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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An applicant for a driving licence must provide evidence of normal residence. A certificate of registration such as the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) card fulfils this requirement. A person who has applied for a GNIB card may not make a driving licence application until the GNIB card is received. An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after its date of expiry.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the Driver Testing Service. The information requested is held by the RSA. 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: Driver Licences (22 Mar 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.  I have referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Officials in my department have contacted the RSA, and they have confirmed that a response has since issued to the Deputy.  The delay was due to the collation of the extensive amount of data involved. In response to Question 10, a breakdown of how many years fully licensed drivers have held a full license, please see table below - Number of Full Licences holders current at 28th...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm to the Deputy that I am aware of the proposal by the daa to impose a drop-off charge.  The daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport and this matter is an operational matter for the company. It does not require Government approval.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not mandatory to have a public services card (PSC) to apply for a driving licence. Applications can be made in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office. A PSC may be used to establish an applicant's identity, but it is not mandatory for in-person applications and an applicant may use one of several options.  A verified MyGovID account, for which a PSC is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question.  However, as previously advised, given that City of Derry Airport is not eligible for funding from the Irish Exchequer under the Regional Airports Programme, I do not think it appropriate for me to meet with Strabane District and Donegal County Council to discuss that issue at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181, 182, 183 and 184 together. I propose to take PQs 14233/22, 14234/22, 14235/22 and 14236/22 together. The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred these questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current spike in energy prices arises from the global recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in conjunction with current international tensions and supply constraint issues. The causes of these price pressures are not within our control. This is being witnessed across the European Union as well as many other regions. Minister Ryan and I have been closely engaged with the haulage sector...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Fishing Vessels) (15-24 Metres) Regulations 2007, require that vessels in this category shall be fitted with an automatic identification system (AIS), which shall meet the performance standards drawn up by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Similar provisions apply to fishing vessels of 24m length and over and these are set out in the European...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that Aer Rianta International (ARI) is not operating any retail space in Russian airports and that ARI divested from Russia in 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of media reports of so called "ghost flights" being flown by airlines to maintain control of slots at congested European airports. I have no specific information of this practice occurring at Dublin Airport. Slots at congested European airports are governed by European regulations. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU has adopted measures to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA has been in discussions with the Ukrainian authorities with a view to considering a licence exchange agreement. However, this process is currently paused. The RSA has received a completed questionnaire from the Argentinian authorities. This is the first step in examining licensing systems. This information is currently being considered by the RSA.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: When applying in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office for a driving licence or learner permit, attendance is by appointment only. Appointments may be made online at www.ndls.ie or by telephone on 0818 919 090. An appointment-only service gives certainty to customers and prevents overcrowding, queueing and long delays for those attending in person to apply for or renew...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Question Nos. 171 and 173 together. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this query relates to an operational matter within the remit of the Road Safety Authority, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office directly. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (10 Mar 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. Therefore, all EU issued licences are mutually recognised in Member States. Member...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Mar 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. Therefore, all EU issued licences are mutually recognised in Member States. Member...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukrainian War (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A high-level group has been established in my Department to monitor and respond as appropriate to the crisis in Ukraine. The group is informed by close contact with other Government Departments, agencies and key transport stakeholders and seeks to ensure a coordinated response to the evolving situation.  As part of this process, contingency plans in the Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Department for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is the parent Department for local authorities, and therefore any funding proposals from local authorities would be submitted to that Department in the first instance.  I can advise the Deputy that my Department is continuing to engage with Shannon Group to support a smooth transfer of the sites. My Department is...