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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 and to ease pressures on services, driving licences were further extended by EU Regulation with effect from 6 March 2021. This means that driving licences that expired or will expire between 1 September 2020 and 30 June 2021 will be extended by 10 months. In addition, licences that expired during the reference period 1 March 2020 and 31 August...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Corps (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 242 together. The current status of the procurement process can be referenced in the Published eTenders update on eTenders and our SAR Webpage In November 2020 the Secretary General of Department of Defence requested the Secretary General of the Department of Transport to explore the option of the Air Corps providing some element of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the RSA and I do not have any role in this process. 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: Maritime Safety (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There have been several representations on this matter. The Minister has requested the Marine Survey Office to contact the Dutch Safety Board and that this was done on 30 April 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The protocol for scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the RSA and I do not have any role in this process. 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: Air Corps (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 257 together. In November 2019 the Department of Transport commenced a process to prepare for the next iteration of the Coast Guard Aviation service. This involved an extensive consultation process with all key State and other SAR stakeholders to consider the scope and demand for the service over the lifetime of a new contract.  An initial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now until an appropriate phase of the Government's plans. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA is working to deliver an online driver theory test service. A pilot online driver theory test is underway for trucks and buses. This will be extended to car drivers on a limited basis by the end of this month, initially with 3,200 online tests being conducted per month. Online services will be made more widely available towards the end of 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Climate Change Policy (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Fiscal policy generally, including the appropriate levels of taxation to be raised from various sources for the Exchequer and hence the funding of our vital public services such as health, are matters in the first instance for my colleague the Minister for Finance.  I can advise that there are no plans to replace the current system of motor tax with taxation on motor fuel. Gross...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 269 and 278 together. The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now until an appropriate phase of the Government's re-opening plans. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is a distinction between motorists with a foreign driving licence visiting Ireland and those living in Ireland. For non-residents, currently under the Convention on Road Traffic 1949 (Geneva Convention), drivers from Contracting States carrying a valid driver’s licence can drive on each other’s roads for up to a year when visiting. If a person is resident in Ireland, they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The number of fatalities on our roads, together with the number of collisions resulting in fatalities, for the years mentioned, are as follows: 2014 - 192 (138 collisions) 2015 - 166 (159 collisions) 2016 - 186 (174 collisions) 2017 - 158 (143 collisions) 2018 - 151 (144 collisions) 2019 - 140 (127 collisions) 2020 - 149 (138 collisions) Ireland has made great progress over the last 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Speed camera signs are information signs and are used as traffic calming measures in some areas.  They are optional and there is no legal requirement for a sign to be in place when there is a speed camera present. The operation of the speed-camera system, including the location of speed cameras, is entirely a matter for the Garda Síochána, in conjunction with the contracted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. 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 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware Cork Airport is progressing a Runway Reconstruction and Remediation Project which will be the single-biggest construction project and the biggest investment by daa at Cork Airport since the opening of the new terminal building in 2006.  I acknowledge that the anticipated closure of the airport from 12 September to 22 November this year will be disruptive for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, the establishment of the Taskforce is a key goal within the Justice Plan 2021. The first meeting of the High Level Taskforce on Mental Health and addiction challenges of persons interacting with the criminal justice system took place via video conference on Wednesday 28th April 2021. The Taskforce is chaired by Kathleen Lynch, former...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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 less adversarial resolution of disputes. In September 2020, the Government approved the drafting of a Family Court Bill along...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 11 May, the Government approved plans for a revised National Referral Mechanism (NRM) to make it easier for victims of human trafficking to come forward and be supported. I also received approval on that date to draft a general scheme of a Bill to put the new NRM on a statutory footing. Human trafficking is a particularly cruel crime, based on deception and exploitation of vulnerable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 642 and 643 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the coroners service comprises the network of coroners located in districts throughout the country. The coroner is an independent quasi-judicial office holder whose core function is to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths so that a death certificate can be issued. This is an important public service to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts 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 and the Courts Service has provided the following update on the District Probate Registry in Wexford. The current waiting time in the District Probate...