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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Prison Service authorities, who are the competent body for the administration of applications received under the provisions of the Council of Europe Convention on Transfer of Sentenced Persons, have confirmed that from 1 January 2021 to 20 May 2021, a total of eight applications have been received, four of which are inward. The breakdown is as follows; one from Portugal, one from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can inform to the Deputy that, following the recruitment campaigns for posts of Chief State Pathologist and State Pathologists in late 2020, the post of Chief State Pathologist was successfully filled and two of the State Pathology posts have also been filled. There is currently one vacancy outstanding. In light of the difficulties experienced in recruiting in this specialised field, a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (20 May 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 Post...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the legislation as provided by the Oireachtas, the driver testing service, including the theory test, is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority, this question 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 (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and remains closed for now. 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 and its people. Officials both in this Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving tests for essential workers continue to be the priority for the driver testing service. However, in line with the gradual reopening of services, driving tests for all those who are eligible to take the test and have been waiting longest will recommence in a limited fashion from next week. The situation will be kept under review.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: To protect public health and to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 variants of concern entering the state, Government continues to advise against all non-essential international travel. There are also measures in place for arriving passengers which are intended to protect public health. Several Government Departments are involved in preparatory discussions concerning the easing of the various...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Constitutional Amendments (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Article 41.3.1° of the Constitution provides that “The State pledges itself to guard with special care the institution of Marriage, on which the Family is founded, and to protect it against attack.” The Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality, which published its recommendations on 24 April 2021, recommended the amendment of Article 41 of the Constitution so that it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 338 together. I wish to advise the Deputy that the Council of the Europe Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons provides a procedural framework for such transfers and seeks to provide a simple and relatively expeditious mechanism whereby the repatriation of sentenced persons may take place. The Convention sets out six conditions which...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am advised by the Director General of the Irish Prison Service that the information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. However, the information is being collated by the Irish Prison Service and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (20 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to inform the Deputy that my Department received correspondence on September 13, 2019, in relation to alleged procurement irregularities involving the Irish Prison Service and a named company. This was forwarded to my Department’s Internal Audit Unit for examination. I am informed that an investigation in relation to the complaint commenced in March 2020 and that this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The penalty point system was designed to improve driver behaviour, thereby making our roads safer for all. A driver who is detected committing a driving offence, and who subsequently has penalty points endorsed on their licence, is expected to change their driving habits for the better. Drivers who have the occasional lapse in judgement receive penalty points, and then can learn from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (19 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As outlined by the European Commission (see the notification available at ), following the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC) issued by a competent authority in the UK, including Northern Ireland, is no longer valid in the EU. This means that a Transport Manager holding a UK-issued Transport Manager...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to thank the Deputy for bringing the matter regarding the Driver Theory Test website to my attention. The Road Safety Authority (RSA), the body responsible for the operation of the Theory Test, have confirmed to my Department that this was a temporary technical error that occurred and has since been resolved. The Driver Theory Test is considered a non-essential service and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (19 May 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. In 2020, Irish airlines and airports...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 May 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. He will also be aware of the requirements regarding recording of personal information, including camera recording,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (19 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In January, in light of the resurgence of Covid-19 cases and, in order to ease the burden on medical services, my Department extended the exemption that allows for those aged over 70 to apply for a driving licence without the need to provide a medical report to 30 June 2021. The previous exemption ended on 31 December 2020. The exemption only applies to those applicants who do not have an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the relevant legislation, the driver testing service is an operational matter for 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 (19 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 and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Road Safety Act and as provided by the Oireachtas, the driver testing service, including the theory test, is an operational matter for 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...