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

Hildegarde Naughton: The current spike in energy prices arises from the global recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic in conjunction with current international tensions and supply constraint issues. The causes of these price pressures are not within our control. This is being witnessed across the European Union as well as many other regions. Minister Ryan and I have been closely engaged with the haulage sector...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Merchant Shipping (Safety of Fishing Vessels) (15-24 Metres) Regulations 2007, require that vessels in this category shall be fitted with an automatic identification system (AIS), which shall meet the performance standards drawn up by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Similar provisions apply to fishing vessels of 24m length and over and these are set out in the European...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that Aer Rianta International (ARI) is not operating any retail space in Russian airports and that ARI divested from Russia in 2013.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of media reports of so called "ghost flights" being flown by airlines to maintain control of slots at congested European airports. I have no specific information of this practice occurring at Dublin Airport. Slots at congested European airports are governed by European regulations. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EU has adopted measures to address the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA has been in discussions with the Ukrainian authorities with a view to considering a licence exchange agreement. However, this process is currently paused. The RSA has received a completed questionnaire from the Argentinian authorities. This is the first step in examining licensing systems. This information is currently being considered by the RSA.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: When applying in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office for a driving licence or learner permit, attendance is by appointment only. Appointments may be made online at www.ndls.ie or by telephone on 0818 919 090. An appointment-only service gives certainty to customers and prevents overcrowding, queueing and long delays for those attending in person to apply for or renew...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Question Nos. 171 and 173 together. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this query relates to an operational matter within the remit of the Road Safety Authority, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office directly. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence, are all set at EU level. Therefore, all EU issued licences are mutually recognised in Member States. Member...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law, which sets out the driver licensing legislation with which all Member States must comply. The format of driving licences, categories of vehicles, and the standards to be met in driving tests to qualify for a licence are all set at EU level. Therefore, all EU issued licences are mutually recognised in Member States. Member...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ukrainian War (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A high-level group has been established in my Department to monitor and respond as appropriate to the crisis in Ukraine. The group is informed by close contact with other Government Departments, agencies and key transport stakeholders and seeks to ensure a coordinated response to the evolving situation.  As part of this process, contingency plans in the Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Department for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is the parent Department for local authorities, and therefore any funding proposals from local authorities would be submitted to that Department in the first instance.  I can advise the Deputy that my Department is continuing to engage with Shannon Group to support a smooth transfer of the sites. My Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The final Report by the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) into the Rescue 116 Accident at Blackrock, Co Mayo on 14 March 2017 was published on 5 November 2021. The Report contains 42 Safety Recommendations of which 14 are addressed to the Minister for Transport. A formal (and separate) response was required to each of the fourteen transmittal letters containing the Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department formally responded to the Chief Inspector of Air Accidents in respect of each safety recommendation addressed to me, in advance of the 90 day timeframe required under the relevant EU legislation. The EU legislation requires the Air Accident Investigation Unit to inform the Department within 60 days of receipt of those responses, whether or not it considers the replies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: A focused review of the Irish Aviation Authority’s (IAA) role as national civil aviation regulator was completed in 2021. The independent review, carried out by Bureau Veritas, focused on areas of regulation that are outside the EU regulatory framework. The scope of the review covered the full range of activities in respect of aircraft operations, airworthiness, licensing,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The 2022 current allocation in subhead E3 Maritime administration and IRCG is €71.47 million Over €65m of the allocation is for the provision of Coast Guard Aviation Services.  Other significant expenditure relates to maintaining the marine radio infrastructure for the Rescue Coordination Centres, volunteer training, exercises, equipment maintenance and renewal, IT...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The provision of an effective Maritime Search and Rescue service is critical to Ireland as an island nation with a strong maritime sector. The sector depends on the reliability and professionalism of the Irish Coast Guard and all its component parts – including its 900 volunteers and Coast Guard aviation service – to offer a service which can deploy at a moment’s notice...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (9 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Funding of €23.405m (€15.39m capital and €8.015m current) is available for allocation under Subhead D3 in 2022. This Subhead makes provision for supports to regional airports under the Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025. An additional €20.66m (€2.66m capital and €18m current) is also available for allocation under this Programme in 2022, under...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Decisions relating to the provision of driving licences come under the remit of the Department of Transport. The tendering process for the provision of driving licences is a matter for that Department.The Government is committed to a sustainable An Post and Post Office Network. An Post provides important services to its customers and key Government services to citizens, including through...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority is responsible for the operation of the driving test service and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.