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

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware my Department developed a Covid Supplementary Support Scheme for Irish airports to help address liquidity issues as a result of Covid-19.  Under this Scheme, aid is available under the EU’s Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current emergency of COVID-19, and Article 107(2)(b) of the Treaty of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While operational arrangements at driving test centres are a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I understand that prior to COVID 19 some test centres did offer toilet facilities. In some cases, indoor waiting rooms were also made available to driving instructors or other accompanying persons while learner drivers underwent their test.  However, in the interests of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Jan 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: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enquires relating to driver licensing are dealt with by the National Driver Licence Service, 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: Parking Provision (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Disabled Parking Permit (also known as the European Parking Card or Disabled Parking Badge) is available to people living in Ireland whose mobility is severely restricted, whether they are drivers or passengers, and also to those who are registered blind. In 2010 the Department conducted a review of the Disabled Parking Scheme, in consultation with various stakeholders. One of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, on 15 December last I announced the provision of almost €108 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal.  This funding was administered under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025, the Covid-19 Regional State Airports Programme 2021, and the Covid-19 Supplementary Supports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A person who is normally resident in Ireland but currently working or studying abroad can apply by post to renew or replace their driving licence. Details are available on the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) website at www.ndls.ie/licensed-driver/driving-abroad.html#are-you-livi ng-abroad-to-study-or-working-abroad-to-carry-out-a-task-of- a-definite-duration. A person living and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The issuing of driving licences is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). To apply to exchange an Australian driving licence for an Irish driving licence, the person must contact the RSA. As Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. 

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

Hildegarde Naughton: During the Covid crisis the aviation sector, including Cork Airport, has benefited considerably from a suite of measures to support businesses across the economy, including but not limited to, the wage subsidy scheme, grants, a commercial rates waiver, deferred tax liabilities and the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme.  In addition to the horizontal supports available,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driving licence law is based on a framework of EU law. The current extensions to the validity of driving licences were granted under EU Regulation 2021/267. The Regulation applied to driving licences with expiry dates up to 30 June 2021. Ireland subsequently received authorisation from the EU under Commission Decision 2021/1362 to extend this applicable period to cover licences that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service, including the implementation of health and safety arrangements at test centres in response to Covid-19, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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: Road Safety Authority (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for recruiting enforcement transport officers and vehicle inspectors. The information requested is held by the Authority. This question is therefore being referred 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: Legislative Measures (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Traffic Act 2016, like many Road Traffic Acts, addressed a range of matters.  Many of the most significant, in particular the provisions relating to intoxicated driving, have been commenced.  However, a number of provisions have not yet been commenced, and I am happy to set out the position in relation to these provisions. Sections 3 to 6 of the 2016 Act relate to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Programmes (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Regional Airports Programme 2021 to 2025 supports Ireland’s smallest airports i.e. those that provide connectivity and handle less than 1 million annual passengers.  In addition to targeting funding at safety and security projects and activities, the programme encourages airports to reduce emissions and build climate resilience. As the Deputy will be aware, by virtue of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 17 December 2021, the Minister for Transport issued a statement clarifying that applicants for international protection can now apply for driving licences and learner permits.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority, this question is being referred 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 (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The disqualification of drivers is an important road safety measure; it keeps dangerous drivers off our roads and it acts as a deterrent to possible disqualification, thereby reducing the risk of drivers engaging in bad behaviour. Accordingly, proper administration and enforcement of driver disqualification is critical to safety on our roads. The disqualification of drivers and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority, this question is being referred 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: Road Traffic Accidents (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 and 277 together. Statistics and analysis of road deaths in Ireland are in the public domain, and are published by the Road Safety Authority.  The Deputy can consult these reports here -  rsa.ie/docs/default-source/about/provisional-review-of-fatal ities-2021.pdf?Status=Master&sfvrsn=989299e1_3  - and here - ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In respect of prosecutions, this data is not immediately available and must be compiled from data held by An Garda Síochána (AGS). I have asked for this data to be compiled, and shall forward it to the Deputy as soon as it is available. In regard to the other information sought, I have asked the Road Safety Authority (RSA). However, it is not possible to match collisions...