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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (22 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, Coroners are independent in the conduct of their functions and neither I nor my Department have any role in the scheduling of inquests by a coroner. Coroners are continuing to work to schedule inquests in a safe manner. Most coroners hold inquests in local court houses, and as a result of Covid-19, given public health considerations, inquests have unfortunately...

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions on this motion. A number of specific questions were raised, which I want to address. First, regarding the timing of this proposal, the Commission published its proposal on 27 August, so detailed discussions took place in recent weeks on technical aspects of the proposal. The Department moved as soon as the proposal was published to obtain legal...

Housing (Housing Assistance Payment Waiting Times) (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Ninth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Ninth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 20th September, 2021, and discharges and appoints members to Committees accordingly.

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Education (Voluntary Contributions) Bill 2021: First Stage (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

European Union Aviation Agreements: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves, under Article 29.5.2° of the Constitution, the terms of: (i) the Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part; (ii) the Agreement on air transport between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the State of Qatar,...

Seanad: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am speaking today on behalf of the Minister for Justice on a motion referring to a draft proposal by the Council of the European Union relating to the extension of the period defined in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, TCA, to allow the continued sharing of DNA profiles, fingerprints and vehicle registration data, also known as Prüm data, with the United Kingdom. This is an...

Seanad: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank all Senators for their contributions. On the data protection issues that were raised, Prüm is limited to fingerprints, DNA and vehicle registration data. The Prüm measures set out particular, bespoke requirements in respect of data protection and countries need to demonstrate how these are respected in the national implementing legislation and other arrangements. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Details of how to apply to exchange a foreign driving licence issued by a recognised state can be found on the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) website here: www.ndls.ie/licensed-driver/exchange-my-foreign-driving-lice nce.html All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the NDLS, the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current extensions## to the validity of driving licences were granted under EU Regulation 2021/267 and are recognised by all EU Member States. The Regulation applied to driving licences with expiry dates up to 30 June 2021. Ireland subsequently received authorisation from the EU under Commission Decision 2021/1362 to extend this applicable period to cover licences that will expire up to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Covid 19 has had a profound effect on the delivery of the driving testing services operated by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). Throughout the restrictions and lockdowns, CPC practical driving tests (Certificate of Professional Competence practical tests for trucks and artics) were considered to fall into the ‘Essential Worker’ category and, other than the initial lockdown...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question about the number of learner permits 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: Driver Test (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Figures regarding the number of people awaiting a driver test are held by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore referred this 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 Licences (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question about driving licences 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: Driver Test (21 Sep 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: Haulage Industry (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The 10-year Haulage Strategy is an important Programme for Government commitment, reflecting the importance the haulage sector plays in ensuring the State's supply lines, both nationally and internationally, operate effectively. The Programme for Government indicates that the Strategy will focus on improving efficiencies, standards, and helping the sector move to a low-carbon future. A...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm that I am shortly to seek the Government's approval to introduce legislation which will deal comprehensively with the illegal use of quad bikes, scrambler bikes and similar vehicles. The anti-social use of these vehicles is a menace to the public. Dealing with it involves a range of measures, including legislation and also community engagement, the latter of which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the deputy may be aware, depending on the circumstances of the individual case, a perpetrator of domestic violence may be charged with specific offences such as an offence under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, murder, manslaughter, a sexual offence, the offence of coercive control, or the offence under section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 of contravention of a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 480 and 481 together. As the Deputy will recall from my response to Dáil question 1,364 of 27 July 2021, the decision to grant bail in a particular case is a matter for the presiding Judge, who is independent in the exercise of his or her judicial functions. There is also a constitutional presumption in favour of the granting of bail as, under Irish Law,...