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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Approved Driving Instructor’s (ADIs) Stakeholders Forum was initiated by the RSA to provide a platform for the strategic development of the driving instruction industry in Ireland. The Forum comprises the ADI Chief Examiner and ADIs who are elected by their peers to represent the views of their colleagues and are supported by an RSA administrative team. The establishment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish aviation sector is critical to Ireland’s economic development, as it is a key enabler of international trade and business, including foreign direct investment and tourism. For this reason, our aviation policy places a priority on international connectivity. The sector is experiencing the most challenging crisis in its history, with many analysts predicting that it will take...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Eligibility for the atypical worker scheme is not a relevant criterion for the selection of fishing vessels for inspection by the Marine Survey Office (MSO). The MSO selects fishing vessels for inspections based on a number of criteria including follow-up on any incidents as well as referrals from a number of sources including other Member States, members of the public, fishers, Workplace...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Maritime Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is not able to comment on this matter while an investigation is ongoing.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 250, 267, 280 and 287 together. Government has been clear in expressing its support for the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) proposal and welcomes the agreement reached between the Council and European Parliament which will enable roll-out of the system and allow Digital COVID Certificates to begin to be issued to EU citizens in the coming weeks. I can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for this question. As this is an operational matter for Shannon Airport, I am forwarding the query to Shannon Airport for direct reply. If you do not receive a response within 10 days, please contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to make you aware, under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The protocol for scheduling appointments, including the prioritisation of essential workers, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The information requested is held by the Authority. 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: Driver Test (15 Jun 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 (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The question 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: Driver Test (15 Jun 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 (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test. The information requested is held by the Authority. 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: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 263, 264 and 265 together. The Driver Theory Test Service has now re-opened on a gradual basis with a maximum monthly capacity of 25,000 tests initially. This means that while there are currently over 25,000 customers with an appointment for a Theory Test in June, some appointments will be rescheduled to a later date. Customers who cannot be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The question 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: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question is therefore being referred to them 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 (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with the further easing of restrictions, the gradual re-opening of in-person driver theory test centres has now commenced. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) reopened its network of test centres and will be permitted to conduct 25,000 driver theory tests per month. Prior to COVID-19, the RSA provided 15,000 tests per month. In light of the significant backlog of customers, the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to make you aware, under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. This 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: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question is therefore being referred to them 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 Licences (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working days I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test. The question 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.