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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Aviation continues to be one of the most affected sectors of the economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the necessary public health measures imposed by Governments around the world. With the notable exception of airlines that primarily deal with air cargo, international airlines have seen a severe depletion of revenue, have faced varying degrees of financial challenge and have had to make...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 to 174, inclusive, together. Rosslare Europort is unique among the State-owned ports, as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts but is instead operated on a commercial basis as a division of Iarnród Éireann with all investments funded from port revenues. This is similar to other ports in Ireland which receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test.  Individual appointments are an operational matter for the RSA and I do not have any role in this process. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can assure the Deputy that regional connectivity is of critical importance to this Government.  In recognition of the very difficult circumstances being faced by airports and taking account of the recommendations of the Taskforce for Aviation Recovery, the Government has provided an €80 million funding package specifically for Irish aviation in 2021.   As part of that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In response to the Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the Government in March 2020, Regulations were brought in to extend the period of validity for all driving licences and Certificates of Competency that expired between 1 March and 30 June 2020 for four months. A further extension was then granted to driving licences and learner permits.  However, these extensions did not apply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) was introduced on the 10 September 2008 for professional bus drivers and on the 10 September 2009 for professional truck drivers.  EU Directive 2003/59/EC introduced Driver CPC and it was transposed into Irish law through Statutory Instrument No. 389 of 2008. Drivers obtaining a bus/truck licence after the relevant dates who...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test.  Individual appointments are an operational matter for the RSA and I do not have any role in this process. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As agencies of my Department, my officials and myself are in constant contact with both the Road Safety Authority and the National Roads Authority, now known as Transport Infrastructure Ireland. While the number of those killed on our roads has been high over the past summer months, I would remind the Deputy that the fatalities are broadly level with last year for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has all functions relating to driver testing, including all matters relating to the operation of the driving theory test. The Driver Theory Test service has significantly increased its capacity since it reopened in June 2021. The number of tests provided has now increased from an average pre Covid19 level of 15,000 to over 25,000...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test.  Individual appointments are an operational matter for the RSA and I do not have any role in this process. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wards of Court (16 Sep 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 inform me that the Wards of Court Office operates...

Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence: Motion (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This debate is not about whether the Minister, Deputy Coveney, is an appropriate person to serve in Cabinet. This motion is an attempt to damage him, not because of the error he made, which should not have happened and for which he repeatedly apologised, but to sow division among the Government parties. Our citizens demand and deserve that their parliamentarians work on issues that matter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Labour Market (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: HGV drivers in Ireland benefit from the same employment rights as other employees. In addition, they are subject to strict EU driving hours regulations, the purpose of which is both to protect drivers from having to work excessive hours, whilst also ensuring safety of all road users. Last year the EU adopted a range of measures aimed at improving working conditions in the sector, known as the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Dublin Port is the largest and busiest port in the State serving the trading needs of Ireland with on average 70% of all vessels visits and over 50% of all tonnage handled by ports in Ireland. The container rail freight service to Ballina continues to operate with five return freight services per week from Ballina to Dublin port despite challenges brought about because of the large...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to acknowledge the delay in responding to your email on the 3rd of August however I can set out the position on this matter below.  In the first instance, the matters being referred to by the Deputy are industrial relations matters and therefore, matters for the Company, the employees and the trade unions concerned.    The severe impacts of COVID-19...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The is an operational matter for the RSA and I do not have any role in this process. 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 Licences (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Further extensions to the validity of learner permits are not being considered at this time. The latest extension to the validity of learner permits, granted because of the difficulties in applying for and renewing a learner permit while services were unavailable under Covid 19 restrictions, was introduced on 24 June 2021. It applied to permits expiring between 1 March 2020 and 31...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Figures regarding the number of people awaiting a driver test are held by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore referred this part of 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.    Covid-19 has had on profound effect on the delivery of the Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Forms (15 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A concessionary rate of motor tax was introduced in 2001 for vehicles which are kept and used exclusively on an offshore island to which there is no direct road or bridge access from the mainland.  The current rate is €102 annually. The online motor tax system has proven successful with over 90% of vehicle owners nationwide who are eligible to do so now taxing online.  My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Sep 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.