6 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Regarding pay and conditions, these are matters for the DAA to address directly with the trade unions. When we look at what the CEO said to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications several weeks ago regarding the projections concerning aviation passenger numbers, if he knew then what he knows now regarding the pickup in the numbers of passengers travelling, then he would have made...