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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (19 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of the media reports to which the Deputy’s question refers. The 1944 Chicago Convention is the main treaty governing international civil aviation. Ireland, Ethiopia, and Eritrea are all parties to this Convention. Article 35 of the Convention relates to the carriage of munitions of war or implements of war on civil aircraft engaged in international...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (19 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Clinchmaritime submitted a report on the review of the organisational structures underpinning marine casualty investigation in Ireland earlier this year in July.  My Department is currently assessing the report and has also sought legal advice in relation to certain aspects of it from the Office of the Attorney General.  This legal advice will inform the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland currently has driving licence exchange agreements with 12 countries and six of the 10 provinces of Canada. These countries are known as recognised states for the purposes of exchanging driving licences. Five of the agreements also recognise categories for trucks and buses. Officials in my Department and the Road Safety Authority, as the licensing authority in Ireland, are already...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (19 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Any vessel carrying out guard duties for offshore renewable energy projects are cargo ship and as such must at least hold an Irish Load Line Certificate. Such certificates can only be issued to cargo ships and if a fishing vessel is proposed to be employed in such activities that they must be converted to a cargo ship, as fishing vessels are excluded from the application of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Oct 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (Statutory Instrument No. 537 of 2006), a driving licence may not be renewed more that 3 months before the date of expiry of the licence. It is not my intention to change this regulation at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (14 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) is committed to supporting the near 900 dedicated volunteers who help provide the important and life-saving services of the IRCG. In regard to representation within the volunteer cadre of the Coast Guard, the Coastal Unit Advisory Group has been in existence for over 20 years. The Coastal Unit Advisory Group (CUAG) is the dedicated body in place, made up of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial semi-state company. The Government remains fully committed to a sustainable An Post and post office network as a key component of the economic and social infrastructure throughout Ireland. In this regard the Government continues to provide significant business to An Post through the Department of Social Protection’s Social Welfare contract and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Human trafficking is a heinous crime based on deception and exploitation of vulnerable people. Combatting it is, and will continue to be, a priority for this Government. Over the past year we have introduced significant measures to combat trafficking, to create a more victim-centred approach to identifying and supporting victims, and to raise awareness and provide training, such as: The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) is the National Rapporteur on the Trafficking of Human Beings, as provided for in Article 19 of the EU Directive on preventing and combatting trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims. The role of the National Rapporteur includes the identification of potential trends and risks in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand that the Santa Martha Group, established in 2014, is a global partnership between the Roman Catholic Church and International Police forces, including An Garda Síochána, dedicated to eradicating human trafficking and modern day slavery. In Ireland, the Santa Martha Executive Working Group tasked the Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick to submit a report...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Reports (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to advise the Deputy that the work of the interdepartmental group is at an advanced stage and the report will be submitted to Government in the near future. The organisation referred to by the Deputy has made a submission to the group which will help inform its work.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All bicycles used on public roads are required to comply with the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations 1963, as amended. During lighting-up hours, cyclists are required to have fitted and to make use of: - One front light, showing to the front a white or yellow light visible for a reasonable distance; and - One rear light, fitted to the rear of the bicycle and showing a red...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government 2020 contains a commitment to an average of a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year from 2021 to 2030 and to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The transport sector currently accounts for 20% of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions levels and a reduction in emissions levels in the sector, through a combination of taxation and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Regulations (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Article 22 of European Regulation (EC) 1008/2008 on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community, airlines have pricing freedom in relation to air fares and air rates for intra-Community air services. This means that airlines are not only free to set their own pricing for air fares but also for any supplementary services, for example for baggage. Article 22 also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Testing Service. This is an operational matter for the RSA. This question is therefore being referred to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputies to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Oct 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. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from the Authority in 10 working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (12 Oct 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Theory Test. The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority. 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 Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department provides funding to promote and assist the development of specific support services to victims of crime within the criminal justice system. The services that receive funding offer a wide range of support to people who become a victim of crime. Some of these organisations offer support to victims of any type of crime, such as the Crime Victims Helpline or Victim Support at Court,...