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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory 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: Tax Code (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208 and 209 together. Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis.  The rates applicable to the half-yearly and quarterly options are 55.5% and 28.25% of the annual charge, respectively. These relativities have remained generally consistent since the 1960's. The loss to the Exchequer arising from the elimination of the additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the driver theory testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  As Minister, I have no role in operational matters and no power to intervene. I understand from the Authority that the test centre in Cavan does not open every day. It opens only when candidates are scheduled with confirmed appointments. I further understand that there...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory 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: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, who have responsibility for the operation of the driver testing service, I understand that an extra 10 temporary test centres have been opened. In almost all cases these new locations are close to existing test centres and are effectively an expansion of existing locations or replacing an unsuitable location. A further 9...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory 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: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the driver theory testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in operational matters. I understand from the Authority that the test centre in Cavan does not open every day. It opens only when candidates are scheduled with confirmed appointments. I further understand that there were no issues in respect of Cavan theory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving tests for essential workers are clearly the priority across all services. Driving tests for those not classed as essential recommenced in a limited fashion from May. In line with the reopening of services on a phased basis, capacity to provide driving tests for all those eligible to take a test will be increased, beginning with those who have been waiting longest.  An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation and the funding of the Theory Test. Any issues in relation to the delivery of the contract are for the Road Safety Authority as the contracting authority and third parties cannot interpose themselves in such contractual relationships.  I am therefore referring those elements of the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, regional connectivity is of critical importance to this Government.  Recent evidence of this priority is the completion by my Department of an accelerated procurement process to reinstate air services on the Donegal/Dublin and Kerry/Dublin routes following the collapse of Stobart Air on 12 June 2021.  While the Donegal route will continue to operate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test and theory test are the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving theory 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: National Car Test (27 Jul 2021)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving theory test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Specific details on individual centres are held by the Authority. I am therefore referring those elements of the Deputy's 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.  Driving tests for essential workers continue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving theory test are the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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: National Car Test (27 Jul 2021)

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 am given to understand that further information is available from the NCTS website. 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 (27 Jul 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.