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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial semi-state company. 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. In this regard the Government continues to provide significant business to An Post through the Department of Social Protection’s Social Welfare contract and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Human trafficking is a heinous crime based on deception and exploitation of vulnerable people. Combatting it is, and will continue to be, a priority for this Government. Over the past year we have introduced significant measures to combat trafficking, to create a more victim-centred approach to identifying and supporting victims, and to raise awareness and provide training, such as: The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) is the National Rapporteur on the Trafficking of Human Beings, as provided for in Article 19 of the EU Directive on preventing and combatting trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims. The role of the National Rapporteur includes the identification of potential trends and risks in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand that the Santa Martha Group, established in 2014, is a global partnership between the Roman Catholic Church and International Police forces, including An Garda Síochána, dedicated to eradicating human trafficking and modern day slavery. In Ireland, the Santa Martha Executive Working Group tasked the Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick to submit a report...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to advise the Deputy that the work of the interdepartmental group is at an advanced stage and the report will be submitted to Government in the near future. The organisation referred to by the Deputy has made a submission to the group which will help inform its work.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All bicycles used on public roads are required to comply with the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations 1963, as amended. During lighting-up hours, cyclists are required to have fitted and to make use of: - One front light, showing to the front a white or yellow light visible for a reasonable distance; and - One rear light, fitted to the rear of the bicycle and showing a red...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government 2020 contains a commitment to an average of a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year from 2021 to 2030 and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The transport sector currently accounts for 20% of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions levels and a reduction in emissions levels in the sector, through a combination of taxation and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Article 22 of European Regulation (EC) 1008/2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community, airlines have pricing freedom in relation to air fares and air rates for intra-Community air services. This means that airlines are not only free to set their own pricing for air fares but also for any supplementary services, for example for baggage. Article 22 also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Testing Service. This is an operational matter for the RSA. This question is therefore being referred to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputies to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Oct 2021)

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. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from the Authority in 10 working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The scheduling of appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and one in which I have no role. I am therefore passing this part of the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Oct 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department provides funding to promote and assist the development of specific support services to victims of crime within the criminal justice system. The services that receive funding offer a wide range of support to people who become a victim of crime. Some of these organisations offer support to victims of any type of crime, such as the Crime Victims Helpline or Victim Support at Court,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 413, 440 and 441 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Probate Office is an office of the High Court and under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in its functions. Probate functions are also carried out by County Registrars at District Probate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána on the matters raised by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the requested information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that prior to 2012 the Irish Prison Service did not centrally record assault figures. The Irish Prison Service commenced centrally recording the data relating to prisoner on staff assaults and prisoner on prisoner assaults in 2012. The data requested by the Deputy in relation to prisoner on staff assaults for the period 2012 to 2020 is provided in Table 1, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can advise the Deputy that on 8 October 2021 there were 3,792 people in custody. The Deputy may wish to note that a full breakdown of the number of persons currently in prison is included in the Daily Population figures which are published on the website of the Irish Prison Service – www.irishprisons.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 430, 431 and 432 together. I can advise the Deputy that the number of prisoners released from prison for the past ten years, up to and including 30 September 2021, is set out in the following table. Year Persons released 2021 (up to and including 30 September) 4,058 2020 5,776 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in all its forms is a priority for me and for Government. My Department is leading the development across Government of the third national strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence which will place a priority on prevention and reduction and will include a National Preventative Strategy. It will be the most ambitious strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Supporting a Victim's Journey is an ambitious plan which is introducing important reforms to support and protect vulnerable victims and ensure our criminal justice system is more victim-centred. I am deeply committed to implementing in full all of the recommendations set out in Supporting a Victim's Journeyand I am chairing an Implementation Oversight Group comprising all relevant...