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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35 and 38 together. The port capacity study is currently underway and is due for completion shortly. Upon its finalisation a full review of National Ports Policy will commence later this year which will look at the overall ports policy framework. National Ports Policy provides the overarching policy framework for the governance and future development of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the contents of the National Ports Study 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 Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) in the Seas around Ireland. This report aligns...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports, as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts but is instead operated on a commercial basis as a division of Iarnród Éireann. Like all other commercial state ports, its investments must be funded from port revenues. While the primary function of our commercial State ports is to facilitate maritime...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing system is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy’s 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: 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.