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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The issuing of driving licences is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. 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: Shannon Airport Facilities (9 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 to 196, inclusive, together. Exemptions permitting the carriage of munitions of war on civil aircraft are granted pursuant to Article 5 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989. These exemptions are applied for by, and granted to, civil air transport operators only. From 2010 to 2020 the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (8 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 39 and 40 together. An Post is a commercial semi-state company and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. There are no plans to bring forward a public service obligation at this time. The Government is committed to a sustainable An Post and post office network. An Post provides important...

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputies for their contributions. I will have the Minister come back to Deputy Catherine Murphy on the question she posed. As I mentioned earlier, this measure is essential to ensure continued close law enforcement co-operation between the EU and the UK. It is vital we meet the highest standards possible when it comes to the investigation and prosecution of crimes, and the ongoing...

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 and 157 together. 150 and 157 together. An Post is a commercial semi-state company and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. There are no plans to bring forward a public service obligation at this time. The Government is committed to a sustainable An Post and post...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity period of Initial Basic Training Certificates is set out in legislation. Making a change to the validity of an existing certificate requires a change in law. The recent extensions were made depending on when an IBT cert was issued, for certs issued between the 01 March 2018 - 30 June 2019. No further extensions are being considered at this time. I appreciate the cut-off...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The regulatory requirements for registration of persons onboard passenger ships operating on domestic voyages do not prescribe mandatory reporting to the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG). The European Union (Registration of Persons Sailing on board Passenger Ships) Regulations 2019 require that such information must be lodged ashore with a passenger registrar, responsible for the transmission of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The regulatory requirements for registration of persons onboard passenger ships operating on domestic voyages do not prescribe mandatory reporting to the IRCG. The European Union (Registration of Persons Sailing on board Passenger Ships) Regulations 2019 require that such information must be logged ashore with a passenger registrar, responsible for the transmission of information on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (7 Dec 2021)

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. The procurement process will will be undertaken in line with the Government Decision of 27 July 2021 and with EU procurement law, most notably...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) exercises safety oversight of the aviation Search and Rescue operator through its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and a National Search & Rescue Approval. The role of the IAA concerning Search and Rescue covers both the aviation safety regulation and oversight of Search and Rescue operations performed by air, the operator, and the aircraft, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Merchant Shipping Act, 1992, as amended, is the primary legislation relevant to the operation of passenger ships and passenger boats operating on domestic voyages in Ireland. Passenger ships are required to undergo annual surveys undertaken by the Marine Survey Office (MSO) for the issue of a Passenger Ship Certificate. For passenger boats, the requirement is for a biennial inspection by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver theory test are handled by the Driver Theory Test Service, provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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 he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) as the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland. The Deputy's question has been referred to the IAA for a direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 and 174 together. I propose answering parliamentary questions 60087 and 60088 together. My Department, in conjunction with the IMDO, have been keeping the issue of direct shipping routes to the Continent under close review both in the context of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Since January 2019, my Department has had very regular discussions with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am keenly aware of the difficulties caused by the shortage of HGV drivers, given that the road haulage sector has a highly important role in our economy. The HGV driver shortage is a challenge here in Ireland and throughout Europe. It is a multifaceted issue with a range of different contributing factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which has clearly had a significant impact on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will ask my officials to provide the information to the Deputy when is it obtained.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Chicago Convention) adopted in 1944, established a framework of rules and best practice for the operation of civil aviation internationally, It also established the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations charged with coordinating and regulating international air transport. Ireland is a signatory to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant business impact on carriers. Throughout the pandemic they have kept chains open to ensure vital supplies such as vaccines were delivered to this country. Carriers have been dealing with rapidly changing rules and regulations for many different countries throughout the world, checking multiple non-standard documents. In view of this I do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (7 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As set out in the Programme for Government, the Government is acting to improve conditions for people in the International Protection Programme, including access to the driving licence system. However, a number of legal, administrative and technical issues need to be resolved to achieve this. Provisions in the Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021, to be introduced at Committee Stage, will...