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Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have answered Senator Craughwell's question. The parliamentary draftsperson from the Office of the Attorney General provided the drafting advice and the Bill was prepared by officials with the Department with the support of the IAA.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: They are an independent----

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to remind Senators that this Bill is mainly about reforming structures. It is not about recreating the regulatory framework. In respect of the expert input, that was sought for the search and rescue. As I have said, the parliamentary draftsperson from the Office of the Attorney General provided drafting advice and the Department officials worked with the IAA, which has all of...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The AAIU recommendations have all been accepted by the Department and are being acted upon.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As I said previously, my Department will undertake further analysis in respect of best practice in this area and will review oversight of aviation and aviation safety regulation in other jurisdictions. It will also review the oversight of safety regulation in other sectors in Ireland. Notwithstanding the approach in relation to contracting the advice, I am committed to examining our...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes. This legislation is about reforming the structures; it is not about the regulatory framework here.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind.  In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders. One of the issues...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jun 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: Maritime Safety (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority were advised of a missile/rocket firing exercise by the French military impacting a small part of the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to the South-West of Ireland and in turn informed my Department. In line with our responsibilities under the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, my Department published a marine notice based on the information provided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Jun 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. With regard to extending the validity of existing test certificates, EU Member States are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from the RSA in 10 working days, I would ask...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jun 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 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: Taxi Licences (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware daa has the statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport. The issue raised is an operational matter for daa, I have therefore forwarded your question to the company for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority, which provides the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), made the decision to no longer accept cash payments at NDLS centres after evaluating security, administration and value for money factors, and considering that most applicants only need to avail of this service once every 10 years. Payment at NDLS offices can be made by credit or debit card, Google Pay...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is presumed the deputy is referring to the statements made on my behalf by Minister of State at the Department of Health Deputy Frankie Feighan during commencement matters in Seanad Éireann on Wed 15 Jun.  Since then, on Fri 17 Jun, the AAIU has published the responses returned by my colleague Minister Eamon Ryan on the 1st Feb (as well as some subsequent clarifications)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In order to qualify for the school bus rate of motor tax, which is €95 annually, a vehicle must be a large public service vehicle within the meaning of the Road Traffic Acts (i.e., having passenger accommodation for more than eight persons, excluding the driver’s seat) and used only for the carriage of children, or children and teachers, to and from school or to and from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving 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: Road Safety Authority (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Given that this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have 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 (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving 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 (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving 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.