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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Fines (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am happy to confirm to the Deputy that the fixed charge penalty for the offence of parking in a bus lane was doubled from €40 to €80 earlier this year. This increase, which came into operation at the same time as similar increases in the penalties for parking on footpaths or cycle tracks, is in recognition of the fact that the obstruction caused by bus lane parking delays...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the State agency responsible for the provision of air traffic management in Irish controlled airspace. Following communication with the IAA, I understand that there are currently no flight restrictions in the Ballyboughal area. In relation to aircraft noise from aircraft arriving and departing at Dublin airport, the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Matters relating to the enforcement of law and the prevention of crime are for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and for An Garda Síochána. As Minister for Transport, I do not have a role in engagement with manufacturers placing vehicles on the market within the EU or the appropriate vires to intervene in their commercial activities. Legal requirements govern all vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The national driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and as such individual inquiries are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question 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: Aviation Industry (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: All flight paths at Dublin Airport are governed by international safety standards, and are determined by the type of aircraft, the destination of the aircraft and the runway in use at the airport. These factors can have the effect of altering a flight path on any given day. As the majority of air traffic into and out of Dublin Airport travels across the Irish sea to the east of the airport,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our aviation sector, which included the loss of the Loganair Glasgow service from Donegal Airport. Government provided a suite of aviation specific supports, more than €160 million, for 2021 and 2022 to facilitate recovery and enable our airports to provide route and other incentives to stimulate the recovery of air connectivity. Funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The national driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and as such individual inquiries are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question 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 (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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 (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The national driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and as such individual inquiries are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question 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: Tax Code (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: VRT policy is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance. Motor tax for goods vehicles is based on both the construction and use of a vehicle. In order to be taxed as a goods vehicle, a vehicle must be constructed or adapted for use as a goods vehicle and must be used solely for the carrying of goods in the course of trade or business. It may also be used for the conveyance of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The national driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and as such individual inquiries are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question 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: Haulage Industry (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The entity in question is not a company, but a sole trader (Mr Eamon Fitzpatrick) trading under the registered business name “Fitzpatrick Fuels.” Mr Fitzpatrick was granted an international road haulage operator licence on 13 March 2020. To continue to hold a road transport operator licence, an entity must comply with four key requirements as specified by Article 3(1) of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driver licensing is handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. I understand that the NDLS ceased handling cash during Covid 19 and continued this practice under the new NDLS Front Office contract. Cash handling introduces additional complexity, including security, safe...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can advise the Deputy that while I have not spoken to the Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection, Mr Chris Magnus, since his appointment in December 2021, the Preclearance Consultative Group (PCCG) consisting of officials and state representatives from Ireland and the U.S sides meets formally on an annual basis as part of the US preclearance agreement. The last meeting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport, I do not have a role in vehicle registration. That is a competence of the Office of the Revenue Commissioner. Legal requirements govern all vehicles used on public roads in EU member states, including Ireland. A vehicle must meet a set of safety, environmental and conformity of production requirements, known as motor vehicle type-approval, before it can be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Given that the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test, the Deputy's question has been referred to the Authority for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority under the relevant legislation. My department does not have access to individual records.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (6 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Bus lanes were created, with significant public investment, to provide on-street priority for bus-based public transport. Their goal is to make bus transport faster and more reliable, encouraging more people to switch from private cars to public transport, reducing both congestion and pollution. In addition to buses, bus lanes may be used by cyclists who, as vulnerable road users, are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and the information requested is held by them. 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 (5 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and the information requested is held by them. 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.