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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 119 together. The Road Traffic (Recognition of Foreign Driving Licences) (Ukraine) Order 2022, which came into effect on 22 April 2022, allows Ukrainians admitted to Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive to exchange their Ukrainian licences for Irish licences. Such licences are valid for 12 months and will only apply to cars and light...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Attendance at the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office in Castlebar will continue to be available by prior appointment. Having an appointment gives certainty to customers and prevents overcrowding, queueing and long waits. In fact, the non-appointment service previously available at NDLS front offices generated complaints from members of the public due to waiting times and delays. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The European and global oil markets are currently volatile, due to the conflict in Ukraine exacerbating pre-existing market shortages, primarily of diesel. This has caused a spike in the price of crude oil and refined products on the retail market. On 15 March 2022, Minister Ryan and I proposed to Government an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 May 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 under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 May 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. Member states may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange with non-EU...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test and I am aware that the Driver Theory Test provider offers various options to accommodate candidates who may require special assistance to take their test. For instance, they offer a voiceover option whereby the questions and answers are read out to the candidate over the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand that a response to Parliamentary Question Number 16826/22 was issued to Deputy Tóibín by the Road Safety Authority on Thursday 28 April. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving licences for truck and bus categories (Group 2 vehicles) are usually issued for a 5-year period at a cost of €55. A medical report is required to ensure that drivers meet strict medical standards. Driver fitness standards are developed on foot of EU law and international best practice. The relevant Irish legislation is the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. 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: National Car Test (28 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senators for their contributions. I remind the House that the primary purpose and focus of the Bill is to amend the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000 to facilitate a revised board composition for the MCIB. In the various interactions of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, and me with Oireachtas Members on this Bill to date, we have consistently...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I apologise for not coming back on the Clinch and Lacey reports. I will do so now and will address the other issues raised earlier. A number of Senators raised the issue of the wider review of the organisational structure for marine casualty investigation in Ireland and the publication of the Clinchmaritime Limited report. The recommendations of the Clinch report will inform the wider...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (27 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Operational matters relating to An Post, including staffing issues, are a matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have a role.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (27 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy may wish to note that roadworthiness testing is not automatically required at the point of sale of a vehicle. Upon registration of new or second-hand vehicles by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, vehicle data is added to the National Driver and Vehicles File (NVDF) and relevant vehicles are notified to the NCT Service.  The applicable dates for roadworthiness...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 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: Driver Licences (27 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 (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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (27 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This matter is being investigated by Department officials. A response is not possible at this time - we will revert as soon as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Much really good work is happening across some of our local authority areas. There are pilot schemes in place. Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is piloting cargo bikes for businesses. It is a six-month cargo-bike pilot scheme. Cork City Council has the cargo bike library. In this regard, some €45,000 has been provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Transport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme focuses on optimising logistics. This is all part of what we are looking at through the ten-year haulage strategy. The programme is called SENATOR and the aim behind it is to create a new urban logistics model for enhancing city sustainability. The project will develop a smart network operator as a control tower supported on an ICT...