Results 3,481-3,500 of 8,928 for speaker:Hildegarde Naughton
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021) Hildegarde Naughton: I will come back to the Chairman on whether it exclusively under the Department of Finance's remit.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021) Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021) Hildegarde Naughton: Yes.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021) Hildegarde Naughton: That is why the Minister, Deputy Ryan, is engaging with the Minister for Finance in this regard.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021) Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of that.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021) Hildegarde Naughton: We need to engage with the sector. We have been doing that. This is not just a one-off meeting.
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021) Hildegarde Naughton: I do not want to pre-empt that meeting with the IRHA. Obviously, we need to meet with and listen to the association. Work is ongoing in this regard. We want a workable solution. I commend the IRHA and the FTAI. They have been under enormous pressure but have engaged with me and with the Department to a great degree. We want to get a solution. It will probably not solve everything, but...
- Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021) Hildegarde Naughton: There is ongoing engagement. This engagement will continue in the coming days.
- Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (24 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport and Communications pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.
- Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputies for their comments on the Bill. I welcome the engagement on it and the underlying support for an enhanced legislative framework for the investigation of marine casualties in Ireland. Although a relatively short Bill of only 16 sections, it contains important provisions to amend and update the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000 and thereby to...
- Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: I move: “That the Bill be now read a Second Time.” I am pleased to introduce the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021 for the consideration of this House. The primary objective and focus of the Bill is to amend the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000 to facilitate a revised board composition for the Marine...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (24 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: While my Department is responsible for the drafting of disabled parking regulations, the enforcement of these regulations is a matter for An Garda Síochána, local authority traffic wardens and, in the case of prosecution for non-payment, the Courts Service. I cannot meet the Deputy's request as my Department does not hold the information concerned.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (24 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing (CVRT) services have been classified as essential services as provided for under Part 2, Item 14(w) of the Schedule to the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 10) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 701 of 2020). Accordingly, testing is continuing as normal and all commercial vehicle testing centres are currently fully...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: All applicants for a driving licence can apply online if they have a verified MyGovID account, which requires a public services card. Detailed information on how to apply for a driving licence, online or in person, is available on the National Driver Licence Service website at www.ndls.ie.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Labour Court (23 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. The Labour Court ruling concerns 10 administrative staff of Shannon Commercial Properties who were moved for a period of time from a 5 day week to a 3 day week working pattern and corresponding reduction in pay in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on Shannon Group. The trade union submits that as the staff concerned are public...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (23 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: National policy on aviation aims to enhance Ireland’s connectivity by ensuring safe, secure and competitive access responsive to the needs of business, tourism and consumers. It recognises the important role which regional airports play in their areas and in regional development and undertakes to support these airports to make a sustainable contribution to their local economies and...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (23 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, following the liquidation of Stobart Air on 12 June, and on foot of an emergency procurement process in accordance with EU Regulation 1008/2002, which governs PSO air services, a temporary 7 month contract was awarded to the Swedish airline, Amapola FlyG AB to operate PSO air service between Donegal and Dublin. This temporary contract, which is in place until 25...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (23 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: The report by Clinchmaritime Ltd. was received in July 2021. The report and its recommendations are currently being considered by officials in my Department as part of the review of organisational structures for marine casualty investigation in Ireland. Additionally, the Department is engaging with the Office of the Attorney General to obtain legal advice on certain aspects of the report.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Nov 2021)
Hildegarde Naughton: Thank you for raising the question regarding this case (details supplied). A response in this matter has been issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Nov 2021)
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.