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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukraine War (29 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland does not have a licence exchange agreement with Ukraine. Ukrainian nationals arriving in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive (2001/55 EC) will be granted temporary residence. Access to the driving licence system is available with this residency entitlement and Ukrainian refugees can apply for an Irish driving licence in the normal way (sitting the theory test, applying...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Postal Services (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the Deputy’s recent PQ No 146 on 8 March 2022, this matter was referred to An Post and I understand that the company has been in contact with the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of scheduled air services is typically governed by international law as is the case in the European Union or by air services agreements which may be bilateral or multilateral in nature. Air services agreements set out, among other things, the arrangements for exchange of air traffic rights. Included in these agreements is the reciprocal exchange of traffic rights i.e. the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Mar 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: Traffic Management (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Mar 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: Driver Licences (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred these questions 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 (24 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving licence and national car test (NCT) fees are prescribed, exclusive of value added tax, by the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Fees) Regulations 2020 (SI 75 of 2020) and the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (SI 415 of 2017), as amended. Driving licences are granted for ten, three, or one year periods. The fee for a ten year driving licence is €55. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, which provides the National Driver Licence Service. 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 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, which provides the National Driver Licence Service. 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 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (23 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Ireland - Ethiopia Bilateral Air Services Agreement, signed in 2014, allows for the grant of fifth freedom air traffic rights for airlines of both countries, subject to the approval of the respective aeronautical authorities. International scheduled air services normally require approval in respect two scheduling periods for each year; in March for the summer season and in October for the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial semi-state company with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. The Government remains fully committed to a sustainable An Post and post office network as a key component of the economic and social infrastructure throughout Ireland. A long-term low interest loan of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An applicant for a driving licence must provide evidence of normal residence. A certificate of registration such as the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) card fulfils this requirement. A person who has applied for a GNIB card may not make a driving licence application until the GNIB card is received. An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after its date of expiry.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the Driver Testing Service. The information requested is held by the RSA. 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 (22 Mar 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.  I have referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Officials in my department have contacted the RSA, and they have confirmed that a response has since issued to the Deputy.  The delay was due to the collation of the extensive amount of data involved. In response to Question 10, a breakdown of how many years fully licensed drivers have held a full license, please see table below - Number of Full Licences holders current at 28th...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm to the Deputy that I am aware of the proposal by the daa to impose a drop-off charge.  The daa has statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport and this matter is an operational matter for the company. It does not require Government approval.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not mandatory to have a public services card (PSC) to apply for a driving licence. Applications can be made in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office. A PSC may be used to establish an applicant's identity, but it is not mandatory for in-person applications and an applicant may use one of several options.  A verified MyGovID account, for which a PSC is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question.  However, as previously advised, given that City of Derry Airport is not eligible for funding from the Irish Exchequer under the Regional Airports Programme, I do not think it appropriate for me to meet with Strabane District and Donegal County Council to discuss that issue at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181, 182, 183 and 184 together. I propose to take PQs 14233/22, 14234/22, 14235/22 and 14236/22 together. The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred these questions to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if...