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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195, 196, 197 and 198 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) is the body with statutory  responsibility for operating the insolvency protection scheme relating to licensed travel agents and tour operators in Ireland.  Accordingly, the issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters for the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, Stobart Air previously held the contract for operating Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services on two routes between Dublin and the airports of Kerry and Donegal.  Following Stobart Air’s announcement on 12 June that it was entering liquidation, all services on the PSO routes were cancelled with immediate effect. As regional connectivity is of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is liaising with the RSA on an ongoing basis to meet the growing demand for driver theory tests and driver tests. Driving tests for essential workers continue to be the priority for the service. Driving test for those not classed as essential began in a limited fashion from May.  In line with the reopening of services on a phased basis, capacity to provide driving...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the terms of the Road Safety Authority Act, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for drawing up the nation's multiannual Road Safety Strategies (RSS), which must then be submitted to me as Minister for approval. The RSA is currently working to finalise a submission to me of a new draft RSS to run from 2021 to 2030. Consultation is an essential part of the development of...

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...