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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (26 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, a decision was reached by Government earlier this month to allow for the resumption of Initial Basic Training (IBT) and the partial resumption of Essential Driver Training (EDT) from the 10th of May. While these developments are welcome, I must remind the Deputy that we are very much still in a public health emergency and have a responsibility to ensure that the...

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. 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: Driver Test (26 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97 and 98 together. The driver theory test is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Information regarding the number of applicants and backlogs are held by the Authority. This part of the 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 Justice and Equality: Public Sector Pensions (26 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 and 224 together. The Director General of the Irish Prison Service has advised me that she is satisfied that the information provided by the Human Resources Directorate of the Service to the person referred to by the Deputy is in line with general civil service regulations and the Superannuation regulations. I am further advised that the Prison Service...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (26 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Firstly, I would like to express my sympathies to the family concerned for their loss. As the Deputy may be aware, coroners are independent in the conduct of their functions. Neither I nor my Department has any role in the directing of post-mortem examinations or inquests by a coroner, or for any subsequent action or decision taken. As a result of Covid-19, given public health...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Vaccination Programme (26 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Covid-19 vaccination programme is, in the first instance, a matter for the Health Service Executive. The Covid-19 vaccination for prisoners is being administered by the National Ambulance Service, supported by Irish Prison Service medical teams I can advise the Deputy that 82 prisoners have been vaccinated to date, of these 67 were over 60 years of age....

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank all the Deputies who made important contributions. I assure them the Government is acutely aware of the devastating impact Covid-19 is having on the aviation industry, on families and workers and on those who are impacted by the sector. I thank the Oireachtas joint committee for the work it has carried out in keeping this topic in the spotlight over the past 15 months through the...

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I join the Minister in thanking the House for allowing us to address the matter of international travel and aviation. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the announcement by Aer Lingus last week regarding its Shannon base. It is very regrettable that Aer Lingus has decided to close the Aer Lingus cabin crew base at Shannon Airport and to temporarily close its base at Cork Airport as...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assigns Eircodes to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing addresses and Ordnance Survey Ireland provides the geo-locations for these buildings. An Post GeoDirectory, a subsidiary company of An Post...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am fully aware of the plight of the Irish travel trade sector due to the significant impact of the pandemic and the imposition of necessary travel restrictions. I have previously raised this matter with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment Leo Varadkar T.D. I proposed an extension to the existing business support schemes for travel agents and tour...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service by Government, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Collection (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There are no plans currently to waive arrears of motor tax for vehicles which have not been in use in a public place and which have not been declared off the road in line with current legislative provisions. There has been a facility in place since 2013, where, if a vehicle is not going to be in use in a public place, to declare that vehicle off the road. This is provided for in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While I fully acknowledge the need for sensitive and accurate reporting in relation to road collisions, it is not my role as Minister for Transport to issue guidelines to the press on how they carry out their reporting. The UK Guidelines to which the Deputy refers were not issued by any arm or agency of Government. My understanding is that they were co-ordinated by the University of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Testing (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred the question 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 (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver theory testing service 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 (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driver testing service 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 (25 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: Driver Test (25 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: Driver Test (25 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. 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 in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 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...