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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a broadcast transponder system operating in the VHF maritime mobile band and forms part of the shipborne navigational systems. AIS transponder equipment is used on ships to provide information about the vessel to other vessels and to coastal authorities. The AIS carriage requirement for fishing vessels in the 15m to 24m length range is set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority as the employer of vehicle inspectors and transport officers.  I have therefore referred the 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.

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6: General: Financial Resolution (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a budget that invests in essential infrastructure of all modes of travel and supports greater safety and sustainability. It supports the protection and renewal of our national, regional and local roads and in the case of regional and local roads, enhances walking and cycling options along these roads. It supports regional connectivity and promotes maritime safety and security. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The vessel in question is located within the functional area of Drogheda Port Company and matters in relation to the operation of the Port fall for the consideration of the Harbour Authority. It is understood that the vessel is afloat and alongside. The registered owner of the vessel is responsible for its safe management and operation including environmental protection.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Individual cases are a matter for the Authority and the question in relation to this case is being referred to it 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 (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on the driving test waiting times in the Louth area is held by the RSA.  Individual cases are also a matter for the Authority and the question in relation to this case is being referred to it for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service and the compiling of driving test statistics are the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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 (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I appreciate that the process of obtaining a driving licence has a cost, the fee charged for this service is the same whether it is a first or repeat test. In the context of the current cost-of-living challenges it should be noted that the fee charged for the national driving test has remained static and has not increased since 2011. It should also be noted that the driving test is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I have referred the 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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (27 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. All postal addresses, geographical addresses and geo-locations are provided to Eircode from authoritative sources, namely An Post and Ordnance Survey Ireland through their subsidiary company An Post GeoDirectory. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (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 been received within ten days. This is a serious matter and I am very aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: PQ Ref: 46823/22 Total number of staff in Air Accident Investigation Unit = 12 comprising 9 Aeronautical Officers and 3 Administration Staff Total 12 1st January 2021, and, 19th September 2022 Current position Job Title Area of responsibility Vacancy Yes/No Vacancy filled or to be filled 1 Chief...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fines Administration (27 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The enforcement of dangerous overtaking legislation, as with all road traffic legislation, is a matter for An Garda Síochána. As the enforcement statistics requested by the Deputy are recorded on the Garda PULSE system, he may wish to bring his query to An Garda Síochána directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fines Administration (27 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The enforcement of road traffic law, including offences specific to pedal cyclists, is a matter for An Garda Síochána. As the enforcement statistics requested by the Deputy are recorded on the Garda PULSE system, he may wish to bring his query to An Garda Síochána directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (27 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My role as Minister for Transport is to introduce legislation that will save lives and make Irish roads safer for everyone, most especially more vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. The day-to-day enforcement of such legislation, including the nature of the training received by enforcement agents, lies outside of the remit of my Department and is a matter for An Garda...