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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 together. Under European Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which came into force on 27 July, Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive may drive here on their national driving licences. All categories on the holder's Ukrainian licence are recognised. The Regulation applies to driver documents held by Ukrainians...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no online driver CPC training in place at the current time. EU Directive 2003/59/EC, which introduced driver CPC, was updated in 2018 (EU Directive 645 of 2018) and the amended directive allows for part of the driver CPC training to be completed online. However, most of the training is required to be completed in a classroom-based environment. The Road Safety Authority has begun...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My department has received 13 representations requesting the provision of online Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) courses from 2020 to date. The number of representations stating objections to attending an in-person CPC course were four in 2020 and six in 2021. There has been none received in 2022 to date. Some representations covered both issues.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the COVID pandemic, and the necessary ensuing precautions, I understand that a significant backlog of driver testing services developed. Since public health restrictions have eased, considerable progress has been made, and waiting times have reduced significantly. Pre Covid, the target national average wait for a test was 10 weeks. On the eve of the pandemic, however, the actual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The DAA has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport including the provision of sustainable transport infrastructure, including cycling infrastructure, in the airport. The Capital Investment Programme 2020+ for Dublin Airport considers upgrades to sustainable transport infrastructure, which includes cycling, as vital components to improve overall...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Shannon Airport Group informed the Department in Summer 2020 that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure to secure the long-term future 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 appropriate, to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Work on reviewing our national aviation policy has not progressed to the extent I would have wished as the focus in my Department over the last couple of years was necessarily diverted to dealing with the unprecedented impact that the COVID pandemic has had on the aviation sector worldwide and aiding the recovery of the sector in Ireland. It is intended to recommence this work before the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The daa has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport. As this is an operational matter for the daa, I have forwarded your question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my Private Office if a reply within ten working days is not received from the daa.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (8 Nov 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 Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply. I am very aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet demand and the delays which vehicle owners have encountered since the start of this year. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (27 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department will be providing funding of €10 million per annum, from within the existing capital provision of the Department, over a three-year fixed term 2023–2025 to An Post to support a sustainable, nationwide post office network in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The funding is subject to State Aid clearance being received and funds being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Oct 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. However, I am very aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (27 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My officials are currently examining the Assistant Commissioner's statements and will then consider whether any additional legislation falls under the remit of the Department of Transport.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (27 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware as part of its commitments under New Decade New Approach and in the context of supporting greater connectivity on the island of Ireland, the Government agreed ‘to take forward a review of the potential for Government support to renewed viable air routes from Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Derry, working with the UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Oct 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. However, I am very aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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 (26 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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: Transport Policy (26 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing regime 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.

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (25 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am taking this motion on behalf of the Minister for Transport. I thank Deputies for the opportunity to speak to the House about the importance of accessible, affordable and reliable public transport. I am confident we can all agree it is essential that the Government continue to invest in our public transport network and that we are supportive of the Government’s commitment to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Airport Facilities (25 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Upon application for an authorisation, the air operator indicated that no weapons or munitions were on board of the aircraft in question. My officials sought further confirmation of this from the operator who in turn confirmed the nature of the cargo and as result, no further enquiries were deemed necessary.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (25 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving Disqualification court order information is sent from the Courts Service to the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS), operated by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). This information is then endorsed on driver records on the Department of Transport's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). This was a manual. postal process until recently but the information is now transferred...