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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 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 (24 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: Prison Service (24 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Irish Prison Service is committed to the provision of safe, secure and humane custody for people who are sent to prison in this State. As the Deputy is aware the prisoner complaints system was introduced by the Irish Prison Service in November 2012, based on a model recommended by the then-Inspector of Prisons. All prisoners have the right to make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (24 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can assure the Deputy that the information sought previously is currently being finalised and will issue to you shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving 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 (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory 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: Driver Test (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving tests for essential workers will continue to be the priority for the driver testing service. In line with the gradual reopening of services, driving tests for all those who are eligible to take the test and have been waiting longest have recommenced in a limited fashion to the limit of 2,000 per month. This relatively small number is a prudent step as we see what the health impact may...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory 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 (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard is in a process of significant change, triggered by recent safety reports and premised on principles of safety and continuous improvement as set out in the new National Search and Rescue Plan. The IRCG partnered with the Great Place To Work (GPTW) Institute to jointly develop an engagement strategy called the ‘Trust Index & Culture Assessment (TCA)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm that no formal complaints under the Dignity at Work policy were submitted to HR Division by IRCG full time permanent staff in 2019 and 2020. It would not be appropriate for my Department to comment on individual complaints.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, Cork Airport is progressing a Runway Reconstruction and Remediation Project.  This will be the single-biggest construction project, and the biggest investment by daa, at Cork Airport since the opening of the new terminal building in 2006. The procurement process for the project is currently nearing completion and Cork Airport has advised that, following the award...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 78 together. I would like to advise the Deputy that Government has announced a roadmap for the gradual reopening of international travel from 19 July.  From that date, Ireland will operate the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC) for travel originating within the EU/EEA.  This Certificate will show if a passenger is vaccinated against...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Public health authorities are responsible for determining the most appropriate testing regimes for COVID-19 in Ireland, and Government is guided by their recommendations. My Department assists with the implementation of public health measures in relation to international travel, as decided by Government. Although antigen testing has been considered on a number of occasions, public health...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department secured European Commission approval for a €26 million funding scheme for Irish Airports.  As part of this scheme, a €20m will be available to support the State airports (Dublin, Cork and Shannon).    The Department is currently assessing applications for this funding and I would hope to be in a position to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 82 together. As the Deputy will understand, given the continued uncertainty around international travel resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is very difficult to estimate the passenger numbers for next year. The most recent industry predictions are that passenger numbers at Ireland’s State Airports are expected to return to 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to advise the Deputy that aviation statistics are published on the Department's website at the following link. www.gov.ie/en/publication/b61012-aviation-statistics/

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (23 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy may be aware that the Justice Plan 2021 commits to introducing new legislation to deal with hate crime and incitement to hatred by the end of this year.  The General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2021 was published on 16 April and is available on my Department's website. The policy on which these legislative proposals are based is set out in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would be happy to clarify this for the Deputy. The regulations in this area are the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006). Regulation 2(i) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 483 of 2011) amended S.I. No. 537 of 2006 by inserting a new regulation 23(2) requiring driver testers to meet the standards...