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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver 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: Coast Guard Service (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current helicopter service contract between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland DAC commenced on 1st July 2012 for a period of 10 years. It contains an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 3 years. The contract has been extended initially for one year to July 2023 to facilitate the procurement of a new service in accordance with Public Spending Code requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard manages a fleet of response vehicles which equip the 44 Coast Guard units to carry out search and rescue functions within their localities. In the immediate location of Templenoe are Coast Guard stations based at Iveragh and Castletownbere who provide search, cliff and boat response within their communities. The Irish Coast Guard does not intend establishing a unit in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has no statutory function regarding the transit of foreign military personnel through Irish sovereign territory or Irish airports. I have forwarded your question to Shannon Group plc. for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply from the Company within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with the further easing of restrictions, the gradual re-opening of in-person driver theory test centres commenced on the 8th of June. The RSA reopened its network of test centres and will be permitted to conduct 25,000 driver theory tests per month. The test centres have extensive COVID-19 measures in place to protect both customers and staff and to ensure the safe delivery of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test Service. The Department is liaising with the RSA on an ongoing basis to meet the growing demand for driving theory tests. In line with the further easing of restrictions, the gradual re-opening of in-person driver theory test centres commenced on the 8th of June. The RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Currently, theory tests have resumed up to a maximum of 25,000 monthly. The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and one in which I have no role. This question is therefore being referred to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation and the funding of both the Theory Test and Driving Test Services. These services have for many years been funded by the Authority from its own resources, including reserves as well as ongoing revenue, and no additional Exchequer funding has been required to date to fund them. The financial position...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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 (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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 (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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 (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. 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 Justice and Equality: Jury Service (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 176 to 178, inclusive, together. 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 exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, restorative justice is a criminal justice process which has been shown to help victims recover from crime, reduce reoffending and save public resources and it is now widely accepted that restorative justice is compatible with the traditional criminal justice systems of both common law and civil law jurisdictions. The Programme for Government includes a commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Jun 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: Driver Test (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the operation of the ADI Stakeholder Forum is within the remit of the Road Safety Authority, I am forwarding the Deputy's query for direct response. If a response has not been received within 10 working days, I ask that the Deputy contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, plans by Stobart Air to secure a new buyer recently failed and this resulted in the company commencing a process of voluntary liquidation. While Stobart Air’s Franchise Agreement with Aer Lingus was terminated with immediate effect, I was pleased to see that the market immediately moved to fill some of the lost routes, with Aer Lingus and BA city flyer now...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (29 Jun 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: Road Safety (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102, 103, 104 and 106 together. My intention is to legislate for e-scooters, in accordance with the Programme for Government. Department officials are currently working on drafting the necessary changes to primary legislation as part of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill. To permit the safe use of e-scooters on public roads, it is intended to introduce...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (29 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Traffic Act 1961, defines a "pedal bicycle" as a "bicycle which is intended or adapted for propulsion solely by the physical exertions of a person or persons seated thereon". Bicycles with oversized tyres, also known as 'fat bikes', are considered to be a type of pedal cycle and their use is therefore already legislated for under the current road traffic legislative framework.