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

Hildegarde Naughton: Driver testing in Ireland is carried out directly by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), to a standard that must comply with the EU Directive on Driving Licences. In relation to a driving test not conducted due to a faulty breaking light issue, I am informed that a customer may, if aggrieved, make a complaint to the RSA. In the case where a complaint is not upheld, a response will issue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (25 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Bus and cycle lanes are created to facilitate bus-based public transport and cycling. They are intended to facilitate the incentivised modal shift of private car occupants to the more efficient and sustainable travel modes. It is therefore in the travelling public's interest to abide by the statutory regulations governing the use of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Traffic and Roads Bill, which is currently before the Seanad, will provide powers to regulate powered personal transporters, including vehicles such as e-scooters. The need for audible warning devices for e-scooters will be considered by my department in the context of those regulations.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the operation of the driving test service and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query 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 (25 Oct 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. The Government recognises the important role the haulage sector plays in supporting the economy and is fully aware of cost pressures on haulage businesses arising from high...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Dublin. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (25 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my department gave sanction for the number of permanent driver testers employed by the RSA to be increased from 100 to 130. Recruitment is underway and the RSA expect to see new testers commence work before year end. At that point,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Appointment to the position of Aviation Regulator (Chief Executive Officer), Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is a matter for the Board of the IAA. I can advise the Deputy that the IAA advertised the position on its website and in national media on the week ending 21 October and that the position will shortly be advertised by the Public Appointments Service.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A holder of a certificate of professional competence (CPC) is required by EU and national law to undertake periodic training to maintain their qualification. Article 7 of Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003, on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers, states that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within EU law and is intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are all set out at EU level. A person resident in Ireland must have an Irish/EU driving licence to drive here. For non-EU jurisdictions,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Prices (18 Oct 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. The Government recognises the important role the haulage sector plays in supporting the economy and is fully aware of cost pressures on haulage businesses arising from high...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test service, this question is being referred 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 (18 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test this question is being referred 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 (18 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test including all application and scheduling matters.  The question in relation to this case is being referred 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: Official Travel (18 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm that the itinerary of Minister of State Naughton did not include meetings with officials of the airlines referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Oct 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. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from the Authority in 10 working days, I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, due to the suspension of driver testing services in the first 2020 lockdown, along with associated health protocols when the service resumed and further curtailing of services during subsequent restrictions, a significant backlog developed. Following the easing of public health restrictions, considerable progress was made in addressing this backlog, with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In response to the Deputy's question, I can advise of the following Exchequer supports provided by my Department to Irish airports during the period 2015-2021 and to date in 2022: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total Shannon - - - - - ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of reports of so-called "ghost" flights being flown by airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily to retain use of slots at congested European airports. Slots at congested European airports are governed by European regulations. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU adopted alleviation measures to address the impact that travel and public health related...