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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In accordance with the provisions of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, as enacted by the Oireachtas, this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and it would therefore not be in accordance with the legislation if I were to issue instructions on such a matter. I have therefore referred the matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Exemptions (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is a facility in place to declare a vehicle off the road where it is not going to be in use in a public place. This is underpinned by the provisions of the Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act 2013. The primary purpose of the Act is to replace the system whereby a vehicle was declared off the road retrospectively with a system under which the vehicle must be declared off the road in advance....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As set out in the Programme for Government, the Government will act on interim recommendations from the Chair of the Expert Group on the Provision of Support, Including Accommodation, to Persons in the International Protection Process (Asylum Seekers) to improve conditions for asylum seekers in Ireland. This includes the ability to apply for driving licences. A person must be resident in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Penalty Points records are processed on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) without delay by my Department on receipt of the details from An Garda Síochána and The Courts Service. Although penalty points are applied immediately to the offending driver record, the penalty point duration period is suspended in certain circumstances according to legislation, for instance when...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving theory 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 (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving theory 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: Legislative Measures (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On Friday last, I was pleased to announce the enactment of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021. Notwithstanding local authorities powers’ to make bye-laws, this important piece of legislation introduces changes in the law to allow for the sale and consumption of alcohol in relevant outdoor seating areas, where those outdoor seating areas have been permitted by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (6 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Facilitating greater access to justice is one of the key objectives of my Department’s Statement of Strategy 2021-2023 and the Justice Plan 2021. To achieve this, we must streamline both the civil and family justice system; ensure that cases can be managed to give the parties more certainty about the progress and likely costs of their cases; ensure that more disputes are resolved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The driving theory 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 (1 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Arrangements for the production and issuance of the EU Digital Covid Certificates are being progressed by the Department of Health, the HSE and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. Questions on these matters should be addressed to the relevant Minister.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No.477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation and oversight of periodic roadworthiness testing in the State. Accordingly, I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Coroners are independent quasi-judicial office holders located in districts around the country. Their statutory function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. This is an important public service in particular to next-of-kin and friends of the deceased. Section 29 of the Coroners Act 1962 requires that certain documents relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (1 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 persons of insufficient means in criminal proceedings. Under the Scheme, the courts, through the judiciary, are responsible for the granting of legal aid. An applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Online Safety (1 Jul 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. Among other provisions, it creates new offences of sending, or threatening to send, intimate images without the consent of the person whose image it is. The Deputy will appreciate that as the Act is only in force since...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 347 and 348 together. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. Dochas Category A Complaints Total Complaints Not sustained due to no reasonable grounds Not possible to make a determination Outside the scope for investigation Vexatious Without foundation 2018 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 and 350 together. All prisoners committed to prison are subject to a comprehensive medical assessment by the Prison Healthcare Team and Hepatitis C screening is offered to all new prisoners as part of this assessment. Prisoners can also request Hepatitis C screening through their local Prison Healthcare Team at any stage of their time in custody. All...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Law Cases (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 352 and 353 together. Family law reform is a major element of the Justice Plan 2021. The Programme for Government contains a commitment to enact a Family Court Bill to create a new dedicated Family Court within the existing court structure and provide for court procedures that support a faster and less adversarial resolution of disputes in specialised...