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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU legislation, which sets out the driver licensing requirements with which all Member States must comply. Driving licence formats, vehicle categories and driving test standards are all set at EU level. Bilateral agreements on licence exchange may be made with non-EU jurisdictions. These agreements can be made where the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In Summer 2020 the Shannon Airport Group informed my Department that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure in order to secure the long-term viability of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. Government noted, inter alia, the intention of the Group to explore the potential to transfer the business of key heritage sites, where...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In relation to future structures for marine accident investigation, Cabinet approval has been given to the preparation of draft heads of a General Scheme to provide for a new marine accident investigation unit based on the establishment of a full-time investigative resource. Work on the General Scheme is at an advanced stage in my Department. Subject to Government approval, the General...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Cabinet approval has been given to the preparation of draft heads of a General Scheme to provide for a new marine accident investigation structure based on the establishment of a full-time unit. Work on the General Scheme is at an advanced stage in my Department. The proposals for the new Marine Accident Investigation Unit (MAIU) are being developed based along the lines of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Clinchmaritime Report relates to the optimal structure for marine accident investigation in Ireland. It is still the subject of an engagement with the Office of the Attorney General on certain aspects therein. Advice has now been received from the Office and is currently being considered. Once this engagement has concluded, a decision will be made regarding publication.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on driving test waiting times is held by the 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving theory 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 (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the employer of driver testers . I am therefore passing 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. Due to suspension of driver testing services in the first 2020 lockdown, along with health protocols since resumption and further curtailing of services...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have no information on individual cases. 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: Driver Test (21 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have no information on individual cases. 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: Road Traffic Offences (20 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The project that enables electronic transfer of driver disqualifications details from the Courts Service to my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) has now been successfully completed. The Courts Service have started to use the new electronic interface since early September 2022, and this has replaced the manual process. The new solution will enhance road safety by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (20 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for 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 is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 Sep 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. I am very aware of the challenges that the RSA and the NCTS are currently facing to meet...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the Driver Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Bus Services (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputy Ó Cathasaigh for raising this important topic, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Eamon Ryan. As the Deputy will be aware, while the majority of public transport in Ireland is provided by the publicly-subvented bus and rail services funded through NTA's public service obligation, PSO, programme, the public transport system also includes...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Bus Services (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I raised this issue regarding the timeline with the Minister to try to get clarity for the Deputy. Licensed bus and coach operators are an integral part of the overall public transport system, especially in areas not covered by existing public service bus and rail services. While it is regrettable that a family-owned bus operator like Suirway, which has been providing services in the east...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Wind Energy Generation (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am taking this issue on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan. The Derrybrien wind farm was first referred by the European Commission to the Court of Justice of the EU in 2006, case C-215/06, and has been the subject of infringement proceedings, and the subject of a lump sum fine of €5 million and significant daily fines of...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Wind Energy Generation (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The ESB is a commercial State company. It has accepted the decision of An Bord Pleanála and is in the process of preparing for the decommissioning and removal of the wind farm. As previously stated, the Government has explored all avenues and impacts in this regard and is satisfied that there is no legal basis for its continued operation. The Government is committed to pursuing the...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Waste Management (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I appreciate the seriousness of this issue and, as I said, DCC is actively engaged at a senior level with An Garda Síochána in the ongoing efforts to eliminate illegal dumping in this area. While enforcement action in this area is a matter for the local authorities, the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications encourages a multifaceted approach to tackling the...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage: Waste Management (15 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am taking this issue on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan. Tackling illegal dumping and other waste crime is a priority for the Minister and his Department, which continues to provide substantial support to local authorities dealing with challenging waste enforcement cases. Illegal dumping is first and foremost a matter...