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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Motorcycle Test. As the information requested is held by the RSA, I have therefore 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 he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of these tests. The information requested is held by the RSA. I have therefore 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 he contact my office directly.

Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Statements (16 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank everyone who spoke for their contributions on this very important subject. Providing for the defence of the state is a fundamental role of any government. Each country addresses its needs in the context of its geopolitical position, prevailing security environment and the level of funding available. As part of the defence planning process, the White Paper on Defence in 2015 and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I appreciate the circumstances as outlined, under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the operation of this test. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If the Deputy does not hear from the RSA in 10 working days, I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the operation of this test. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If the Deputy does not hear from the RSA in 10 working days, I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Yield (15 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Gross motor tax receipts for the calendar years 2019 to 2021 are as follows. Year Gross motor tax receipts (€) 2019 964,349,811 2020 939,554,114 2021 908,083,058

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (15 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the deputy that pay, and superannuation of employees are operational matters for port companies in the first instance. I am not party to discussions on the pensions dispute ongoing at the port in question. I understand that the matters referred by you in your question are currently before the Workplace Relations Commission for determination, and as such it is not appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (15 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department regularly engages with airlines on various matters including those related to consumer protections which have a legal basis at EU level. The relevant EU wide consumer protections specific to aviation are related to air passenger rights on cancellation, denied boarding and long delays - commonly known as EU261 - rights to transparency relating to air fare pricing, access to air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (15 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Accessibility requirements under current planning laws are not a matter for my Department. The installation and enforcement of disabled bays in private car parks, such as those attached to shopping centres and other commercial premises, is the responsibility of the car park's owner. My Department has no role in this regard and neither An Garda Síochána nor local authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Activities (15 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority, as the State's Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), is the body responsible for the provision of air navigation and air traffic management services in Irish controlled airspace. This includes airspace designated to the Irish State by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), known as the Shannon Flight Information Region, and also an area of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (15 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform developed Guidance and FAQs on working arrangements and temporary assignments during COVID-19 for civil and public service employers. My Department are currently engaging with DPER on this policy in relation to recent Labour Court recommendations.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (15 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I cannot comment on the precise circumstances of individual cases, under the Road Traffic (Driving Instructor Licensing) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 203 of 2009), a driving instructor licence issued prior to the regulations was treated as if it was a licence under the regulations. Therefore, under such circumstances, a recognised pre-2009 licence being treated as a licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. I am therefore referring the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Work is progressing between the Road Safety Authority and the Ukrainian authorities to establish an exchange agreement on driving licences between our two countries. Technical matters are currently being examined. It is not possible to give a timeframe for when an agreement, if any, will be signed. I wish to draw to the Deputy's attention that driving licence exchange agreements are not a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (9 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Article 3 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 (SI 385 of 1992), a licensing authority must be satisfied that the motor tax paid is appropriate for the vehicle concerned. Motor tax is based on both the construction and use of a vehicle. Where someone applies for their vehicle to be taxed at the goods rate, the vehicle must be constructed or...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator Dooley for giving me the opportunity to discuss this issue. I assure the Senator that the Government appreciates and acknowledges the strategic importance of Shannon Heritage and of the heritage sites in the mid-west region, which is a significant tourism offering, not only for the region but for the country. I am keenly aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 has had...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator Dooley and reiterate that the Government recognises the importance of these heritage sites. I acknowledge that this is a time of great uncertainty for many of the employees of Shannon Heritage but I understand that Shannon Group is continuing to engage with the staff on this matter and that in the context of any future change to the ownership and operation of the businesses,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (8 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 An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware a Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service operated between Kerry and Dublin prior to Stobart Air’s entering into voluntary liquidation in June. At that time an airline made an offer to operate on this route but with no subsidy from the State. On foot of this, this route has operated commercially since 28 July 2021. As a PSO is no longer imposed on...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The European Commission and members states are currently assessing the introduction of an EU-wide digital driving licence, using blockchain technology, as part of the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure Project. The first meeting of the Working Group on Digital Driving Licences, established under the Committee on Driving Licences, took place on 27 October 2021. The objective of...