Results 201-220 of 240 for garda speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Department and the operator was advised to route to a State/Regional airport to first satisfy customs and immigration requirements, before continuing to the final destination.  My Department also now notifies An Garda Síochána of all authorisations issued. The Department of Health is the data controller in relation to the passenger locator form and any details or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...arrangements whereby the WRC refers specified issues to the MSO for follow up. The MSO has received 28 referrals from the WRC. Two of these were in relation to information received by the WRC from An Garda Síochána, which the MSO considered in the same way as the referrals that had originated in the WRC.  There were 26 follow up inspections relating to the 28...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Provisional data gathered by An Garda Síochána and published by the Road Safety Authority point to a total of 132 road fatalities in the 12 month period from the beginning of March 2020 to the end of February 2021. These figures show a decrease as compared to the equivalent 12 month period immediately prior to the imposition of public health...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...issues at certain racecourses in relation to drone activity and has indicated that, if it is notified of such issues, an IAA inspector can be present at the race meeting to coordinate with An Garda Síochána concerning intervention from an aviation safety perspective if required.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (11 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and the standards for different types of powered personal transporters, for example, through the introduction of regulations for e-scooters. Furthermore, the existing offences and powers of An Garda Síochána in road traffic legislation concerning careless/dangerous driving, driving under the influence of an intoxicant, driving an unroadworthy vehicle, etc., can also then be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...as PLF and negative COVID 19 test results for all applicable arrivals) to Immigration Officers prior to the flight’s arrival. The BMU liaises with Weston Airport and other stakeholders such as An Garda Síochána regarding incoming flights on an ongoing basis.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...pedestrians and cyclists of the need for visibility on our roads. Several million high visibility vests, armbands, rucksack covers and other such items have been distributed by the RSA, an Garda Síochána, Road Safety Officers, Age Action and the Vintners Federation in recent years. A number of measures have also been included in the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 aimed at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... Until new legislation is in place, the use of electric scooters will remain illegal. As such, their use on public roads and in public places is subject to the same enforcement by the Garda Síochána as any other illegal conduct. The conduct of such enforcement is a matter for the Garda.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...enforcement of road traffic legislation does not fall under the remit of my Department and, accordingly, an evaluation of the technology described in the Deputy’s email has not taken place. An Garda Síochána may have information specifically pertaining to illegal racing on public roads using mobile phone applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to a driving test centre to sit a driving test, and is an essential worker, is exempt from Level 5 travel restrictions. It may be useful for candidates  to bring proof of their appointment if stopped by a member of An Garda Síochána on their way to sit their test.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., commit an offence and may be subject to prosecution, punishable by a fine not exceeding €2,500 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both. Enforcement of the Regulations are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau, who undertake checks on arriving passengers at Irish ports to ensure they are in compliance with the Regulations. In relation to harbours...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Mountain Rescue Teams are voluntary search and rescue organisations that provide a mountain rescue service in a number of locations in the Republic of Ireland. They are tasked by An Garda Síochána and frequently work alongside other search and rescue organisations in the course of training and missions. They are part granted aided by the State, via an annual grant first distributed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...among pedestrians and cyclists of the need for visibility on our roads. Several million high-visibility vests, armbands, rucksack covers, and other such items have been distributed by the RSA, an Garda Síochána, Road Safety Officers, Age Action, and the Vintners Federation in recent years, with support from other organisations, such as ESB Networks. The wearing of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...measures to make our roads safer, and to produce road safety strategy documents and monitor their implementation. Officials in my Department, together with the Road Safety Authority, an Garda Síochána, and other stakeholders, are currently developing the Road Safety Strategy 2020-2030, and I expect this to be finalised within the next few months.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...around learner drivers. Regrettably, there was an increase in fatalities on our roads in 2020, despite huge reductions in traffic volumes. An unaccompanied learner driver who is stopped by An Garda Síochána may face penalty points, a fixed charge, seizure of the vehicle and possible prosecution. Public safety is paramount, and never more so than in the case of our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., for example, in March 2018 the previous Minister, Mr. Shane Ross, increased the fixed charge for the offence of parking in a disabled bay from €80 to €150 in response to evidence presented by An Garda Síochána and by disability representative groups of a sharp rise in non-compliance. For clarification, enforcement of illegal parking is a matter for the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (8 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Programme Interface (API) to enable real time access to driver and vehicle data on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) in a controlled fashion. My officials continue to work with An Garda Síochána with regard to the use of the API to enable their handheld devices access specific data that enables improved road enforcement. While the technical solution is advanced,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Data (8 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Motor Third Party Liability (MTPL) database is a project which has been underway for some years.  As I am sure the Deputy will agree, it will when completed be an invaluable tool assisting the Garda in identifying uninsured drivers.  Success in reducing uninsured driving will make our roads safer, and should also contribute to a reduction in the cost of insurance. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (8 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...driving because of an accumulation of penalty points, once the period of disqualification has been served the penalty points are removed from the driver's record. If a driver is detected by an Garda Siochana driving while disqualified, they face severe penalties under road traffic legislation, including a fine of up to €5,000 and/or 6 months' imprisonment.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...lives and safety of our healthcare workers are particularly important as continue to manage the challenges arising from the ongoing COVID emergency and I do not intend to put them at greater risk. An unaccompanied learner driver who is stopped by an Garda Siochana may face penalty points, a fixed charge, seizure of the vehicle and possible prosecution.