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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test and theory 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 (12 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 Test (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving theory 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 (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within EU law. Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Testing standards are set at EU level. All EU driving licences are exchangeable when moving between Member States. For non-EU jurisdictions, Ireland may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange. This is not a straightforward matter and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I suspect that the Deputy may be referring to her questions 141 and 142 of 22 June 2022. Question No. 400 of 25 January 2022 was a question to the Minister for Social Protection on a different matter. I understand the Deputy's question refers to the stopping distances used in the "Rules of Road" published and produced by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and whether any changes are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The public consultation exercise that aided and informed the development of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 was managed by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Therefore, I am referring the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 112 together. Motor tax can be paid annually, half-yearly or quarterly. Half-yearly or quarterly renewals involve additional costs to process and administer. Therefore, the rate for the half-yearly option is 55.5% of the annual rate, and, for the quarterly option, 28.25% of the annual rate. These ratios have remained generally consistent since the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with the provisions of Dublin Port Superannuation Scheme 1996, any increase in pensions requires Ministerial consent. Further to my reply to the Deputy on the 28 June 2022, I wish to clarify that Dublin Port Company wrote to the Department on 3rd June 2021 seeking Ministerial consent to a 2.5% increase in pensions in payment and deferred pensions. The request for consent was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with our responsibilities under the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, my Department publishes marine notices once notified of any activities or operations that may impact safety of navigation. In the case of Marine Notice 43 of 2022 my Department was notified by Ondine Limited of its intention to undertake geophysical survey works between 1 July and 15 August 2022. Marine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to advise the deputy that while the daa is responsible for the baggage system infrastructure in the terminal buildings at Dublin Airport, the handling of baggage at the airport is the responsibility of the airline and their chosen handling partner and passengers are advised to contact their airline directly in relation to lost baggage.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Firstly, I would like to highlight that the Report referred to in the question is not a report on the Marine Casualty Investigation Board per se – rather it was centred on the optimal structure for marine casualty investigation. The Report is still the subject of an engagement with the Office of the Attorney General to obtain legal advice on certain aspects therein. Once this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government is committed to legislating for e-scooters. The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, which recently completed committee stage in the Dáil, creates a new category of vehicle in the Road Traffic Act, 1961 called powered personal transporters (PPTs), which will not need registration, licensing, taxation or a driving licence. The PPT category will include powered light...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have consulted the Attorney General on the issues raised by Senators. He is satisfied that no conflict of interest or breach of trust arises.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reiterate the advice from the Attorney General in that he is satisfied there is no conflict of interest or a breach of trust in the engagement on this. I will further clarify the consultation process of the Bill if it would help Senators. I am conscious of time and that we will not get through discussing the issues or the amendments. Senators know that I have moved significantly on...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will speak to the amendments, which I have not done yet. That will clarify matters. The requirement in Irish law for peer crew support derives from EU regulation 2018/1042. The regulation was developed in consultation with all stakeholders, including pilot representative bodies across Europe. The final regulation represents a consensual balance of the views of all stakeholders. The...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: What was the specific question?

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On the specific crew peer support amendment before us today, there is no conflict within my Department on seeking the input of the IAA. Given the undoubted and extensive aviation safety expertise of the IAA and its remit to promote aviation safety, it would have been remiss of my Department not to have sought the IAA's input. On search and rescue, as I have stated the Department engaged...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: We all have the same aim; to have the best peer support programme. The issue is around a national peer support programme and I am saying clearly that I am open to that. However, we need to think through how it will operate, how it will be structured and how it will be funded. I cannot put something into primary legislation without that being defined. It needs to be defined through the key...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: With regard to existing peer support, we have the same law as the rest of Europe and that is enforced by the IAA. Senator Doherty's initial question was around the engagement of the IAA. The crew peer support programme is already covered by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, regulations. As I stated earlier, there is no conflict in engaging with the IAA on this. With regard to...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is precisely the issue when I engage with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association, IALPA, and ask how it will be funded, how it will work and how it will be structured. Those answers are not there, which is fine, but this must be done through the aviation stakeholders' forum. We are talking about trust and confidence in what is potentially a really important national peer support...