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Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome this motion from my Fine Gael colleagues and thank them for the work they have put into it. Many of the actions called for in the motion reflect the Government's existing and planned projects and policies for public transport, and I can confirm that the Government supports the motion, as proposed. I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the House on current developments on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 together. Due to the suspension of driver testing services in the initial pandemic response, along with the health protocols required since the resumption of services, services are operating below normal capacity and a significant backlog has developed. In line with the gradual reopening of services this summer, driving tests for all those who are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbours and Piers (3 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department does not provide any funding for development and maintenance of local authority owned piers or harbours. It is my understanding there has been contact between the RNLI and the relevant local authority on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Any vehicle that is to be used during the course of a driving test must hold a valid National Car Test (NCT) certificate. As the Deputy has noted, the Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 provided for a four-month extension to test due dates for certain vehicles as a result of the suspension of the NCT Service on 28 March 2020. This extension automatically applies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The scheduling of driving tests 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test and Driving Licensing services. Individual cases are a matter for the Authority. 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: Electric Vehicles (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the The Road Traffic Act, 1961, users of mechanically propelled vehicles in a public place, as defined in the Act, must ensure that their vehicle is taxed appropriately, with penalties under road traffic laws for non-compliance. The Road Traffic and Roads Bill, which was recently published, proposes an amendment to the vehicle categories in Section 3 of the Act, to provide that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Approved Driving Instructors (ADIS) are entirely independent operators, not a State-provided service. To work as a driving instructor in Ireland, an instructor must be on the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) Register of Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) and must display an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) permit. To become registered and get an ADI full permit, each instructor is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under current motor tax, legislation exemptions are allowed for certain categories of vehicles, including State-owned vehicles and vehicles such as fire engines, ambulances and those used exclusively for mountain and cave rescue. Under the present system, there is no provision for the exemption of motor tax for vehicles such as those referenced by the Deputy. I wish to advise that I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test service. Individual cases are a matter for the Authority. 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 (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and one in which I have no role. I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All Member States of the European Union are required by law to carry out a periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles at regular intervals throughout the vehicle's lifecycle. The applicable dates for periodic testing is provided for by national legislation. Under Regulation 3(2) of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 415/2017), the initial test due...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The provision of Irish Coast Guard cliff rescue services in Donegal is currently provided by the Greencastle, Mulroy and Killybegs Coast Guard Units. There is also an ability to transport any of these three units to an island on the Sligo based Coast Guard Rescue helicopter. The strategic decision was to retain cliff rescue services in Donegal through the Greencastle, Mulroy and Killybegs...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: National Ports Policy provides the overarching policy framework for the governance and future development of Ireland’s state port network. The responsiveness and competitiveness of Ireland's maritime transport industry are underpinned by National Ports Policy 2013. It has helped foster competition between ports and ensure minimal barriers to entry for shipping companies seeking to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In order to deal with the backlog in driving tests created by Covid, the RSA received approval in 2020 to rehire 36 temporary testers. In addition, the RSA received sanction to hire 40 additional testers on a temporary basis to assist with the backlogs. These new testers have completed their training and are now conducting live tests since July 2021. Sanction has also been granted to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 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 ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. This 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 Test (2 Nov 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 ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no additional cost to the State when the number of HEMS or other aeromedical support missions such as inter hospital transfer missions exceed 12. My Department and the HSE National Ambulance Service have agreed arrangements in place for the operation of this service including arrangements for transfer of funds when this number is exceeded. The cost to the State for additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (2 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A new Regional Airports Programme for the period 2021 to 2025 was published on 4 February 2021. This Programme will continue to support Ireland’s smallest airports, including Ireland West Airport, that operate scheduled services and handle fewer than 1 million annual passengers. Capital supports under this Programme are targeted at grant-aiding investments in safety and security...