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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test and theory test are the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. My Department is liaising with the RSA on an ongoing basis to meet the growing demand for driver theory tests and driver tests. An additional 37 new driver testers began live testing in June/July on a temporary basis and an extra 10 temporary test centres have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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 (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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: Tax Yield (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Gross motor tax receipts for the years 2016 to 2020 are set out below:  Year Gross motor tax receipts 2016 €1,051,632,444 2017 €1,021,442,924 2018 €981,935,777 2019 €964,349,811 2020 €939,554,114 Gross motor tax...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government – Our Shared Future sets out an ambitious and wide-ranging set of commitments in relation to walking and cycling, supported by an increased multi-annual budgetary allocation amounting to some €360m per annum over the lifetime of the Government. This funding allocation will see the roll-out of walking and cycling infrastructure across the country,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Vehicles presented for a driving test must be insured, and the RSA is entitled to refuse a test if proper proof of insurance is not provided.  Some vehicle insurers issue hardcopy insurance discs which meet legal requirements, while others issue discs electronically for home printing.  Legal requirements include a green stripe on the disc, and I understand that sometimes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, in response to Covid -19, the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 133/2020) were signed into law on 20 April 2020. These Regulations amended the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (Vehicle Testing) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 347 of 2013) to provide that a 3 month extension be given to test due...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving test and theory test are the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question 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: Coast Guard Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard has a contract with CHCI DAC for the provision of a SAR helicopter service which includes 4 bases, at Dublin, Waterford, Shannon and Sligo.  I am advised that the Department does not have a breakdown of costs per base. The Department pays CHC on the basis of a monthly standing charge and additional variable costs in line with the terms of the contract. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jul 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 Justice and Equality: Personal Injury Claims (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1316 and 1318 together. In line with the commitment in the Justice Plan 2021, and as part of the Government’s Action Plan on Insurance Reform, I have undertaken a review of the current occupiers’ liability legislation in Ireland and other common law jurisdictions, as well as an examination of “duty of care” provisions in those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The High Court has jurisdiction in wards of court matters and management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions under the Courts Service Act 1998.  However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made with the Courts Service who have provided the following update. Of the 2,751 Wards of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can advise the Deputy that our prisons are built in line with the applicable building regulations and that heating and ventilation systems are installed to cope with the normal expected range of Irish weather conditions. As a result, air conditioning systems designed to respond to the unusual temperature levels experienced in recent weeks are not routinely installed in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (27 Jul 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 its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made regarding Wicklow Courthouses and the Courts Service has provided me with the following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that substantial work has been completed on the necessary actions to introduce the new Prisoner Complaints System, including on staff training, the development of an integrated IT system to support case handling and a draft policy for complaints handling. A critical path for the introduction of the new system has been provided to my office. This includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have been advised by the Irish Prison Service that there is currently one Governor vacancy across the prison service as of 20 July 2021. That vacancy currently exists at the grade of Governor 3, in the Midlands prison. I understand that the reference to Deputy Governor is to the position of Assistant Governor grade in the IPS. There is one post at the grade of Assistant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1365 and 1367 together. The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, which is the primary legislation covering the operation of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, provides that free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of a person who has insufficient means in criminal proceedings. Under the Scheme, the courts, through the judiciary,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, which is the primary legislation covering the operation of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, provides that free legal aid may be granted, in certain circumstances, for the defence of people who have insufficient means in criminal proceedings. Under the Act, the courts, through the judiciary, are responsible for the granting of legal aid....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Protecting and supporting victims of sexual violence is a key priority for me and my Department. I am keenly aware of the devastating physical and emotional consequences such crimes have on victims. The O’Malley Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Offences arose out of concern about low reporting levels for rape and other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (27 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, Coroners are independent in the conduct of their functions and neither I nor my Department have any role in the scheduling of inquests by a coroner, or for any subsequent action or decision.  Most coroners hold inquests in local court houses, and as a result of Covid-19, given public health considerations, inquests have unfortunately been severely...