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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. I am therefore referring the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Work is progressing between the Road Safety Authority and the Ukrainian authorities to establish an exchange agreement on driving licences between our two countries. Technical matters are currently being examined. It is not possible to give a timeframe for when an agreement, if any, will be signed. I wish to draw to the Deputy's attention that driving licence exchange agreements are not a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (9 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Article 3 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 (SI 385 of 1992), a licensing authority must be satisfied that the motor tax paid is appropriate for the vehicle concerned. Motor tax is based on both the construction and use of a vehicle. Where someone applies for their vehicle to be taxed at the goods rate, the vehicle must be constructed or...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator Dooley for giving me the opportunity to discuss this issue. I assure the Senator that the Government appreciates and acknowledges the strategic importance of Shannon Heritage and of the heritage sites in the mid-west region, which is a significant tourism offering, not only for the region but for the country. I am keenly aware of the devastating impact that Covid-19 has had...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senator Dooley and reiterate that the Government recognises the importance of these heritage sites. I acknowledge that this is a time of great uncertainty for many of the employees of Shannon Heritage but I understand that Shannon Group is continuing to engage with the staff on this matter and that in the context of any future change to the ownership and operation of the businesses,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings. An Post GeoDirectory, a subsidiary company of An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware a Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service operated between Kerry and Dublin prior to Stobart Air’s entering into voluntary liquidation in June. At that time an airline made an offer to operate on this route but with no subsidy from the State. On foot of this, this route has operated commercially since 28 July 2021. As a PSO is no longer imposed on...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The European Commission and members states are currently assessing the introduction of an EU-wide digital driving licence, using blockchain technology, as part of the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure Project. The first meeting of the Working Group on Digital Driving Licences, established under the Committee on Driving Licences, took place on 27 October 2021. The objective of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the Driver Test 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 Test (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the Driver Test 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 (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There are a number of situations where a person exchanging a UK driving licence might not get all the categories on that licence transferred to the Irish licence. Under EU law, an application for a truck or bus licence (categories C and D) must be accompanied by a completed medical report. If a person with a truck or bus category on their UK licence attends a National Driver Licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and 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. However, I wish to clarify to the Deputy that the Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. Shannon Commercial Properties is a subsidiary of Shannon Group, and as this is an operational matter of the Company concerned, I have forwarded your question to Shannon Group for direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten days please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 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. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from the Authority in 10 working days I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the Driver Test and Theory Test Services. 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.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear the Senator's concerns. I have had a great deal of engagement with Oireachtas Members. There has also been a large amount of consultation. I listened to the Senator's concerns regarding IALPA, which I met yesterday. Its voice and its amendments, which are being tabled here, have been well aired. I came to the Seanad today in good faith to discuss these amendments, which Senators...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I respect the decision and workings of the Seanad absolutely. It is important to say, however, there has been extensive engagement between me, IALPA, my Department, the regulator, Deputies and Senators. There have been more than ten different engagements since last year on this legislation. IALPA's proposed amendments have been tabled as part of the legislation, and I have come to the...

Seanad: Search and Rescue Policy: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome this opportunity to discuss the next Coast Guard aviation contract and to clarify a number of matters raised by Members in the motion they have tabled. As has been stated by other colleagues, I am constrained by procurement law in publicly discussing matters relating to a live procurement process. For this reason, I will not be in a position today to disclose any information...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (2 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on all new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings.  An Post GeoDirectory, a subsidiary company of...