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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, restorative justice is a criminal justice process which has been shown to help victims recover from crime, reduce reoffending and save public resources and it is now widely accepted that restorative justice is compatible with the traditional criminal justice systems of both common law and civil law jurisdictions. The Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Question Heading for question(s) 521 (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can inform the Deputy that while responsibility for this matter rests with my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, my Department has engaged with all relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, with a view to having it resolved. It is my understanding that the matter is under consideration by the Minister for Public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (1 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for raising this matter as the full implementation of the recommendations of the O'Malley Review has been a priority for Minister McEntee and that will continue during my time as Minister of State in the Department of Justice. Following publication of 'Supporting a Victim’s Journey' - our plan to implement the recommendations of the...

Seanad: Civil Legal Aid (Exclusion of Value of Free or Partly Free Board) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (31 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senators who have contributed to this debate. I also thank Senators Boylan, Ó Donnghaile, Warfield and Gavan for bringing forward this Private Members' Bill, which deals with an important aspect of the civil legal aid process. I am pleased that the Government, during its meeting last Friday, approved the Minister for Justice's proposal not to oppose the Bill on Second...

Seanad: Search and Rescue System: Motion (28 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senators for their contributions. This debate presents an opportunity to underline the importance of the Irish Coast Guard’s aviation service to Ireland as a maritime nation and I welcome the opportunity to set out the current state of play in terms of the ongoing procurement process which is being managed by my Department. The motion tabled by Senators Craughwell and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue today. I am glad to speak on a topic of concern for many public representatives, both local and national, and for people from the Galway area, as outlined by the Deputy. I spoke this afternoon to members of An Garda Síochána in Galway about the recent event in Salthill and events that may be planned for this weekend or other future dates....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reiterate that I spoke to the senior members of An Garda Síochána in Galway and they have assured me that there is a dedicated policing plan in place for this weekend and for any future events. They are monitoring social media and will be deploying extra Garda resources in the Salthill area or indeed any area where that deployment is needed. If anyone has concerns, the Garda...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. This law exists to ensure that people licensed to drive on our roads meet the high standards of safety set out at EU level for passing a driving test. Therefore, a holder of a Member State-issued licence who moves to Ireland can drive on that licence until the licence expires. On expiry, the licence holder can then exchange...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Programmes (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In March, I was delighted to launch Safe Routes to School Programme which will support Active Travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country. The Programme will see approximately €15 million of funding this year to support walking, scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools. As the Deputy is likely aware, the Safe Routes to School Programme aims to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An announcement concerning aviation and international travel wil be made after the Government meeting sceduled for 28 May.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the emergence and spread of variants of concern, has resulted in one of the most sustained and deepest periods of suppression of international travel. Globally, aviation is experiencing its most challenging crisis in its history. In Europe there were 5 million flights in 2020 as against 11 million in the previous year. Restrictions on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In order to protect our population from the worst effects of the virus and to enable our healthcare system to continue to function and provide essential frontline healthcare services against the virus, it has been necessary for Government to take unprecedented action on public health measures including the introduction of the mandatory hotel quarantine system. Given the epidemiology...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now. The Department understands the frustration at this decision, however, these restrictions imposed by the Government based on the advice of NPHET and their panel of scientific experts, are in place to minimize the impact of Covid-19 on this country and its people. Officials both in this Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Marine Survey Office of my Department wrote to the Dutch Safety Board on the 30th of April this year offering assistance, if they deemed it necessary, with a current investigation. The Marine Survey Office provided the Dutch Safety Board with a submission which Ireland made to the COSS Committee. I have requested the Marine Survey Office to forward this correspondence to Mr. Gaffney.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am committed to tackling speeding in general, and in particular to reducing speed in residential areas where both public safety and quality of life rely on low speed limits. Under the legislation, default limits are set for classes of roads, but local authorities have the power to set different limits for roads in their areas depending on the circumstances of the particular roads. Local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Probate Office is an office of the High Court 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, I have had enquiries made. Unfortunately, it has not been possible in the time available to obtain the information requested by the Deputy. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (26 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Department of Transport is responsible for administrative arrangements which support volunteer mountain, cave and boat rescue activity in Ireland. These arrangements consist of a grant which is formally entitled “Coastal and Inshore, Mountain and Cave Rescue Grant Current”. The grant provides funding to Community Rescue Boats Ireland (CRBI), which constitutes the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity of learner permits that expired between 1 March and 30 June 2020 were extended for 8 months, while those that expired between 1 July and 31 October 2020 were extended for 4 months. A further extension is currently being considered.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The location of test centres is an operational 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.