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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This needs to get state aid approval, which we are very sure we will get. It will be a grant given by the State to the postmasters but through An Post, so An Post will administer the grant. It will be done in consultation between the IPU and An Post and will then be approved by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The exact workings of that have to be figured out between the IPU and An Post, and then it will be agreed by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The aim is to target those that are struggling the most so as to ensure that we can keep the existing post office network open and that those that are most in need will benefit most. How it will work out will have to be worked out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government decision was yesterday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes. I would say very soon. There is no issue with this.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It will be ready by 1 January because the €8.5 million pandemic relief fund ends on 31 December. It will be in time for that. That is a guarantee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post will administer it. I do not have the details as to how that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: They will be, between the IPU and An Post.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Saturday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I did. I saw part of it, not all.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reiterate that this can never happen again. I have had daily meetings with the DAA and I met with the chair of the DAA and with the SIPTU trade union because I know staff are under huge pressure there at the moment. I agree with the Chairman in regard to ensuring that passengers are not outside in the rain and that cover has to be provided for them, and I am categoric on that. Yes, those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I absolutely agree. This plan has to work this weekend and I will be monitoring and watching this acutely. Passengers will be the first to say whether they have confidence in this plan or not, so this has to work this weekend. I will be in daily contact with them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Absolutely.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Operational matters relating to  the Post Office Network, including staffing issues and the contracting of postmasters, are a matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have a role.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the driving test. As this is an operational matter for the RSA, this question is therefore being referred 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 (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department engages in corporate governance monitoring and oversight of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) on an ongoing basis and is apprised of matters relating to roadworthiness testing in this context. However, the operation of the National Car Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the RSA, and accordingly I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (31 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 and in the price of 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (31 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Consideration of this issue is nearing completion and it is intended that a letter will issue shortly from my Department to Dublin Port Company advising them of the decision on the Company's request for a pension increase.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As a general rule, the Road Traffic Acts impose penalties for traffic offences rather than other offences, such as possession of illegal substances.  They do of course provide for driving disqualifications where a person is actually under the influence of an intoxicant. However, I would draw the Deputy's attention to section 27 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.  Under this section,...