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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. Shannon Commercial Properties is a subsidiary of Shannon Group, and as this is an operational matter of the Company concerned, I have forwarded your question to Shannon Group for direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 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. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from the Authority in 10 working days I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the Driver Test and Theory Test Services. 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.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear the Senator's concerns. I have had a great deal of engagement with Oireachtas Members. There has also been a large amount of consultation. I listened to the Senator's concerns regarding IALPA, which I met yesterday. Its voice and its amendments, which are being tabled here, have been well aired. I came to the Seanad today in good faith to discuss these amendments, which Senators...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I respect the decision and workings of the Seanad absolutely. It is important to say, however, there has been extensive engagement between me, IALPA, my Department, the regulator, Deputies and Senators. There have been more than ten different engagements since last year on this legislation. IALPA's proposed amendments have been tabled as part of the legislation, and I have come to the...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome this opportunity to discuss the next Coast Guard aviation contract and to clarify a number of matters raised by Members in the motion they have tabled. As has been stated by other colleagues, I am constrained by procurement law in publicly discussing matters relating to a live procurement process. For this reason, I will not be in a position today to disclose any information...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings.  An Post GeoDirectory, a subsidiary company of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test Service (NCTS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. However, I am given to understand that customers seeking test appointments may contact the NCTS directly by calling 01-4135992 or may avail of the waiting list function via the website www.ncts.ie. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Illegal Dumping (1 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The penalty points system was introduced, in 2002, with the specific aim of targeting and discouraging dangerous driving behaviour. Penalty points are applied to offences under the Road Traffic Acts which involve moving traffic. The system does not apply to other road traffic offences, such as parking offences, with the sole exception of dangerous parking. Penalty points are applied to this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The national driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by the Authority.  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 Test (1 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As indicated in the previous answer to which the Deputy refers, even before Covid not all driver testing centres offered facilities to persons choosing to accompany test candidates.  In the interests of public health, since reopening the driver testing service, the RSA has restricted access to those centres which previously offered waiting rooms and toilet facilities. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Feb 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 (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working days I would ask that...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The safe routes to school programme is a programme I am rolling out across the country. We are investing €1 million per day in walking and cycling infrastructure throughout the country. This is enabling the schools to work directly with the local authorities and An Taisce on projects and measures specific to schools in specific areas. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Exercises (27 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Management of Irish Air Traffic Control Airspace is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). I can confirm that the IAA informed my Department of its plans to manage airspace capacity in the Southern Oceanic Transition Area, in response to the notification by the Russian authorities of their intention to undertake military exercises in that area. Such management measure will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Exercises (27 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority are best-placed to provide the Deputy with the relevant information, and accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language (26 Jan 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. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on Shannon Group and as a result measures were required to taken across the Group to control costs in response to the reduction in its revenues. These measures included amongst other measures the temporary lay-off and reduced working hours for certain employees. The Group has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (25 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: After due consideration of a request made by the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) for an urgent derogation to the driving and resting time rules arising from a high level of driver absence due to confirmed covid cases and the observance by drivers of covid close contact isolation rules, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport jointly agreed to allow a temporary...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (25 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 27 July 2021, the Government agreed to commence the formal procurement process for a new Coast Guard aviation service. The decision was based on a detailed appraisal and business case prepared in accordance with the Public Spending Code. On 20th December 2021, the first stage of the process commenced, the release on eTenders of a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Response...