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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The establishment of the Parole Board on a statutory footing is a priority action under Justice Plan 2021 and is a key commitment in the Programme for Government. The Deputy will wish to note that the relevant legislation was enacted in July 2019 and last month I announced the commencement of the Parole Act and the establishment of the new Parole Board. The purpose of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, the establishment of the Parole Board on a statutory footing is a priority action under Justice Plan 2021 and is a key commitment in the Programme for Government. The relevant legislation was enacted in July 2019 and last month I announced the commencement of the Parole Act and the establishment of the new Parole Board. The purpose of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, responsibility for fee restoration rests with my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. However, that being said, I wish to reassure you that my Department has been actively engaging with all relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, to resolve this matter. Under the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 549 and 550 together. I propose to take PQs 549 and 550 together. Provision of safe and secure custody and dignity of care to persons in the penal system in Ireland is a priority for me as Minister and for the Irish Prison Service.  Delivery of the Limerick Prison redevelopment project is a key element of ongoing work in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Tackling domestic abuse and providing supports for victims is a priority for me as Minister and for Government. I am working with my colleagues and with our partners to ensure we have an appropriate collective national response that supports victims and holds perpetrators to account. I would like to assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána attaches the highest priority to domestic...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The role of the Psychology Service in the Irish Prison Service is to deliver, develop and manage an integrated (mental health and criminogenic need) assessment and treatment service for people in custody, in line with service plans and objectives, and within established professional standards, guidelines and policy.  I am informed that at present, there are no occupational psychologists...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Among the changes introduced by Part 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, was a change in legislation which removed those who offer their services as a prostitute from the existing offences of soliciting. This was done to give effect to the policy of providing additional protection to those involved in prostitution, especially for those that are particularly vulnerable and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Justice Plan 2021 and the Programme for Government commits to reviewing and modernising alcohol licensing. My Department has been actively engaged with the Night-Time Economy Taskforce looking at innovative approaches to support and develop a vibrant, diverse night-time culture and economy in Ireland. Reforming and modernising our licensing law is an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Coroners are independent statutory officers. The timing and conduct of inquests in any district is a matter entirely for the coroner concerned. Neither I or my Department has any function in this regard. Most coroners hold inquests in local court houses, and as a result of Covid-19 public health considerations, inquests have unfortunately been severely curtailed. My Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (9 Sep 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Local authority traffic wardens are empowered by law to enforce a range of parking offences, including that of parking in a cycle lane. The recruitment, deployment, and resourcing of wardens are matters for each individual local authority and my Department has no role in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The rights of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air are protected by Regulation (EC) 1107/2006.  The Regulation obliges tour operators, air carriers and airport management bodies to provide high-quality and practical help to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility so that they have the same travel opportunities as others.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Individual cases are a matter for the Authority and the question in relation to this case is being referred to it 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: Road Safety (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department cannot provide all the details required. Details on collisions are recorded and provided by An Garda Síochána which falls under the remit of the Department of Justice. While the Road Safety Authority does publish some statistics detailing the number, type and location of collisions, this is only following verification of the incident which can, in some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland received authorisation from the EU to extend driving licences that expire between 1 July and 31 October 2021 for an additional 10 months. This authorisation was received on 30 June under EU Regulation 2021/267 and was applied on 2 July 2021. When the extension was applied, the expiry date on the driver file for each person affected was updated to the new expiry date. It is not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Irish or EU driving licence is required in order to drive in Ireland. To be licensed to drive on Irish roads, a person must meet the high standards of safety of the driving test set out in national and EU legislation. A person with a non-EU driving licence can exchange their licence for an Irish licence if there is an exchange agreement in place with that country. Otherwise, they will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Road safety policy during the pandemic has depended on public health decisions taken by Government, on the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team. There is currently no legal impediment to the provision of driving lessons, provided public health guidelines are adhered to. However, the position is that these lessons can resume where the learner in question is willing to book...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The aviation sector is one of the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with all airlines seeing a severe depletion of revenue and facing various degrees of financial challenge. The knock-on implications for our airports have also been severe. Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including the aviation sector. These supports include the wage subsidy scheme,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The information requested is held by the RSA. This question is therefore being referred 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 (9 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The information requested is held by the RSA. This question is therefore being referred 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.