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Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: To clarify, the general scheme of the Bill was developed by officials in my Department. There was extensive engagement with the two State bodies concerned, namely, the Commission for Aviation Regulation, CAR, and the Irish Aviation Authority, in respect of which section 14 of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 states that, among others, one of the principal objects of the company is "to...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As I said, the IAA advised on the amendments. It has the statutory responsibility as outlined in the 1993 Act. The scope of the FOI request included asking what independent experts were consulted. Again, that was expert advice that was received on search and rescue.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: To clarify, the FOI request related to the expert outside advice regarding search and rescue. As I said, the IAA is consulted about the Bill as set out under the 1993 Act.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The IAA is independent. It was consulted on this Bill in respect of the expert outside advice on search and rescue. That was addressed in the FOI reply because the Department went outside the IAA specifically as regards the area of search and rescue.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will not comment on a live public procurement process. I can, however, assure Senators that I am confident the consultation that took place, and the advices sought and received relating to the drafting of this Bill and in considering the amendments, were appropriate. The Attorney General has also said that the consultation was appropriate. As Senators know, as a regulatory oversight...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have answered the question.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Just to clarify the engagement, is the request to meet with Senator Craughwell in relation to peer support before-----

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Before Report Stage. There has been extensive engagement-----

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There has been months of engagement around peer support and I have moved hugely in terms of accommodating the concerns of Senators and the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association, IALPA. What we all what here is the most robust, workable peer support that everyone has confidence in. I have moved as far as I can in relation to that. If the Senator feels he needs a meeting on this, I have to...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Okay.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will come back to the Senator directly but all terms and conditions will transfer.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Section 41 of the Bill provides that the proposed AirNav Ireland may charge for functions performed by it pursuant to EU regulations listed in Schedule 1. Schedule 1 of the Bill lists 21 such regulations which relate to air navigation service provision and communications. Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are technical amendments which bring the referencing of these 21 regulations up to date since...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have two additional technical amendments that I propose to bring on Report Stage. The first is an amendment to section 14 to clarify the sequencing of steps between the commencement of and the vesting of IANS or AirNav Ireland. The second is an amendment to section 19 to delete provisions which replicate provisions in the 1993 Act, which are no longer relevant.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of reports of so-called "ghost" flights being flown by airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily to retain use of slots at congested European airports. Slots at congested European airports are governed by European regulations. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU adopted alleviation measures to address the impact that travel and public health related...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (13 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: At present, quad bikes must either be taxed at the private rate or the general haulage tractor rate of motor tax. There are no plans to change this position. The basis of assessment for a private quad vehicle is that it must be in use for private, domestic or pleasure purposes and the tax is, accordingly, gauged on engine capacity. If, on the other hand, the vehicle is being used to haul...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (13 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There are no plans currently to amend motor tax legislation in relation to the goods rate of motor tax. Motor tax is based on both the construction and use of a vehicle. Where someone applies for their vehicle to be taxed at the goods rate, the vehicle must be constructed or adapted as a goods vehicle and used solely for the carrying of goods in the course of trade or business. Under...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: While the distribution of high viz vests and similar road safety items is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I understand that in relation to the specific issue raised in the Deputy's question, the RSA has been quite active in this area. I understand that the RSA, has upon request provided high viz material to a number of the venues where Ukrainian people have been staying....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In relation to the requirement to have a Public Service Vehicle Licence in place for an application for a Road Passenger Transport Operator Licence, I have asked my officials in the Road Transport Operator Licensing Unit of the Department to liaise directly with the applicant in this case to clarify and progress the issue. Regarding the insurance requirements for the Public Service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The mooted French proposal to tax private jets is not, as yet, included on the agenda for the upcoming informal meeting of transport ministers next week so I have no details on the matter. It's inclusion on the agenda is a matter for the Czech presidency.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: A public services card (PSC) is only compulsory when applying for or renewing a learner permit or driving licence online. The PSC is used to confirm a person’s identity and image in place of a face-to-face verification. The Road Safety Authority is recognised as a specified body for the use of a PSC under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (as amended by the Social Welfare and...