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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an Action under the Road Safety Strategy for which An Garda Síochána is the lead organisation.  I understand that it ties into wider issues relating to evidence submitted to the Gardaí by the public.  While I am aware that the Gardaí are working on this, as it is connected to wider Garda issues this is a matter coming within the remit of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fines Administration (26 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The legislative basis for the use of speed cameras is set out in section 81 of the Road Traffic Act 2010.  Subsection (7) of that section provides for the Minister for Justice to enter into agreement with operators of the cameras.  A number of requirements for the content of such an agreement are set out in the Act, but there is no requirement to make the speed vans visible to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (26 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, motor tax can be paid on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. Quarterly or half-yearly renewals impose an additional cost to process and administer. The rate applicable to the half-yearly option is 55.5% of the annual rate, and, for the quarterly option, 28.25% of the annual rate. These ratios have remained generally consistent since the 1960's. The loss of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the requirements with which all member states must comply. 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 at EU level. Therefore, all EU issued licences are mutually recognised in member states. Member states may make...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the 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: National Car Test (25 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  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 (25 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) 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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings. An Post GeoDirectory, a subsidiary company of An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 May 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: Coast Guard Service (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Coast Guard is fully committed to providing this much needed facility for the Greystones Unit. I can confirm there are dedicated funds allocated to this project . This has been a priority build for the IRCG for a number of years. Following formalisation of the lease agreement between OPW and Wicklow Co. Council, the OPW will be in a position to commence the tendering process. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Government has maintained a strong commitment to the aviation sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exchequer funding of almost €5.9 million was provided to Kerry Airport during 2021. Over €4 million of this funding was provided under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025, which supported 100% of capital project proposals submitted by the airport as well as 100% of all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, with which all member states must comply. 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 at EU level. Therefore, all EU-issued licences are mutually recognised in member states. A holder of a member state issued licence who moves to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, with which all member states must comply. 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 at EU level. Therefore, all EU-issued licences are mutually recognised in member states. A person resident in Ireland must have an Irish or EU...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Quality (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Aviation Emissions are an international problem and require an international solution, and Ireland’s policy in this area is derived from measures being pursued both at EU level and globally by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). These measures generally stem from ICAO’s ‘basket of measures’ which has four pillars comprising market-based measures,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Data (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax can be paid on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. The rate for the half-yearly option is 55.5% of the annual rate, and, for the quarterly option, 28.25% of the annual rate. The number of discs issued in 2021 and the associated receipts (excluding arrears of motor tax) are as follows: Number of discs issued Percentage of discs issued ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 May 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 RSA in 10 working days, I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Howth Coast Guard Station is currently on the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) Building Maintenance Programme for a proposed extension to the rear of the station. This programme is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and my Department provides funding for these projects. IRCG is currently awaiting both the transfer of the site on which the station is built and an additional adjoining site...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test and my Department has no involvement in creating the test material or 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: Road Safety (24 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I am referring the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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.