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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The final Report by the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) into the Rescue 116 Accident at Blackrock, Co Mayo on 14 March 2017 was published on 5 November 2021. The Report contains 42 Safety Recommendations of which 14 are addressed to the Minister for Transport. A formal (and separate) response was required to each of the fourteen transmittal letters containing the Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department formally responded to the Chief Inspector of Air Accidents in respect of each safety recommendation addressed to me, in advance of the 90 day timeframe required under the relevant EU legislation. The EU legislation requires the Air Accident Investigation Unit to inform the Department within 60 days of receipt of those responses, whether or not it considers the replies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A focused review of the Irish Aviation Authority’s (IAA) role as national civil aviation regulator was completed in 2021. The independent review, carried out by Bureau Veritas, focused on areas of regulation that are outside the EU regulatory framework. The scope of the review covered the full range of activities in respect of aircraft operations, airworthiness, licensing,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The 2022 current allocation in subhead E3 Maritime administration and IRCG is €71.47 million Over €65m of the allocation is for the provision of Coast Guard Aviation Services.  Other significant expenditure relates to maintaining the marine radio infrastructure for the Rescue Coordination Centres, volunteer training, exercises, equipment maintenance and renewal, IT...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The provision of an effective Maritime Search and Rescue service is critical to Ireland as an island nation with a strong maritime sector. The sector depends on the reliability and professionalism of the Irish Coast Guard and all its component parts – including its 900 volunteers and Coast Guard aviation service – to offer a service which can deploy at a moment’s notice...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Funding of €23.405m (€15.39m capital and €8.015m current) is available for allocation under Subhead D3 in 2022. This Subhead makes provision for supports to regional airports under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. An additional €20.66m (€2.66m capital and €18m current) is also available for allocation under this Programme in 2022, under...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Decisions relating to the provision of driving licences come under the remit of the Department of Transport. The tendering process for the provision of driving licences is a matter for that Department.The Government is committed to a sustainable An Post and Post Office Network. An Post provides important services to its customers and key Government services to citizens, including through...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority is responsible for the operation of the driving test service and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA 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: Airport Policy (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I acknowledge that City of Derry Airport (CoDA) has a role in helping to facilitate connectivity to the North-West, this airport is not eligible for funding from the Irish Exchequer under the Regional Airports Programme.  As the Deputy is aware a new Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 was published by my Department last year.  This Programme targets funding, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Economic Sanctions (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Council Regulation (EU) 2022/328 prohibits the sale, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, of goods and technology suited for use in aviation, including aircraft, whether or not originating in the EU, to any natural or legal person, entity, or body in Russia or for use in Russia. The Regulation provides that the period from 26 February to 28 March may be used to wind down...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority is responsible for the operation of the driving test service and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA 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: Vehicle Registration Tax (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I have policy responsibility for motor tax, local motor tax offices are operated by the local authority system. Service arrangements in the Dublin motor tax office (which is operated on behalf of all of the Dublin local authorities) are a matter for Dublin City Council.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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 (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My department does not have access to individual applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), which provides the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has received a response in 10 working days, I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority is responsible for the operation of the driving test service and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA 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 (8 Mar 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 (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have sympathy for the situation in which the owner of the MFV Mary Kate finds himself. However, I wish to advise that any questions regarding European maritime safety regulations and another European Member State would be a matter for the European Commission to consider.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm that there is no charge for a driving licence issued to a person aged 70 or over.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputy Leddin for his query in respect of King John's Castle and Limerick City and County Council. Work and engagement is happening in relation to that site. The OPW work is important in the context of ascertaining the costs involved. We want to ensure that these sites are maintained and preserved. Funding issues are part of the conversations happening at the moment to ensure a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputy Cathal Crowe for his question and for giving me the opportunity to discuss this matter. I assure the Deputy that I will continue to support Shannon Group in its engagement with the relevant local authorities to secure the future of the sites currently within Shannon Heritage. I advise the Deputy that Shannon Group continues to work with the relevant local authorities,...