Results 4,421-4,440 of 9,052 for speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 23: In page 70, to delete lines 5 to 9 and substitute the following: “(4) This section shall not apply to— This and amendment No. 24 provide for members of the commission's superannuation scheme to be protected under the new section inserted by No. 24 to protect members of the single public service pension scheme. Staff will have no less favourable...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware of ongoing dialogue between the IAA and staff about pension matters. That is quite appropriate with the reforms that are provided for in this Bill. Two submissions have been made about section 41(7) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993, which provides that a dispute about superannuation benefits may be submitted to the Minister for Transport for final determination by the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I appreciate the Deputy's question. I can write to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform about this but it is up to him to determine, not me. I have received parliamentary questions from Deputy Carey and others about it.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The dispute process goes through my Department and is sent to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. As I said, I will write to the Minister regarding an update for the Deputy on this.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 24: In page 70, after line 9, to insert the following: “Superannuation schemes or arrangements in relation to members of Commission or staff to whom section 110does not apply 111.(1) The IAA shall, as soon as is practicable after the commencement of this section but, in any case, before the dissolution day, make the relevant scheme or arrangement. (2) The...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. I certainly understand the intentions and the spirit of these amendments but I cannot accept amendments Nos. 8 or 9. Amendment No. 8 proposes to establish a licence holders' forum in national legislation. First, it must be borne in mind that regulations governing pilot licences, and commercial air transport and standards, are developed at EU level. The process for...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. They appreciate the complexities involved in including this provision in primary legislation. I hear the points they make around consultation and engagement. I assure them that engagement will be at the heart of the IAA and it will be mandated to do that. Deputy Carey alluded to engaging with the committee. If the Deputies agree, we could arrange a meeting before...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can speak to the amendment.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can write back to Deputy Carey. We can contact the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform because it is the Minister's determination, not mine.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I cannot accept amendment No. 10. This amendment relates to a crew peer support programme. Peer support programmes are governed by EU legislation, mainly Regulation No. 2018/1042. This regulation introduced new requirements for support programmes that require operators to enable, facilitate and ensure access to a proactive and non-punitive support programme that will assist and support...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. I will ask my officials to meet with IALPA about this. I will also meet with the Deputies regarding these amendments before Report Stage, if that is okay.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies. I cannot accept amendment No. 17 and the related amendments Nos. 19 and 25. However, I agree with the sentiment. The ultimate sanction of losing a licence should not be the only sanction available to the regulator. Sanctions must be effective and proportionate. I recognise that having a single sanction only may weaken the IAA's response to issues. Withdrawal of a...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 26: In page 7, line 5, to delete "Seirbhis" and substitute "Seirbhís".

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Select Committee
Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (17 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 27: In page 7, line 16, to delete “and to provide” and substitute the following: "to amend the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998 to increase the aggregate at any one time of moneys that may be borrowed under section 13 of that Act in the case of daa and any of its subsidiaries; and to provide".

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. All enquires relating to the service are handled by the Authority. My Department does not have access to individual applications. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The protocol for scheduling appointments 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. All enquires relating to the service are handled by the Authority. My Department does not have access to individual applications. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 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 and 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 (16 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. The further opening of the driver testing service will be the subject of discussions between Department officials...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Approved driving instructors are not employed by my Department or the Road Safety Authority, but are independent private operators. The resumption of initial basic training for learner motorcyclists and the partial resumption of essential driver training on 10 May will generate increased custom, and therefore increased income, for instructors who had faced a downturn in business under...