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Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: With regard to existing peer support, we have the same law as the rest of Europe and that is enforced by the IAA. Senator Doherty's initial question was around the engagement of the IAA. The crew peer support programme is already covered by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, regulations. As I stated earlier, there is no conflict in engaging with the IAA on this. With regard to...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is precisely the issue when I engage with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association, IALPA, and ask how it will be funded, how it will work and how it will be structured. Those answers are not there, which is fine, but this must be done through the aviation stakeholders' forum. We are talking about trust and confidence in what is potentially a really important national peer support...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Department consulted with the IAA and I listed out its huge expertise with regard to this area. The Department also consulted with IALPA and the list of other stakeholders I listed out previously. In fact, I listened to IALPA's views and those of Senators in that regard, so much so that there is huge movement in respect of the amendments I am trying to progress today.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendments Nos. 3a, 3dand 5ahave been developed following consultation with the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General and my officials.The general policy intent is that, post vesting, the IAA will be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General and AirNav Ireland will be audited by a commercial statutory auditor. Amendment No. 3ato section 60 amends section 17 of the Irish Aviation...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Bill protects the workers' rights and there will be no changes to those rights. Management and unions are working through the issues currently. There will be no change to the workers' status.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I agree with the point raised by the Senators about the importance of stakeholder consultations and have proposed an identical Government amendment, which replaces "may consult with any persons" on the preparation of the statement of strategy with "shall consult with any persons". It is important to acknowledge that the IAA already recognises the importance and value of stakeholder...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The business plan of any organisation is an internally focused executive document. In effect, it is an operational plan for a given period. It may contain commercially and operationally sensitive information. As such, it would not be appropriate to place it in the public domain. The IAA will be subject to a range of accountability mechanisms provided for in the Bill and existing...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is hardwired into this legislation that the Minister must lay the section 67 report before the Houses of the Oireachtas within one month. On what could be in the business plan, the IAA will be subject to a range of accountability mechanisms provided for in the Bill. A business plan is a document that defines in detail a company's objectives and how it plans to achieve its goals. It lays...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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 Safety (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for compiling road traffic collision statistics and for conducting research into this and other road safety related matters. I have therefore referred this 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. However, I would assure the Deputy that my department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government committed us to legislating for e-scooters and e-bikes and accordingly the Road Traffic and Roads Bill, which recently completed committee stage, will clarify the legal position of these vehicles in the Road Traffic Acts. Under the Road Traffic Acts as they presently stand, electric scooters, or e-scooters, are defined as mechanically propelled vehicles and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Ukraine crisis – and matters arising from it – continue to adversely affect European and Global oil markets, causing a sustained increase in the price of crude and in the price of refined products on the retail market. Increasing costs is not limited to a specific sector and we are now seeing the development of a much broader issue of rising costs impacting across many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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: Coast Guard Service (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the formalisation of the lease agreement between OPW and Wicklow County Council, the OPW will then be in a position to commence the tendering process. The exact length of time it will take for the formalisation of the lease is unfortunately beyond our control as my Department is not directly involved in this part of the process. However, I understand that the tendering process...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Montreal Convention, air carriers are liable for damage occasioned by delay in the carriage by air of passengers, baggage or cargo. A passenger's rights are clear where baggage is not returned within 21 days of the flight, the airline concerned should treat the baggage as lost and settle the passenger's claim on that basis. The air carrier liability for baggage delay is limited to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested by the Deputy on state owned vehicles are provided in the tabular table below. The data reflects the number of vehicles licensed (with a current motor tax) at 30th June 2022. The overall number of all vehicles licensed for the same period is 2,921,718. Fuel Type 30th June 2022 % DIESEL/ELECTRIC 29 0.24 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested by the Deputy are provided in the tabular table below. The data reflects the number of vehicles licensed (with a current motor tax) at 31st December 2018 to 2021 and 30th June 2022. The overall number of vehicles licensed for the same periods is provided. Fuel-type 2018 2019 2020 2021 30th June 2022 ...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will take amendments Nos. 1 to 4 together, as the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach has outlined. At the outset, it is important to highlight that this Part does seek to authorise the collection or processing of personal data that is not already authorised for collection or processing elsewhere in statute. It will enable a one-stop shop mechanism that allows the relevant immigration officials...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendment Nos. 5 and 6 both relate to the issue of a review. The Departments of Justice and Social Protection are fully accountable to and subject to oversight and regulation by the DPC for compliance with data protection legislation. The Department of Justice has embedded the principles relating to processing of personal data, as set out in Article 5 of the GDPR, across all its processing...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senator for her ongoing interest in and advocacy on this matter. I wish to express my personal sympathies to those who have been impacted by the Stardust tragedy – the families, the victims and the wider community. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, is keen for this legislation to be enacted in order for the Stardust inquest to progress. Regarding the amendments, Part 8 of...