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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator McGahon for his question. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important topic. I am answering on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, so I will be relaying the Senator's comments to him. I understand that the Senator's question is on the inclusion of the commercial bus sector in the young adult card initiative. It has always been the intention of the Minister...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Transport (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear the sense of urgency around getting this over the line. I reassure the Senator that both the NTA and the Department of Transport have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators to help inform policy decisions in respect of the transport sector. On the working group I mentioned earlier, the Department of Transport has been liaising with the Coach Tourism and Transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service 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. It is however worth noting that under road traffic legislation, all vehicle owners must be in possession...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188, 196, 202, 210, 211 and 214 together. daa is a commercial state company funded through its own resources and has not sought funding for security staff or funding to upgrade the security screening systems in Dublin Airport. I have met with and had briefings from the CEO, Dalton Philips, and other senior staff over the last week where I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A person who is resident in Ireland must have an Irish or other EU driving licence to drive here. Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence. When it comes to driving licences issued by non-EU states, we may make bilateral agreements on licence exchange, but only where the two...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: In 2021, my department received applications for a Multiple Flight Operations (MFO) authorisation from 34 air operators. All applications were approved.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Shannon Group has confirmed to my department that there was no kerosene transported to or from Shannon via airplane on 21 or 22 March 2022.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 15 March 2022, the Government approved an emergency support measure – the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme to address cost pressures arising from current high fuel prices. I can confirm that the scheme is available only to operators holding a road haulage operator licence. In deciding on this targeted, temporary scheme, the Government considered that the licensed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: To apply for or renew your driving licence you are required to provide photographic ID and evidence of your PPSN, address and residency entitlement. When an applicant applies in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office, the required documents can be examined and a face to face verification can be made. When applying online, the same information is required, but verifying...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: New security processes have been in place since the start of the year to support the implementation of new European regulatory requirements for conducting enhanced background checks on aviation personnel. The processing times associated with the new security process have been challenging for industry and I have written to the Minister for Justice informing her of the difficulties this is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 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 under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Offshore Islands (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While it is not under the remit of the Department of Transport, it is an objective of this Government to provide the necessary supports for our off-shore islands so that those communities can continue to live, and thrive, on the islands. The Department of Rural and Community Development manages a large suite of transport contracts that provide reliable and affordable mainland connectivity for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The protocols employed for scheduling driving test appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, who are statutorily responsible for the operation of the National Driving Test Service. I have therefore referred the Deputy's 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: Legislative Reviews (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Legislation for the maritime sector covers a wide timeframe ranging from before the foundation of the State until the present day. The core body of the Merchant Shipping Acts date from 1894 and consists of over 30 subsequent Merchant Shipping Acts. The Irish Maritime Directorate (IMD), made up of the Divisions across the maritime sector within my Department, has a wide-ranging legislative...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) had been in discussions with Ukrainian authorities, with a view to considering a driving licence exchange agreement. This process, to examine whether the Ukrainian licensing system is in compliance with the system in Ireland under EU Directive 2006/126/EC, had not been completed before the current conflict in Ukraine. When the process was paused, the RSA had...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Approved driving instructors are not employed by my Department or the Road Safety Authority. As independent operators, individual driving schools and instructors are best placed to determine how best to meet demand for driving lessons.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An appointment to attend in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office may be made by telephone on 0818 919 090.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (5 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service 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. It is however worth noting that under road traffic legislation, all vehicle owners must be in possession...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Data (31 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.