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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy may be aware that the periodic roadworthiness testing requirements for Member States are determined by EU legislation under Directive 2014/45/EU. The items to be tested as part of the National Car Test (NCT) are those listed in point 2 of Annex I to that Directive and are set out in Irish law by the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations, 2017 (S.I. No. 415 of 2017), as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has provided an unprecedented package of supports to businesses during the crisis a number of which have been available to the licensed travel agents and tour operators.  Firms in this sector have been able to avail of the Employee Wage Subsidy Scheme and the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) or the Small Business Assistance Scheme for COVID...

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.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test and driver 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 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 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 test and theory test are the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. My Department is liaising with the RSA on an ongoing basis to meet the growing demand for driver theory tests and driver tests. An additional 37 new driver testers began live testing in June/July on a temporary basis and an extra 10 temporary test centres have been...

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 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: Tax Yield (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Gross motor tax receipts for the years 2016 to 2020 are set out below:  Year Gross motor tax receipts 2016 €1,051,632,444 2017 €1,021,442,924 2018 €981,935,777 2019 €964,349,811 2020 €939,554,114 Gross motor tax...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government – Our Shared Future sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to walking and cycling, supported by an increased multi-annual budgetary allocation amounting to some €360m per annum over the lifetime of the Government. This funding allocation will see the roll-out of walking and cycling infrastructure across the country,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Vehicles presented for a driving test must be insured, and the RSA is entitled to refuse a test if proper proof of insurance is not provided.  Some vehicle insurers issue hardcopy insurance discs which meet legal requirements, while others issue discs electronically for home printing.  Legal requirements include a green stripe on the disc, and I understand that sometimes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, in response to Covid -19, the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 133/2020) were signed into law on 20 April 2020. These Regulations amended the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 347 of 2013) to provide that a 3 month extension be given to test due...

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: Coast Guard Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard has a contract with CHCI DAC for the provision of a SAR helicopter service which includes 4 bases, at Dublin, Waterford, Shannon and Sligo.  I am advised that the Department does not have a breakdown of costs per base. The Department pays CHC on the basis of a monthly standing charge and additional variable costs in line with the terms of the contract. ...

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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Personal Injury Claims (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1316 and 1318 together. In line with the commitment in the Justice Plan 2021, and as part of the Government’s Action Plan on Insurance Reform, I have undertaken a review of the current occupiers’ liability legislation in Ireland and other common law jurisdictions, as well as an examination of “duty of care” provisions in those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The High Court has jurisdiction in wards of court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998.  However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made with the Courts Service who have provided the following update. Of the 2,751 Wards of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can advise the Deputy that our prisons are built in line with the applicable building regulations and that heating and ventilation systems are installed to cope with the normal expected range of Irish weather conditions. As a result, air conditioning systems designed to respond to the unusual temperature levels experienced in recent weeks are not routinely installed in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding Wicklow Courthouses and the Courts Service has provided me with the following...