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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (7 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Cleggan Unit of the Coast Guard is on the priority list for the OPW Building Programme which is funded by my Department and managed by the Office of Public Works. OPW has carried out a feasibility study on a potential site at the air strip which is owned by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Good progress has been made on this important facility which is now awaiting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the Driver Testing Service. 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: Haulage Industry (7 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 15 March 2022, the Government approved an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme to address cost pressures arising from current high fuel prices. I can confirm that the scheme is available only to operators holding a road haulage operator licence. In deciding on this targeted, temporary scheme, the Government considered that the licensed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (6 Apr 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 and appropriate 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 licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (6 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Ireland - Ethiopia Bilateral Air Services Agreement, signed in 2014, allows for the grant of fifth freedom air traffic rights for airlines of both countries, subject to the approval of the respective aeronautical authorities. The fifth freedom of the air is the right to fly between two or more foreign countries, on a flight originating in or ultimately destined for the country of the air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (6 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 15 March 2022, the Government approved an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme to address cost pressures arising from current high fuel prices. I can confirm that the scheme will be open to operators holding a road haulage operator licence. The Department is currently working to make the scheme operative. Details of how to apply, as well as the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (6 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 20 and 22 together. Firstly, let me reiterate that this Government is seriously concerned by the lack of consultation or notice offered by P&O in relation to its decision in the United Kingdom, which is contrary to all acceptable industrial relations practice. I can confirm for the Deputy that I have received correspondence from the UK Secretary of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (6 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) conducts oversight activities, including inspections and audits, of airports, air carriers, cargo companies, airport suppliers and the suppliers of in-flight services. In addition Irish airports are subject to periodic inspections by the European Commission. My Department receives regular reports on the results of oversight activities but the Deputy will...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator McGahon for his question. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important topic. I am answering on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, so I will be relaying the Senator's comments to him. I understand that the Senator's question is on the inclusion of the commercial bus sector in the young adult card initiative. It has always been the intention of the Minister...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear the sense of urgency around getting this over the line. I reassure the Senator that both the NTA and the Department of Transport have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators to help inform policy decisions in respect of the transport sector. On the working group I mentioned earlier, the Department of Transport has been liaising with the Coach Tourism and Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) 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. It is however worth noting that under road traffic legislation, all vehicle owners must be in possession...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188, 196, 202, 210, 211 and 214 together. daa is a commercial state company funded through its own resources and has not sought funding for security staff or funding to upgrade the security screening systems in Dublin Airport. I have met with and had briefings from the CEO, Dalton Philips, and other senior staff over the last week where I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A person who is resident in Ireland must have an Irish or other EU driving licence to drive here. Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence. When it comes to driving licences issued by non-EU states, we may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange, but only where the two...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: In 2021, my department received applications for a Multiple Flight Operations (MFO) authorisation from 34 air operators. All applications were approved.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Shannon Group has confirmed to my department that there was no kerosene transported to or from Shannon via airplane on 21 or 22 March 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 15 March 2022, the Government approved an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme to address cost pressures arising from current high fuel prices. I can confirm that the scheme is available only to operators holding a road haulage operator licence. In deciding on this targeted, temporary scheme, the Government considered that the licensed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: To apply for or renew your driving licence you are required to provide photographic ID and evidence of your PPSN, address and residency entitlement. When an applicant applies in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office, the required documents can be examined and a face to face verification can be made. When applying online, the same information is required, but verifying...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: New security processes have been in place since the start of the year to support the implementation of new European regulatory requirements for conducting enhanced background checks on aviation personnel. The processing times associated with the new security process have been challenging for industry and I have written to the Minister for Justice informing her of the difficulties this is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 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 under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications.