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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Online Safety (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am advised by the Garda Authorities that despite extensive checks conducted on PULSE, no incident type of relevance to the specific type of behaviour referred to by the Deputy, which appears to equate more to defamation rather then harassment, were found. Checks were conducted on all charge wordings and there are none which contain reference to defamation which may be a civil matter....

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 355 and 356 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons is a statutory body, independent in its work, set up under the Prisons Act 2007. The section 31(2) report referred to by the Deputy has not yet been furnished to me by the Inspector of Prisons. However, the Inspector continues to engage with my officials regarding the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons is a statutory body, independent in its work, set up under the Prisons Act 2007. The Inspector's key role is to carry out regular inspections of prisons. The Office is required to inspect the twelve prisons in Ireland to examine the treatment and conditions of prisoners and staff. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (1 Jul 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA of 27 November 2008 relates to the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty for the purpose of their enforcement in the European Union. Legislation to transpose Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA is being...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes, but it is only-----

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The purpose here is to serve alcohol for patrons who are seated outside the licensed premises.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Yes, that is my understanding-----

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is for serving customers who are on the licensed premises. The purpose of the Bill is that they can be served alcohol within the licensed area outside and adjoining the premises. That is what this Bill covers, namely, the serving of alcohol to customers of the establishment in an outdoor area of that establishment.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The important word is "serving". It is not an off-licence.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: To respond first to Deputy McNamara, his interpretation is not correct. An outdoor seating area is clearly defined as an area "abutting the premises". That is the area we are talking about here. Regarding the number of seated patrons, which was raised by Deputies Howlin and Mattie McGrath, the number of seated patrons who can be accommodated in the area must not exceed the number of...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The sale or supply of intoxicating liquor by the licensee in the outdoor seating area should not be the primary purpose of the business. 7 o’clock Basically, they will be able to serve alcohol there but it will not work like an off-licence. It is for the patrons on site. What this is doing is-----

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will not accept the amendment. The proposed amendment removes paragraph (d) of the definition of a "specified person" to exclude, in the context of an outdoor seating area, any other person for the time being in charge of a premises. With regard to a relevant premises, a specified person means a licensee, occupier, manager or another person in charge of the premises at the time. This is...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions over the course of the debate of this Bill and for the constructive engagement by the House to progress this matter as quickly as possible. The measures in this Bill provide that a licensee may sell alcohol to persons in an outdoor seating area not within their licensed premises and provide for an increase in the number of judges in the High...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an idea which I know has been raised by a number of people. There are no specific proposals at present. We can all see that in theory it might be of assistance in addressing road traffic problems. However, there are serious issues to consider. The Road Traffic legislation which governs camera apparatus used by the Garda to provide evidence - speed cameras in particular - sets...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Test. The information requested is held by the RSA. This question is therefore being referred 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: Coast Guard Service (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current helicopter service contract between the then Minister for Transport and CHC Ireland DAC commenced on 1st July 2012 for a period of 10 years. It contains an option to extend for a period(s) up to a further 3 years. The contract has been extended initially for one year to July 2023 to facilitate the procurement of a new service in accordance with Public Spending Code requirements...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard manages a fleet of response vehicles which equip the 44 Coast Guard units to carry out search and rescue functions within their localities. In the immediate location of Templenoe are Coast Guard stations based at Iveragh and Castletownbere who provide search, cliff and boat response within their communities. The Irish Coast Guard does not intend establishing a unit in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has no statutory function regarding the transit of foreign military personnel through Irish sovereign territory or Irish airports. I have forwarded your question to Shannon Group plc. for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply from the Company within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with the further easing of restrictions, the gradual re-opening of in-person driver theory test centres commenced on the 8th of June. The RSA reopened its network of test centres and will be permitted to conduct 25,000 driver theory tests per month. The test centres have extensive COVID-19 measures in place to protect both customers and staff and to ensure the safe delivery of...