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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (5 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. The only performance indicators my department has agreed with the airline detailed by the deputy are in relation to the operation of the Public Service Obligation air service between Dublin and Donegal. There are no agreed performance indicators on the broader regional development of routes. The operation of any other scheduled air...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Jul 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Minister for Justice for bringing this important Bill before the House. The Bill represents a comprehensive and co-ordinated Government response to address a number of important issues flowing from the Ukraine crisis. I will speak about Parts 6 and 7. Part 6 puts the licensed haulage emergency support scheme on a legislative footing. This scheme provided emergency financial...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I am advised that, due to the spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel three return flights and one direct flight today. I am also advised that, due to a mandate from the London Heathrow Airport authority, one return flight to Dublin from Heathrow has also been cancelled today. Aer Lingus has apologised to those...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government is acutely aware of the cost-of-living pressures people are experiencing. Addressing the cost of living is a matter for consideration as part of the budgetary preparations. I thank the Deputy for his contributions and I will take the issue back to my Government colleagues.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reassure the Deputy that the NTA is engaging regularly with Go-Ahead Ireland and other public transport operators regarding any service provision issues on the PSO network and the authority provides regular updates to the Department on these issues. Go-Ahead Ireland is actively taking steps to reduce the impact of the increased level of staff absences on service provision through an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tax Code (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax receipts in 2021 were €908 million. Motor tax receipts accrue to the Exchequer. Changes to motor tax rates, including the potential abolition of motor tax, require primary legislation. These changes are made at budget time and are given permanent effect as part of the finance Bill. A number of issues need to be considered in any proposal to abolish motor tax. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (30 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for raising this important topic. I will take this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. I understand that the Deputy's matter relates to the provision of bus services on routes operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, and whether any measures can or have been taken to improve these services. My Department has responsibility for policy and overall funding in respect...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I responded to this last time. I am very conscious of getting through the legislation. I will give a response again today but I would like to keep it brief, if that is possible, because I am conscious we have important legislation before us. The IAA has more than 120 safety experts committed to their roles, including 25 highly experienced pilots with aggregated experience of hundreds of...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have answered.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have answered the question. I have clearly outlined the independence of the IAA. I have answered the question.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have answered Senator Craughwell's question. The parliamentary draftsperson from the Office of the Attorney General provided the drafting advice and the Bill was prepared by officials with the Department with the support of the IAA.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

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Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to remind Senators that this Bill is mainly about reforming structures. It is not about recreating the regulatory framework. In respect of the expert input, that was sought for the search and rescue. As I have said, the parliamentary draftsperson from the Office of the Attorney General provided drafting advice and the Department officials worked with the IAA, which has all of...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The AAIU recommendations have all been accepted by the Department and are being acted upon.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As I said previously, my Department will undertake further analysis in respect of best practice in this area and will review oversight of aviation and aviation safety regulation in other jurisdictions. It will also review the oversight of safety regulation in other sectors in Ireland. Notwithstanding the approach in relation to contracting the advice, I am committed to examining our...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes. This legislation is about reforming the structures; it is not about the regulatory framework here.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (29 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind.  In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders. One of the issues...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jun 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: Maritime Safety (28 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority were advised of a missile/rocket firing exercise by the French military impacting a small part of the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to the South-West of Ireland and in turn informed my Department. In line with our responsibilities under the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, my Department published a marine notice based on the information provided...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (28 Jun 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. With regard to extending the validity of existing test certificates, EU Member States are...