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Seanad: Procurement Process for a New Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service: Statements (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the House that I am constrained by procurement law in publicly discussing matters relating to a live procurement process. For that reason, I will not be in a position to disclose any information relating to the procurement specifications or anything that is commercially sensitive or integral to this process. In addition, I reiterate that the Government is acutely aware that...

Seanad: Procurement Process for a New Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service: Statements (21 Sep 2022)

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Seanad: Procurement Process for a New Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service: Statements (21 Sep 2022)

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Seanad: Procurement Process for a New Irish Coast Guard Aviation Service: Statements (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I note a number of issues raised today were previously addressed before this House under the Seanad Private Members' motion on 28 May 2021 and under a Private Members' motion and Government counter-motion on 2 February 2022. I would like to assure the House that this process is being undertaken in line with the Government decision of 27 July 2021 and with EU procurement law, most notably,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Officials from my department engaged with the airline on the day of the systems outage and the airline was urged to keep their lines of communication with passengers open in so far as possible. As I understand it the systems outage caused difficulty for the airline in engaging directly with its impacted passengers. The EU Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004 sets out the rights and entitlements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Services (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard, a division within the Department of Transport, is designated responsibility under the National Search and Rescue Plan for coordination of maritime search and rescue, in addition to other roles in support of the Principal Response Agencies. Delivery of such services involves regular and ongoing liaison with other emergency services including the National Ambulance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU legislation, which sets out the driver licensing requirements with which all Member States must comply. Driving licence formats, vehicle categories and driving test standards are all set at EU level. Bilateral agreements on licence exchange may be made with non-EU jurisdictions. These agreements can be made where the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In Summer 2020 the Shannon Airport Group informed my Department that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure in order to secure the long-term viability of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. Government noted, inter alia, the intention of the Group to explore the potential to transfer the business of key heritage sites, where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In relation to future structures for marine accident investigation, Cabinet approval has been given to the preparation of draft heads of a General Scheme to provide for a new marine accident investigation unit based on the establishment of a full-time investigative resource. Work on the General Scheme is at an advanced stage in my Department. Subject to Government approval, the General...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Cabinet approval has been given to the preparation of draft heads of a General Scheme to provide for a new marine accident investigation structure based on the establishment of a full-time unit. Work on the General Scheme is at an advanced stage in my Department. The proposals for the new Marine Accident Investigation Unit (MAIU) are being developed based along the lines of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Clinchmaritime Report relates to the optimal structure for marine accident investigation in Ireland. It is still the subject of an engagement with the Office of the Attorney General on certain aspects therein. Advice has now been received from the Office and is currently being considered. Once this engagement has concluded, a decision will be made regarding publication.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on driving test waiting times is 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 been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving theory test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. 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 (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the employer of driver testers . I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office. Due to suspension of driver testing services in the first 2020 lockdown, along with health protocols since resumption and further curtailing of services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have no information on individual cases. 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 (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have no information on individual cases. 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: Road Traffic Offences (20 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The project that enables electronic transfer of driver disqualifications details from the Courts Service to my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) has now been successfully completed. The Courts Service have started to use the new electronic interface since early September 2022, and this has replaced the manual process. The new solution will enhance road safety by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (20 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for 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 is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 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. I am very aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.