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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (6 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department authorises commercial air transport operations by third country operators, however it does not receive applications for authorisation from European Union operators or non-commercial operations, as such the information held would only represent a proportion of business aviation flights that landed or departed in the stated airports. I have directed your question to the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 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 Licences (6 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the regulation of Approved Driving Instructors, I am forwarding this query to the Authority for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a response within 10 working days, he should contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 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 Licences (5 Jul 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 under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (5 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The onus is on intending passengers to check the Covid-19 entry requirements of any destination prior to embarking on a flight. Intending passengers should check the Department of Foreign Affairs Travel Advice for their destination for details and follow any requirements indicated by their airline. The circumstances where an airline must offer a passenger a refund are set out in EU...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (5 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 136 together. The daa has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport. As this is an operational matter for the daa, I have forwarded your questions to the company for direct reply. Please advise my Private Office if a reply within ten working days is not received from the daa.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not mandatory to have a Public Services Card (PSC) to apply for a driving licence. Applications can be made in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office. A PSC may be used to establish an applicant's identity, but it is not mandatory for in-person applications and an applicant may use one of several options. A verified MyGovID account, for which a PSC is required,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (5 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. The only performance indicators my department has agreed with the airline detailed by the deputy are in relation to the operation of the Public Service Obligation air service between Dublin and Donegal. There are no agreed performance indicators on the broader regional development of routes. The operation of any other scheduled air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Jul 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.

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 9 February this year, in a post still visible on its website, Sinn Féin made a series of uncosted promises in respect of the cost of living. This is a pattern that has become all too familiar for the Sinn Féin Party. In its alternative budget last October, it committed to spending €3.2 billion over and above what the Government committed to spending. Again, more...

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Last February, Sinn Féin promised that every individual with an income of up to €30,000 would receive a cash payment of €200 and those earning between €30,000 and €60,000 would receive a cash payment of €100. I have costed that measure using 2020 Revenue figures. It is a promise of €310 million. Nowhere was that promise costed or an...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will take amendments Nos. 1 to 4 together, as the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach has outlined. At the outset, it is important to highlight that this Part does seek to authorise the collection or processing of personal data that is not already authorised for collection or processing elsewhere in statute. It will enable a one-stop shop mechanism that allows the relevant immigration officials...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendment Nos. 5 and 6 both relate to the issue of a review. The Departments of Justice and Social Protection are fully accountable to and subject to oversight and regulation by the DPC for compliance with data protection legislation. The Department of Justice has embedded the principles relating to processing of personal data, as set out in Article 5 of the GDPR, across all its processing...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senator for her ongoing interest in and advocacy on this matter. I wish to express my personal sympathies to those who have been impacted by the Stardust tragedy – the families, the victims and the wider community. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, is keen for this legislation to be enacted in order for the Stardust inquest to progress. Regarding the amendments, Part 8 of...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This amendment is related to the previous amendments and my comments on those are valid in this instance. Amendment No. 9 seeks to replicate the provisions of section 16 of the 1976 Act regarding the inspection of a panel of jurors. However, it is clear that the purpose of the information concerned under that Act is essentially to enable a challenge to a juror in a criminal trial and civil...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It will not, but their names will be called out in open court.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The operation of the schemes is a matter between the management of An Post, staff representatives and the trustees of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (12 Jul 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, a subsidiary company of An...