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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with our responsibilities under the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, my Department publishes marine notices once notified of any activities or operations that may impact safety of navigation. In the case of Marine Notice 43 of 2022 my Department was notified by Ondine Limited of its intention to undertake geophysical survey works between 1 July and 15 August 2022. Marine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to advise the deputy that while the daa is responsible for the baggage system infrastructure in the terminal buildings at Dublin Airport, the handling of baggage at the airport is the responsibility of the airline and their chosen handling partner and passengers are advised to contact their airline directly in relation to lost baggage.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Firstly, I would like to highlight that the Report referred to in the question is not a report on the Marine Casualty Investigation Board per se – rather it was centred on the optimal structure for marine casualty investigation. The Report is still the subject of an engagement with the Office of the Attorney General to obtain legal advice on certain aspects therein. Once this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government is committed to legislating for e-scooters. The Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, which recently completed committee stage in the Dáil, creates a new category of vehicle in the Road Traffic Act, 1961 called powered personal transporters (PPTs), which will not need registration, licensing, taxation or a driving licence. The PPT category will include powered light...

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 9 February this year, in a post still visible on its website, Sinn Féin made a series of uncosted promises in respect of the cost of living. This is a pattern that has become all too familiar for the Sinn Féin Party. In its alternative budget last October, it committed to spending €3.2 billion over and above what the Government committed to spending. Again, more...

Confidence in Government: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Last February, Sinn Féin promised that every individual with an income of up to €30,000 would receive a cash payment of €200 and those earning between €30,000 and €60,000 would receive a cash payment of €100. I have costed that measure using 2020 Revenue figures. It is a promise of €310 million. Nowhere was that promise costed or an...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Pension Provisions (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under section 46 of the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act, 1983, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, approves any superannuation schemes submitted by An Post. The operation of the schemes is a matter between the management of An Post, staff representatives and the trustees of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings. An Post GeoDirectory, a subsidiary company of An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Wexford County Council submitted a request for payment of costs in relation to the testing facility to the Department of Transport in May 2022. The Department subsequently requested additional detail from Wexford County Council - latest material in reply was provided by the Council on 04 July. This information is currently being reviewed by the Department and payment will be processed on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Garda Síochána (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enforcement of motor tax, insurance and roadworthiness obligations and equipment used for enforcement measures, including the application of automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, are matters for An Garda Síochána. An Garda Síochána currently utilise a number of technologies for enforcement of road traffic legislation. A mobility app allows members of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The disqualification of drivers and the enforcement of the various provisions is a shared responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), the Courts Service, An Garda Síochána and my Department. Given the number of bodies involved, and the integration of various IT systems, finalisation of the technical solution has taken a little longer than originally envisaged. In addition,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: During my engagements with airlines on the security queues issues at Dublin Airport, I did discuss the possibility of moving capacity to other airports with them, however, it was not considered to be a viable solution in the short term, given the network operations and route planning and logistics such as crew and other ancillary services that need advance planning. It is a commercial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is understood that the Memorandum being referred to is the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on the mutual recognition of certificates for the safe operation of traditional ships in European waters and of certificates of competency for crews on traditional ships, signed in November 2005. It is understood that the MoU seeks to address traditional ships that often operate on national safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are 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 have forwarded the Deputy's query on the number of South African driving licences exchanged for Irish licences to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A person must be resident in Ireland to exchange their recognised driving licence for an Irish licence. I am not aware of any difficulties in obtaining appointments with the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). Appointments to attend at an NDLS office in person may be made online at www.ndls.ie or by telephone at 0818 919 090. Online licence applications may be made online at www.ndls.ie,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver shortage is a problem that is not just confined to Ireland; it has been a growing concern across Europe and globally for a number of years now. It is a multifaceted issue with a range of different contributing factors, including the Covid pandemic, Brexit and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which have clearly had a significant impact on the labour market for many sectors. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Data (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory 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: National Car Test (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory 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. However, I am very aware of the serious challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (12 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Every year, millions of vehicles in Europe reach the end of their life. If end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are not managed properly, they can be a threat to the environment as well as a lost resource of millions of tonnes of materials. Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles aims to minimise the impact of ELVs on the environment and to improve the environmental performance of all the...