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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (5 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Chief Surveyor of the Marine Survey Office (MSO) will not be involved in the oversight of the Marine Accident Investigation Unit (MAIU). The General Scheme being developed by my Department and which is at an advanced stage, will specifically provide for the MAIU to be independent in its organisation, legal structure and decision making from any party whose interests could conflict...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (5 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Board of the MCIB has available to it a panel of investigators to undertake investigations. Investigators are independent contractors and the panel reflects broad based maritime competence and experience. An investigator is selected from the panel to carry out an investigation based on the competencies needed to carry out that investigation. Cabinet approval has been given to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driver licensing laws are intended to ensure drivers on our roads meet high safety standards. Irish driver licensing legislation operates within EU law and testing standards are set at EU level. An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after the date of expiry of the licence. After that, if a licence is not renewed, a person is no longer considered a qualified driver. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Individual cases are a matter for the Authority and the question in relation to this case is being referred to it 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 (5 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Individual cases are a matter for the Authority and the question in relation to this case is being referred to it 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 Licences (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question. The Deputy will be aware that the whole aviation eco-system has experienced operational challenges with the recovery of passenger travel to close to pre-Covid levels, the root of which mainly lay in the significant staff resourcing issues facing the sector. Ireland is not unique in this regard. Dublin Airport raised an issue with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the Covid pandemic, and the necessary ensuing precautions, 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 ten weeks. On the eve of the pandemic, however, the actual waiting time was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. My Department has no involvement in creating the test material nor in the operation of the test. 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: National Car Test (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). However, 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. This is a serious matter and accordingly my department will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Workplace Relations Commission (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Marine Survey Office (MSO) is the maritime transport regulator for the safety, security, environmental protection and living and working conditions for vessels in Ireland and Irish ships abroad. This includes survey and inspections of vessels by qualified marine surveyors to determine their seaworthiness. The MSO determines and prescribes the required manning levels and crew...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA).   Individual cases are a matter for the Authority and the question in relation to this case is being referred to it 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 (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service and the employment of driver testers is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Since public health restrictions eased, considerable progress has been made in addressing the backlogs in driver testing services to which the Deputy refers. While there has been some growth in demand over the summer months and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 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 under the relevant legislation. My department does not have access to individual applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The requirement for a new vehicle store at Iveragh/ Waterville Coast Guard Station has been clearly identified by the Irish Coast Guard. The Office of Public Works has been instructed to design and construct this vehicle store under the IRCG Property Maintenance Programme.  Initial work  on the feasibility and concept design of the new vehicle store has been completed. Funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a broadcast transponder system operating in the VHF maritime mobile band and forms part of the shipborne navigational systems. AIS transponder equipment is used on ships to provide information about the vessel to other vessels and to coastal authorities. The AIS carriage requirement for fishing vessels in the 15m to 24m length range is set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (4 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority as the employer of vehicle inspectors and transport officers.  I have therefore 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.

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6: General: Financial Resolution (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a budget that invests in essential infrastructure of all modes of travel and supports greater safety and sustainability. It supports the protection and renewal of our national, regional and local roads and in the case of regional and local roads, enhances walking and cycling options along these roads. It supports regional connectivity and promotes maritime safety and security. ...