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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (5 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Electric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax, registration and insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and there is no separate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 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: Road Traffic Accidents (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for producing such statistics, I am forwarding this query to the Authority for direct response. I would, however, point out that in general the RSA does not publish statistics until all of the data has been verified and incidents have been concluded.  In relation to court cases, inquests, coroners' reports, etc., this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for producing such statistics, I am forwarding this query to the Authority for direct response. I would, however, point out that in general the RSA does not publish statistics until all of the data has been verified and incidents have been concluded. In relation to court cases, inquests, coroners' reports, etc., this may take a number of years....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Prosecutions of road traffic offences are matters for the Director of Public Prosecutions and An Garda Síochána. My Department has no role in prosecutions and does not have any figures in this regard.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is responsible for the Irish Coast Coast Guard building programme – essentially aimed at ensuring Coast Guard Units along the coast are fit for purpose. The programme is managed through The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to build and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance as necessary from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An exemption, pursuant to Article 5 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989, permitting the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft was issued for the aircraft detailed for the date specified by the Deputy. The application for this exemption detailed the destination point as OKBK Kuwait International Airport. My...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 119 together. The Road Traffic (Recognition of Foreign Driving Licences) (Ukraine) Order 2022, which came into effect on 22 April 2022, allows Ukrainians admitted to Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive to exchange their Ukrainian licences for Irish licences. Such licences are valid for 12 months and will only apply to cars and light...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Attendance at the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office in Castlebar will continue to be available by prior appointment. Having an appointment gives certainty to customers and prevents overcrowding, queueing and long waits. In fact, the non-appointment service previously available at NDLS front offices generated complaints from members of the public due to waiting times and delays. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The European and global oil markets are currently volatile, due to the conflict in Ukraine exacerbating pre-existing market shortages, primarily of diesel. This has caused a spike in the price of crude oil and refined products on the retail market. On 15 March 2022, Minister Ryan and I proposed to Government an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), 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: Driver Licences (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation 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. Member states may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange with non-EU...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test and I am aware that the Driver Theory Test provider offers various options to accommodate candidates who may require special assistance to take their test. For instance, they offer a voiceover option whereby the questions and answers are read out to the candidate over the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand that a response to Parliamentary Question Number 16826/22 was issued to Deputy Tóibín by the Road Safety Authority on Thursday 28 April. 

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving licences for truck and bus categories (Group 2 vehicles) are usually issued for a 5-year period at a cost of €55. A medical report is required to ensure that drivers meet strict medical standards. Driver fitness standards are developed on foot of EU law and international best practice. The relevant Irish legislation is the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have 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 (28 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) 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.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I remind the House that the primary purpose and focus of the Bill is to amend the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000 to facilitate a revised board composition for the MCIB. In the various interactions of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and me with Oireachtas Members on this Bill to date, we have consistently...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I apologise for not coming back on the Clinch and Lacey reports. I will do so now and will address the other issues raised earlier. A number of Senators raised the issue of the wider review of the organisational structure for marine casualty investigation in Ireland and the publication of the Clinchmaritime Limited report. The recommendations of the Clinch report will inform the wider...