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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Sep 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: National Car Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service 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 (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Testing Service 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: Driver Test (14 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Information on the driving test waiting times is held by the RSA. I have therefore referred this part of 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. Since public health...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have consulted the Attorney General on the issues raised by Senators. He is satisfied that no conflict of interest or breach of trust arises.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reiterate the advice from the Attorney General in that he is satisfied there is no conflict of interest or a breach of trust in the engagement on this. I will further clarify the consultation process of the Bill if it would help Senators. I am conscious of time and that we will not get through discussing the issues or the amendments. Senators know that I have moved significantly on...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will speak to the amendments, which I have not done yet. That will clarify matters. The requirement in Irish law for peer crew support derives from EU regulation 2018/1042. The regulation was developed in consultation with all stakeholders, including pilot representative bodies across Europe. The final regulation represents a consensual balance of the views of all stakeholders. The...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: What was the specific question?

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On the specific crew peer support amendment before us today, there is no conflict within my Department on seeking the input of the IAA. Given the undoubted and extensive aviation safety expertise of the IAA and its remit to promote aviation safety, it would have been remiss of my Department not to have sought the IAA's input. On search and rescue, as I have stated the Department engaged...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: We all have the same aim; to have the best peer support programme. The issue is around a national peer support programme and I am saying clearly that I am open to that. However, we need to think through how it will operate, how it will be structured and how it will be funded. I cannot put something into primary legislation without that being defined. It needs to be defined through the key...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: With regard to existing peer support, we have the same law as the rest of Europe and that is enforced by the IAA. Senator Doherty's initial question was around the engagement of the IAA. The crew peer support programme is already covered by the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, regulations. As I stated earlier, there is no conflict in engaging with the IAA on this. With regard to...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is precisely the issue when I engage with the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association, IALPA, and ask how it will be funded, how it will work and how it will be structured. Those answers are not there, which is fine, but this must be done through the aviation stakeholders' forum. We are talking about trust and confidence in what is potentially a really important national peer support...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Department consulted with the IAA and I listed out its huge expertise with regard to this area. The Department also consulted with IALPA and the list of other stakeholders I listed out previously. In fact, I listened to IALPA's views and those of Senators in that regard, so much so that there is huge movement in respect of the amendments I am trying to progress today.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Amendments Nos. 3a, 3dand 5ahave been developed following consultation with the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General and my officials.The general policy intent is that, post vesting, the IAA will be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General and AirNav Ireland will be audited by a commercial statutory auditor. Amendment No. 3ato section 60 amends section 17 of the Irish Aviation...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Bill protects the workers' rights and there will be no changes to those rights. Management and unions are working through the issues currently. There will be no change to the workers' status.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I agree with the point raised by the Senators about the importance of stakeholder consultations and have proposed an identical Government amendment, which replaces "may consult with any persons" on the preparation of the statement of strategy with "shall consult with any persons". It is important to acknowledge that the IAA already recognises the importance and value of stakeholder...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The business plan of any organisation is an internally focused executive document. In effect, it is an operational plan for a given period. It may contain commercially and operationally sensitive information. As such, it would not be appropriate to place it in the public domain. The IAA will be subject to a range of accountability mechanisms provided for in the Bill and existing...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is hardwired into this legislation that the Minister must lay the section 67 report before the Houses of the Oireachtas within one month. On what could be in the business plan, the IAA will be subject to a range of accountability mechanisms provided for in the Bill. A business plan is a document that defines in detail a company's objectives and how it plans to achieve its goals. It lays...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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 Safety (14 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for compiling road traffic collision statistics and for conducting research into this and other road safety related matters. I have therefore referred this 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. However, I would assure the Deputy that my department...