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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Facilities (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will raise those specific comments with the Minister. It is clear to me and to Government that having amenities and supporting community and social infrastructure are critical to planning for sustainable communities. The provision of sufficient sporting, play and cultural spaces in our towns and cities for the residents of a neighbourhood provides significant social dividend in terms of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy has stated, SIPTU members have served notice of strike action at Zenith Energy Bantry Bay Terminal Limited, located on Whiddy Island in County Cork. The strike action is due to commence on Tuesday, 13 December, in a dispute over redundancies at Zenith Energy. While the Deputy's question refers to the strike at the Zenith storage facility in Bantry, he also makes reference...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Of course the Government expresses its sympathies. We want to ensure that a resolution is found and that employers engage with the industrial relations architecture. That is clear. As I indicated in my initial response, the industrial dispute which was reported in the media today is a dispute over redundancies at Zenith Energy. NORA is not in any way involved in the aforementioned...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Car Test (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of roadworthiness testing, including the National Car Test Service, NCTS, is the statutory responsibility of the RSA. Applus+ Inspection Services Ireland Limited administers the test on behalf of the RSA. All operational issues, including the appointment of personnel are matters for Applus+ and the RSA, and it would be inappropriate for me, as Minister of State, to comment on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Car Test (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reassure the Deputy that I have met with the RSA and conveyed the seriousness of the NCT backlog. My officials are meeting with the RSA weekly to monitor progress in reducing test delays and supporting any appropriate requests for assistance from it. I also assure the Deputy that the use of inspection support personnel will not result in any job losses in the NCTS. The RSA has my full...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, DAA has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport including matters relating to noise monitoring and complaints. Accordingly, as the issue raised by the Deputy is an operational one, I have forwarded your request to DAA for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Coast Guard is currently compiling the requested statistics and they will be sent directly to the Deputy once fully collated.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Ukraine crisis and matters arising from it continue to adversely affect European and Global oil markets, causing a sustained increase in the price of crude and in the price of refined products on the retail market. The Government recognises the important role the haulage sector plays in supporting the economy and is fully aware of cost pressures on haulage businesses arising from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driving test and the length of time they have been waiting are held by the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of 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 is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Agreements (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland is strongly supportive of provisions that protect the safety of fishers at sea and intends to accede to the Cape Town Agreement (which relates to fishing vessels of greater than 24 metres in length) to help enhance fisher safety worldwide. The EU has legislated for the safety of large fishing vessels greater than 24 metres in length through Directive 97/70/EC, as amended by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In February 2022, the age for mandatory medical testing, where a driving licence applicant is not otherwise required to supply a medical report, was increased from 70 to 75. While I appreciate that there may be a cost in obtaining a medical report, medical checks are required for road safety reasons as age-related deterioration can affect a person's ability to drive. There is no charge...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested are held by the Road Safety Authority, the statutory body responsible for all aspects of the Driving Test. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test service. I understand that due to the COVID pandemic, and the necessary ensuing precautions, a significant driver testing backlog developed. However, once public health restrictions eased, considerable progress has been made in reducing wait times significantly. The Department gave...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: From the Seanad (30 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This group of amendments relates to the annexes to the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation. The Chicago convention established the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, and the rules of air space, aircraft registration and safety, security and sustainability. Annex 12 of the convention relates to the establishment, maintenance and operation of search and rescue...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: From the Seanad (30 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendment Nos. 3 and 4 related to the process of the vesting of AirNav Ireland. Amendment No. 3 amends section 14 to clarify that the functions conferred on AirNav Ireland by this Bill, which are currently functions of the IAA, will transfer to AirNav Ireland on the vesting day of AirNav Ireland and not on the commencement of the Bill. Amendment No. 4 amends section to delete subsections...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: From the Seanad (30 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This group of amendments relates to provisions in the Bill concerning accounts and audit. They were developed in consultation with the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Amendments Nos. 5 to 7, inclusive, to section 29 reflect the changes that have occurred in financial terminology since the enactment of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993. The amendment removes references to...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: From the Seanad (30 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This group relates to changes to Schedules 1 and 3 of the Bill. Section 41 of the Bill provides that the proposed AirNav Ireland may charge for the functions performed by it pursuant to the 21 EU regulations listed in Schedule 1. Amendment No. 8 provides that the Minister may, by order, add or delete from the list of EU regulations in Schedule 1. This amendment means that our legislation...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: From the Seanad (30 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendment No. 10, which amends section 65 of the Bill, requires the IAA to consult with its shareholders in the preparation of its statement of strategy. The amendment replaces "may consult with stakeholders" with "shall consult with stakeholders". This amendment ensures that the importance of stakeholder engagement continues to be a key consideration for the IAA in the development of its...