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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 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 (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263, 264 and 265 together. The Driver Theory Test Service has now re-opened on a gradual basis with a maximum monthly capacity of 25,000 tests initially. This means that while there are currently over 25,000 customers with an appointment for a Theory Test in June, some appointments will be rescheduled to a later date. Customers who cannot be...

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 question 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 within ten days.

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 Authority and this question is therefore being referred to them 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 (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with the further easing of restrictions, the gradual re-opening of in-person driver theory test centres has now commenced. The Road Safety Authority (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, the RSA...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to make you aware, under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. This 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: 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 Authority and this question is therefore being referred to them 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 (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working days I...

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 question 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 within ten days.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The recent extension to the validity of driving licences, in response to the continued disruption caused by Covid-19 to driver licensing services in Ireland and across the EU, was granted under EU Regulation 2021/267. When the extension to the validity of driving licences was made, the expiry date on the driver file for each person affected was updated to the new expiry date. This means...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I am not aware of the practice in relation to rostering trainee pilots as described by the Deputy. Matters of staff rostering and management is an operational issue for each airline. All rostering must of course ensure that the crew assigned are correctly qualified for the air operation in question. From a safety perspective, no pilot can operate an aircraft without the appropriate...

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 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 Licences (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A person is required to surrender their UK/NI driving licence in exchange for an Irish licence. Where a licence cannot be surrendered because it is lost, stolen or damaged, an original Letter of Entitlement, issued within six months prior to the date of application, must be provided. The UK licence is returned to the original UK issuing Licensing Authority within 30 days of the exchange, with...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: A resident of Ireland with a UK driving licence can exchange their UK licence for an Irish licence if they wish to drive in Ireland. However, to do so they must surrender their UK licence. If a person wishes to retain their UK licence, they must go through the normal process of obtaining an Irish licence. This involves passing the driver theory test, obtaining a learner permit, completing...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: In alignment with a Safety Directive issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), I can confirm that I directed the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to issue a Notice to Air Men (NOTAM) advising all Irish air carriers to avoid the Minsk Flight Information Region in Belarus airspace. This NOTAM has been in effect since June 4. Furthermore, I can confirm that in accordance with an EU...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The requirement for persons over 70, without an identified or specified illness, to provide a medical report when applying for a driving licence or learner permit is exempted until 30 June 2021. After that date, a person aged 70 years or over will be required to submit a medical report when they next renew their driving licence. The medical report must be dated not more than one month prior...

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 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, driving tests...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, all physical family visits to prisons have been suspended since 26th December 2020, following the country-wide move to level 5 of the National Framework for Living with Covid-19 and in line with the Irish Prison Service Framework for Restrictive Measures. The Irish Prison Service is currently developing a new Framework for the Unwinding of Prison Restrictions...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Sittings (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided the following update on this matter. ...