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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In response to Deputy Cairn's concerns regarding employees, I chair a subgroup of the Labour Employer Economic Forum comprising representatives of employers and employees within aviation, which is examining the further needs of the sector. There are also references in the national economic recovery plan to additional supports for the aviation sector, if required. All of this is under...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am delighted to have the opportunity to update the House on what the Government is doing regarding the sudden announcement by Stobart Air that it was ceasing operations. I refer to the impact of this announcement on connectivity to Kerry and Donegal, Government support for the aviation sector and affected employees, and the current crisis in the aviation industry and its impact on the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authorities (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: That report was received by the Department on 9 June and is under consideration. I will be relaying Deputy Moynihan's message to the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, and the Minister, Deputy O'Brien. As I stated, the report has also been shared with other Departments. I refer to the unprecedented support for local authorities during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the earliest priorities...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authorities (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to outline the Government's supports for local authorities, with particular reference to County Cork. The All-Ireland Research Observatory, AIRO, report the Deputy refers to was received by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on 9 June and is under consideration by officials. It is a wide-ranging report which covers...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially. It has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network, including those in relation to the size, distribution and future of the network are operational matters for the Board and management of the company.While it is longstanding Government policy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Services (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current helicopter service contract between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland DAC commenced on 1st July 2012 for a period of 10 years. It contains an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 3 years. The contract has been extended initially for one year to July 2023 to facilitate the procurement of a new service in accordance with Public Spending Code requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 governs admission to the occupation of road transport operator and includes requirements relating to the transport manager. Persons wishing to act as transport manager for a road transport operator established in an EU Member State, including in Ireland, must hold a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence issued in an EU Member State, and they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Currently, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) does not facilitate on-line driver CPC training. EU Directive 2003/59/EC, which introduced driver CPC, was updated in 2018 by EU Directive 645 of 2018 and, while the amended Directive allows for the use of ICT tools such as e-learning and blended learning as part of CPC training, a substantial amount of the training is required to be completed in an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Test. Information regarding waiting times are held by them and this part of the 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. Driving tests for essential workers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Further extensions to driving licences and learner permits are currently being considered. I expect to announce further details on this matter soon.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The position of Chairperson of the Port of Cork Company became vacant on the 26thof February 2021 and a selection process to fill that vacancy is currently underway. The vacancy was advertised by the independent Public Appointments Service (PAS) on stateboards.ie. and the closing date for receipt of applications was the 18thof May 2021. Arrangements are currently being made to assess the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department cannot provide an estimate on the revenue generated from the release of seized vehicles. All charges due for the detention, removal and storage of a seized vehicle must be paid in full at a nominated Garda Compound before the vehicle can be released. My Department does not have access to these figures, as Garda operational matters fall under the remit of the Department of Justice.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The procurement or allocation of antigen tests in Ireland for public health purposes would be a matter for the Department of Health and the relevant public health authorities. My Department has no information in relation to procurements or allocation of such tests by the EU.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 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: Cycling Policy (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I agree with the Deputy that cycling on the footpath poses a threat to public safety, particularly when it comes to the very young, the elderly and people with disabilities. An offence of cycling on the footpath is not explicitly set out in law, giving An Garda Síochána some discretion in allowing very young cyclists to stay off the road because of their age and heightened...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving 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 (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority is prioritising driving tests for essential workers, in accordance with Government definitions. The definition of an essential worker is notdetermined by my Department of Transport nor the Road Safety Authority. Details on what is included in the list of essential workers and retail outlets can be found at www.gov.ie. In line with the gradual reopening of services,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Approved Driving Instructor’s (ADIs) Stakeholders Forum was initiated by the RSA to provide a platform for the strategic development of the driving instruction industry in Ireland. The Forum comprises the ADI Chief Examiner and ADIs who are elected by their peers to represent the views of their colleagues and are supported by an RSA administrative team. The establishment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish aviation sector is critical to Ireland’s economic development, as it is a key enabler of international trade and business, including foreign direct investment and tourism. For this reason, our aviation policy places a priority on international connectivity. The sector is experiencing the most challenging crisis in its history, with many analysts predicting that it will take...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Eligibility for the atypical worker scheme is not a relevant criterion for the selection of fishing vessels for inspection by the Marine Survey Office (MSO). The MSO selects fishing vessels for inspections based on a number of criteria including follow-up on any incidents as well as referrals from a number of sources including other Member States, members of the public, fishers, Workplace...