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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested are held by the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred this 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 Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, assign 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (28 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Undefined (28 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department engages extensively with its stakeholders and I am acutely aware of the funding shortages being faced by Shannon Airport as a result of Covid.  In recognition of this, the Government established a Covid19 Regional State Airports Programme.  The specific intent of this programme is to put Shannon and Cork airports in funds while they navigate the Covid crisis....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for her question in relation to Shannon Heritage sites in County Clare.  I can confirm to the Deputy that there is ongoing engagement between my Department and Shannon Group and that options to secure the future of Shannon Heritage are currently being considered by Shannon Group but no decision has yet been taken in this regard.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current public health emergency has had a profoundly disruptive effect on the driver learning and testing system in this country. I recognise that young farmers are one of many cohorts across all areas of society who have been impacted by the restrictions. To obtain a category W licence for work vehicles and land tractors, a person must first pass the BW category driver theory test....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The commercial State ports receive no Exchequer funding and fund all their activities through their own resources, financing, or if successful, through EU programmes.  The non-Exchequer capital expenditure at the ports is set out below:- State Ports Non Exchequer Capital Expenditure:  - Port of Cork Dublin Port Shannon Foynes Port Port of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While Covid19 level 5 restrictions remain in place, the Driver Theory Test continues to be suspended. While I fully appreciate the inconvenience this poses, I must emphasise, that this decision has been taken in line with official public health recommendations that everyone in Ireland work to limit the spread of the virus by staying at home in so far as is possible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Passenger Data (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Aviation statistics on the number of passengers leaving and arriving into Ireland through State Airports by country of departure or destination country are published on gov.ie at: . Statistics are compiled on the basis of the flight origin or destination, rather than origin or possible final destination of the passenger.  All the statistics are provisional figures provided by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland can not extend the validity of a driving licence issued by another licensing authority in another State. A person resident in Ireland must have an Irish/EU driving licence to drive here.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no specific provision in road traffic legislation regarding dash cameras and driving tests.  However, the Deputy is reminded that vehicles must be set up in such a fashion that a test can be effectively carried out and in fashion that respects the rights of all parties.  She will also be aware of the requirements regarding recording of personal information, including camera...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current status of the procurement process can be referenced in the Published eTenders update on eTenders and our SAR Webpage KPMG have been appointed to carry out the detailed business/economic assessment in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code.  The outcome of the business case stage of this process will go to Government to agree, inter alia, the scope, nature and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including the Aviation sector. These supports include the wage subsidy scheme, waiving of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme, with some of these now extended to 30 June 2021. Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The matter of consumer protection, consumer refunds and fair treatment of air passengers who choose not to travel on Government advice has been raised consistently with the main Irish airlines over the course of the pandemic. Minister of State Naughton and I continue to stress to the airlines that people are given choice and are allowed to defer travel – because of legitimate reasons...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was decided on the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team that no cruise ships would be permitted to enter any Irish port or anchor in Irish waters.   While this decision will be kept under review, their are no plans at present for the resumption of cruises into Ireland.  Government advise continues to be that only...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drug and Alcohol Testing (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The limits for both THC, the primary psychoactive drug in cannabis, and THCA, its main metabolite, are each set out in a schedule inserted by  section 8 (c) of the Road Traffic Act 2016. The legal limit for Δ9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is 1ng/ml in blood while the legal limit for 11-nor-9-Carboxy- Δ 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THCA) is 5ng/ml in blood.    I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While Covid19 level 5 restrictions remain in place, the Driver Tests continue to be suspended for all but essential workers. While I fully appreciate the inconvenience this poses, I must emphasise, that this decision has been taken in line with official public health recommendations that everyone in Ireland work to limit the spread of the virus by staying at home in so...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The provision of driving  instruction has been defined in legislation introduced by my colleague, the Minister for Health,  as an essential service that may continue under level 5 restrictions, albeit in extremely limited circumstances. Both Essential Driver Training (EDT) for cars and Initial Basic Training (IBT) for motorcycles are currently suspended. Approved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As previously advised to the Deputy, my Department through the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFaC) developed the COVID 19 Air Travel Protocol. This protocol was developed in consultation with the public health authorities and with industry. These measures, which are now being implemented, set out the expectations and requirements for...