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

Hildegarde Naughton: While I acknowledge that City of Derry Airport (CoDA) has a role in helping to facilitate connectivity to the North-West, this airport is not eligible for funding from the Irish Exchequer under the Regional Airports Programme.  As the Deputy is aware a new Regional Airports Programme 2021-2025 was published by my Department last year.  This Programme targets funding, which is...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Council Regulation (EU) 2022/328 prohibits the sale, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, of goods and technology suited for use in aviation, including aircraft, whether or not originating in the EU, to any natural or legal person, entity, or body in Russia or for use in Russia. The Regulation provides that the period from 26 February to 28 March may be used to wind down...

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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration Tax (8 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I have policy responsibility for motor tax, local motor tax offices are operated by the local authority system. Service arrangements in the Dublin motor tax office (which is operated on behalf of all of the Dublin local authorities) are a matter for Dublin City Council.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), 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.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), which provides the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has received a response in 10 working days, I would ask that he contact my office directly.

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.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), 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.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I have sympathy for the situation in which the owner of the MFV Mary Kate finds himself. However, I wish to advise that any questions regarding European maritime safety regulations and another European Member State would be a matter for the European Commission to consider.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm that there is no charge for a driving licence issued to a person aged 70 or over.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputy Leddin for his query in respect of King John's Castle and Limerick City and County Council. Work and engagement is happening in relation to that site. The OPW work is important in the context of ascertaining the costs involved. We want to ensure that these sites are maintained and preserved. Funding issues are part of the conversations happening at the moment to ensure a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Deputy Cathal Crowe for his question and for giving me the opportunity to discuss this matter. I assure the Deputy that I will continue to support Shannon Group in its engagement with the relevant local authorities to secure the future of the sites currently within Shannon Heritage. I advise the Deputy that Shannon Group continues to work with the relevant local authorities,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Heritage Sites (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reassure the Deputy that these sites are of critical importance and that work is ongoing. Because of the complexity of the matter and the need for due diligence, we do need the Ministers for Transport, Public Expenditure and Reform and Housing, Local Government and Heritage to sign off on this. Once the due diligence exercises are completed, the final business transfer agreements can be...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Driver Licences (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will contact the RSA on the licence fee issue. The other issue may be a Department of Health one as it involves going to a doctor for a medical checkup. It is not my area but I do not believe that is covered by the GP card but I will certainly talk to the RSA around the licence fee issue. I reiterate that this is a vital road safety tool and I appreciate the Deputy has not questioned...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Driver Licences (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Just to confirm, my understanding is that the GPs do not have to issue shorter licence periods for specified illnesses. It is up to them, as they are the medical experts, to give the clinical assessment as to somebody's ability to drive. It is completely within their remit. That comes from the National Office for Traffic Medicine, which was jointly established by the Royal College of...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy. I am not taking away from the crisis for the sector, but just to outline what the Government has done, in budget 2020, arising from Brexit challenges, the marginal rate of compensation relating to the diesel rebate scheme was doubled. That increase has been maintained since. In budget 2022 there was an expansion of the accelerated capital allowance scheme for gas...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On the final issue raised by the Deputy, the logistics supply chain group is working with all stakeholders to consider, and ensure movement is happening on, issues within the logistics and supply chain sector. That includes the skills shortage. It involves working with the third level sector and raising awareness of the apprenticeships in Institute of Technology Sligo and the technological...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Driver Licences (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driving licence law is framed by the requirements of EU legislation. Under the EU directives, a person with an identified or specified illness, such as diabetes, is required to provide a medical report when applying for a learner permit or driving licence. The medical report must be completed by a general practitioner, GP, and a licence may be issued for one, three or ten years. The...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Coast Guard Service (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy will have been aware that the Doolin volunteer team was stood down due to concerns about the safety of its operations in the circumstances pertaining at the time. I am happy to confirm that the unit has been reconstituted on an interim basis, with a core group of volunteers who, the Coast Guard believes, can work and operate together. This follows extensive engagement by Coast...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Coast Guard Service (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: On the complement of the team, there are currently eight members. It is difficult to comment on the numbers of the reconstituted team. Certainly, there will perhaps be 12 members of the team to start with. Currently, additional cover is being provided from Kilkee and Killaloe. Helicopter and other emergency services are also being provided. The other recommendations of the Mulvey...