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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (13 Dec 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. The possibility of extending the eligibility criteria for the scheme to include people with certain forms of cognitive impairment,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Meetings (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201, 202 and 203 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for these questions. Government appreciates the important role of Shannon Heritage to the economy of the Midwest region and, in terms of Ireland’s built heritage, recognises that the heritage sites operated by Shannon Heritage are of intrinsic historical and cultural value. It is...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I am forwarding the query 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: Aviation Industry (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Recognition of all aviation qualifications fall under Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (the EASA Basic Regulation) and its supporting regulations. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), as competent authority for aviation safety regulation in the State, operates under EU direction on the recognition of qualifications. As a consequence of Brexit, the UK is no longer a part of the European Union...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The terms and conditions of any flight booking with an airline will determine if refunds or options such as vouchers are due in instances where the flight operates, and the customer does not travel. In instances where a flight is cancelled consumer rights in overseas travel are protected under EU law, which of course applies in Ireland. The EU Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 sets out the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Howth Coast Guard Unit operates from a fully equipped station building in the Howth Fishery Harbour Centre that was built by the Office of Public Works in 2001. There is currently no requirement for a new station for the Howth Unit, however, the Coast Guard Station is currently a priority on the Irish Coast Guard Building Maintenance Programme for a proposed extension to the rear of the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As the driving theory test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority this question is being referred to the RSA 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: National Car Test (13 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport, I do not have any role in, nor would it be appropriate for me to get involved with, how private insurance companies negotiate policy agreements with their clients. However, I can confirm to the Deputy that it remains an offence under the Road Traffic Acts to drive a vehicle in a public place without a valid certificate of roadworthiness. I would also note that any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Dec 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 ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Dec 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 is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (14 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The development of the national policy framework for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS Drones) is at an advanced stage. The framework will guide high-level strategic planning and development of the UAS sector with the aim of supporting growth and innovation while managing safety, security, privacy and other aspects. My Department has engaged extensively with primary stakeholders from relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 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: Aviation Industry (14 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Since 27 June 2020, focus has been on supporting the aviation sector through what has been its greatest crisis to date. The COVID-19 Pandemic had a very significant adverse effect on aviation worldwide and the sector is still recovering from it impacts. Government implemented a broad range of cross-economy supports that the aviation industry was able to avail of, the most important being...

Seanad: Travel Disruption at Dublin Airport: Statements (14 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have listened carefully to the issues the Senators have raised and I assure them of ongoing communication with the DAA and weekly meetings on this. We are all on the same page in ensuring passengers make their flights on time and that we can move our passengers safely through the airport, especially over this festive period. I assure the Senators that is my priority. It is worth...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (15 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 180 and 181 together. I welcome the contents of the National Ports Study (September 2022), commissioned by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI), which provides a useful profile of port infrastructure and the proposed development plans of the port companies for both fixed and floating installations. Ireland has ambitious plans with regard to the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (15 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, the Mulvey Report on Doolin was completed at the end of 2021 and made a number of recommendations which I am pleased to say have since been implemented. Over the course of this year the Doolin Unit has been reconstituted with nine volunteers to date and continues to make good progress and I am informed that the reconstituted unit is sufficiently experienced and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (15 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have no plans to establish an independent inquiry into the management of the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG). I welcome this year's very positive engagement between IRCG management and IRCG volunteer representatives - the Coastal Unit Advisory Group - in agreeing a renewed and refreshed terms of reference for the Group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am delighted to be with the committee today at a time when our Covid days are, thankfully, behind us and the aviation industry has bounced back faster and stronger than any of us might have anticipated this time last year. As recognised in the current national aviation policy, our three State airports provide essential infrastructure and services to support our economic and social...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is a real effort to get this over the line. It is absolutely critical that these heritage sites are transferred to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. As the Deputy is aware, an interdepartmental group was set up and held a considerable number of meetings. Extensive engagement is taking place on this matter. I discussed it as recently as this morning with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Everything that can be done is being done. I know the Ministers are engaging on this to get it over the line.