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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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm that Initial Basic Training resumed on 10 May 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, Stobart Air held the contract for operating Government supported PSO air services on two routes between Dublin and the airports of Kerry and Donegal.  The recent termination of its franchise agreement with Aer Lingus had immediate implications for both PSOs and I appreciate the impact of this for service users. I can assure the Deputy that the restoration...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The information requested is held by 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 (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no specific provision in road traffic legislation regarding dash cameras and driving tests.  However, the Deputy is reminded that vehicles must be set up in such a fashion that a test can be effectively carried out and in fashion that respects the rights of all parties.  He will also be aware of the requirements regarding recording of personal information, including camera...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Test. This is an operational matter for 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: Departmental Funding (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178, 179 and 180 together. In relation to funding for regional airports, the following table reflects the amounts provided to airports under the Regional Airports Programme over the period 2016 to 2021.  With regard to 2021, a budget of €14m in capital and operational supports was made available by Government under this Programme for the eligible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 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 (22 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 (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Theory Test.   This is an operational matter for 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 (22 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.   Prior to COVID-19, the RSA provided 15,000 tests per month. In light of the significant backlog of customers,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 3 months before and up to 10 years after the date of expiry of the licence. An applicant whose licence expires while they are out of the country can renew the licence on their return, within this time frame. A medical report must be supplied when an applicant is renewing a truck or bus (Group 2) category on their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of airline passengers in instances of flight cancellations, among other matters.  It provides that where a flight is cancelled then the consumer must receive a refund within seven days.  However, there is no legal onus on airlines to refund where a flight goes ahead. Mindful of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Theory Test. This is an operational matter for 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 (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Theory Test.   This is an operational matter for 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: Aviation Industry (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205, 206, 207 and 208 together. As the Deputy is aware, Stobart Air held the contract for operating Government supported PSO air services on two routes between Dublin and the airports of Donegal and Kerry.  The recent termination of its franchise agreement with Aer Lingus resulted in the cancellation of these services with immediate implications for users...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA has been working to deliver an online theory test service, with a pilot online test already underway for trucks and buses. This pilot service has now been extended to include a limited number of car and motorbike tests. The new offering will see 4,000 online theory tests available for all categories of vehicles during June. The RSA has plans to increase this by a further 6,000...