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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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Probate Office is an office of the High Court. Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has provided me with the following update in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will understand, prior to making an appointment to the position of recruit prison officer, the Irish Prison Service is obliged to make such inquires as are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of candidates. I wish to inform the Deputy that given the nature of the functions of the Irish Prison Service, checks secondary to and in addition to vetting are required to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy may be aware that 'Coco's Law', also referred to as the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act, entered into force on 10 February 2021. It creates two new offences of sending, or threatening to send, intimate images without the consent of the person whose image it is. The first offence deals with the taking, distribution, publication or threat to distribute...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that a referral has been made to the Office of the Civil Service Chief Medical Officer for the person referred to by the Deputy and an appointment date is awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parole Boards (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Interim Parole Board reviews the cases of prisoners sentenced to determinate sentences of eight years or more as well as prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment. I wish to advise the Deputy that 68 recommendations have been received from the Parole Board by my Department from 1 January 2021 to 27th May 2021. Of those 68 recommendations, 59 have been decided upon and the prisoners...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy made valid point. Garda diversity forums has been established and they are going to liaise and communicate directly with different minority groups. There is ongoing communication between different groups, including, for example, the Cavan Cross Cultural Community, Dublin City Interfaith Forum, The Federation for Victim Assistance, the Garda Traveller advisory group, the Immigrant...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for her question. As she said, the programme for Government contains a commitment to increase diversity within An Garda Síochána, prioritising the identification and removal of barriers to recruiting and retaining people from diverse and minority backgrounds. This work is being taken forward as part of An Garda Síochána's equality, diversity and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Members of An Garda Síochána will undertake training that covers hate crime and diversity awareness. That training includes contributions from a number of minority communities as well as NGOs. The training will be delivered to both Garda members and staff and will build on the diversity training embedded into all aspects of the BA in applied policing that is undertaken by all...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Regarding the figures for Operation Faoiseamh, which began at the start of the pandemic, An Garda Síochána and the Government have put a major focus on this area. An Garda Síochána received approximately 43,500 calls to respond to domestic abuse incidents in 2020, which was an increase of 17%. More than 4,000 criminal charges were created in 2020 for breaches of orders...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: That is a priority. Deputy Connolly raised this issue yesterday, as she said, in respect of funding for refuge spaces. That falls within the remit of Tusla and it has undertaken a review of the need for refuge spaces and other accommodation. The Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, is committed to ensuring that the needs of service users are met and that the recommendations of the review inform...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am advised by local Garda management that it is continually monitoring and preparing all policing plans pertaining to the Coolock area in line with the needs of the community. This includes having regular liaisons with resident groups and taking into account evolving crime trends. The Deputy is correct that this issue needs to be monitored and we have to ensure that the outputs are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic Violence (3 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118, 127 and 137 together. The Government is fully committed to combating domestic violence in all its forms. I am acutely aware of the effects of these awful crimes and there was a significant increase in calls to An Garda Síochána in this regard in 2020. Recommendation 1.3 from Supporting a Victim's Journey is focused on developing better...