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Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Okay.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will come back to the Senator directly but all terms and conditions will transfer.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Section 41 of the Bill provides that the proposed AirNav Ireland may charge for functions performed by it pursuant to EU regulations listed in Schedule 1. Schedule 1 of the Bill lists 21 such regulations which relate to air navigation service provision and communications. Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are technical amendments which bring the referencing of these 21 regulations up to date since...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have two additional technical amendments that I propose to bring on Report Stage. The first is an amendment to section 14 to clarify the sequencing of steps between the commencement of and the vesting of IANS or AirNav Ireland. The second is an amendment to section 19 to delete provisions which replicate provisions in the 1993 Act, which are no longer relevant.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will raise the issue with the Minister again. I assure Deputies that the NTA is engaging regularly with Go-Ahead Ireland on the service provision issues currently being experienced on the PSO network. The NTA is also providing regular updates to the Department of Transport on these issues. Regarding poor reliability and punctuality performance issues, they can and have resulted in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. I will be raising the issues they have raised with the Minister. I want to reassure them that the NTA is engaging regularly with Go-Ahead Ireland and other public transport operators in regard to any service provision issues on the PSO network, and the NTA is providing regular updates to the Department of Transport in regard to these issues. I can also confirm that,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for the opportunity to discuss further this issue. I understand that, similar to the issue raised by Deputies McAuliffe and Devlin, this matter relates to ongoing service delivery issues with bus services provided by Go-Ahead Ireland and the urgent need to address these. The Department has responsibility for policy and overall funding in respect of public transport and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank Deputies McAuliffe and Devlin for giving me the opportunity to discuss this issue on behalf of the Minister. I understand that the Deputies' questions are in relation to ongoing issues with the provision and reliability of bus services provided in Dublin, in particular those services provided by Go-Ahead Ireland. I further understand that the issue of service...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The mooted French proposal to tax private jets is not, as yet, included on the agenda for the upcoming informal meeting of transport ministers next week so I have no details on the matter. It's inclusion on the agenda is a matter for the Czech presidency.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: A public services card (PSC) is only compulsory when applying for or renewing a learner permit or driving licence online. The PSC is used to confirm a person’s identity and image in place of a face-to-face verification. The Road Safety Authority is recognised as a specified body for the use of a PSC under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 (as amended by the Social Welfare and...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 35 and 38 together. The port capacity study is currently underway and is due for completion shortly. Upon its finalisation a full review of National Ports Policy will commence later this year which will look at the overall ports policy framework. National Ports Policy provides the overarching policy framework for the governance and future development of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the contents of the National Ports Study commissioned by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) which provides a useful profile of port infrastructure and the proposed development plans of the port companies for both fixed and floating installations. Ireland has ambitious plans with regard to the development of Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) in the Seas around Ireland. This report aligns...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports, as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts but is instead operated on a commercial basis as a division of Iarnród Éireann. Like all other commercial state ports, its investments must be funded from port revenues. While the primary function of our commercial State ports is to facilitate maritime...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (11 Oct 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Fines (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am happy to confirm to the Deputy that the fixed charge penalty for the offence of parking in a bus lane was doubled from €40 to €80 earlier this year. This increase, which came into operation at the same time as similar increases in the penalties for parking on footpaths or cycle tracks, is in recognition of the fact that the obstruction caused by bus lane parking delays...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the State agency responsible for the provision of air traffic management in Irish controlled airspace. Following communication with the IAA, I understand that there are currently no flight restrictions in the Ballyboughal area. In relation to aircraft noise from aircraft arriving and departing at Dublin airport, the Aircraft Noise Competent Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Matters relating to the enforcement of law and the prevention of crime are for my colleague, the Minister for Justice and for An Garda Síochána. As Minister for Transport, I do not have a role in engagement with manufacturers placing vehicles on the market within the EU or the appropriate vires to intervene in their commercial activities. Legal requirements govern all vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The national driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and as such individual inquiries are a matter for the Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy's 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: All flight paths at Dublin Airport are governed by international safety standards, and are determined by the type of aircraft, the destination of the aircraft and the runway in use at the airport. These factors can have the effect of altering a flight path on any given day. As the majority of air traffic into and out of Dublin Airport travels across the Irish sea to the east of the airport,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (11 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our aviation sector, which included the loss of the Loganair Glasgow service from Donegal Airport. Government provided a suite of aviation specific supports, more than €160 million, for 2021 and 2022 to facilitate recovery and enable our airports to provide route and other incentives to stimulate the recovery of air connectivity. Funding...