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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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, 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 regarding Tralee Courthouse and the Courts Service has provided me with the following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Freedom of Speech (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, incitement to hatred is a criminal offence under the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989. I am advised by the Courts Service that the number of offences and number of people where convictions were recorded in the District Court for offences under the Act in the period from 1 January 2000 to 31 March 2021 is contained in the table below. It should be noted...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 677 and 678 together. 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 with the Courts Service. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to collate the information...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will understand, prior to making an appointment to the position of recruit prison officer, the Irish Prison Service is obliged to make such inquires as are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of candidates. I wish to inform the Deputy that given the nature of the functions of the Irish Prison Service, checks secondary to and in addition to vetting are required...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, 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 regarding Carlow Courthouse and the Courts Service has provided me with the following...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 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 Licences (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity of learner permits that expired between 1 March and 30 June 2020 were extended for 8 months, while those that expired between 1 July and 31 October 2020 were extended for 4 months. A further extension is currently being considered and I expect to be in a position to advise the House of the final outcome shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware in 2019 Government gave its approval, in principle, to provide Exchequer funds of €5m towards a €12m runway extension project at Waterford Airport. The proposal by Waterford Airport underwent an extensive assessment and it was decided, on balance, at that time, that the potential merits to the South East region justified the support of Government. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 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 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Road Safety Act and as provided by the Oireachtas, the driver testing service is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. The question in relation to location of centres is 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 Safety (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993. The Deputy's question has been referred to the IAA for a direct reply. If the reply is not received within the next 10 days please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 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(RSA). I can confirm, the RSA are currently providing a pilot online driver theory test for trucks and buses. The rollout of this option for customers undertaking car theory tests is planned to begin shortly with up to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 14 April, industry members of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum published an Aviation Restart Plan which made several recommendations they considered necessary for the restart and recovery of the Irish aviation sector. These recommendations require engagement across all relevant government departments and consultation with public health authorities, which is now underway. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including those in the aviation sector. The supports include the wage subsidy scheme, alleviation of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme. My Department has estimated that over €200 million in operational...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 14 April, industry members of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum published an Aviation Restart Plan which made several recommendations they considered necessary for the restart and recovery of the Irish aviation sector. These recommendations require engagement across all relevant government departments and consultation with public health authorities, which is now underway. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority, (RSA), the body responsible under the Road Safety Act for the operation of the Theory Test Service, 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 and motorbikes drivers, initially with 3,200 online tests being conducted per month. Online services will...