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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (25 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware Drogheda Port Company, as a Port of Regional Significance, transferred to Louth County Council in October 2017 and is no longer directly under the remit of my Department. I am however aware that Drogheda Port Company has announced it is to develop a new deepwater port, to be located on the Meath coast north of Bremore Head. I understand that the Port Company is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The weekly aviation statistics compiled by my Department with assistance from the airports and published on gov.ie give headline statistics on passenger numbers at our airports for the previous quarter.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 59 together. I have met with representatives of the Irish Postmasters Union (IPU) since taking up my role as Minister of State with responsibility for the postal sector. In these meetings, we discussed the matters raised in the Grant Thornton report commissioned by the IPU, I intend to meet the IPU again on 2 March following a request for a further meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A lot of work has been done over the past few years to develop the post office network and this has had a positive effect for both postmasters and customers. This momentum needs to be maintained and if An Post, the postmasters and Government work together we can ensure that the network can emerge as a central hub for a wide variety of valuable community-focused services. While it is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode". Eircodes are assigned 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78 and 94 together. I am fully aware of the plight of travel agents and tour operators due to the significant impact of the pandemic on international travel. I understand the cash flow pressure that they are under, the unique implications of the refund requirements placed by the Package Travel Directive and the difficulties they have had with the airlines...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Waiting list details are held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this part of the 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. The Driver Theory Test (DTT) has not been classified as an essential service by Government and consequently it has had to be suspended in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to make the Deputy aware that the operation of the tests is handled by the RSA. As many of the suggestions raised are operational matters, I have also referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office. The Department has been in discussions with the RSA on how to return to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As of the 3rd February 2021, 66,090 UK driving licence exchange applications have been processed over 2019, 2020 and 2021 by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). 3,393 applications were on hand to process, while 1,687 applications were awaiting further customer response. A resident of Ireland must have an Irish or EU driving licence to drive here. A UK driving licence is no longer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Training (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86, 88 and 89 together. In Ireland, the requirements in relation to pilotage and pilot training in each port will differ based on their individual needs. Under the Harbours Acts 1996 to 2015, the ports are the pilotage authorities for their respective pilotage districts and it is a matter for individual ports to decide what is appropriate in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In Ireland, the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/352 are given effect by S.I. No. 128 of 2019 - the European Union (Port Services) Regulations 2019 - which was signed into law on 29 March 2019. The S.I. provides for the designation of complaints handling bodies, penalties and appeals for the purposes of compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/352. Regulation 4 of S.I. No. 128 of 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Rights (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90, 93, 105 and 123 together. As the Deputies are no doubt aware, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passengers in instances of flight cancellations. However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The location of driving test centres is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have no power to intervene in operational decisions. 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland entered into a driving licence exchange agreement with British Columbia in August 2017. As part of this agreement, Ireland agreed to issue a category B (car) driving licence to the holder of a valid British Columbia Class 5 or Class 7 licence, and a category A, A1, A2 or AM (motorcycles) driving licence to the holder of a valid British Columbia Class 6 or Class 8 driving licence. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In mid-January, France informed Ireland that it was preparing to introduce a requirement that hauliers travelling from Ireland to France must furnish a negative Covid-19 test result prior to embarking on their journey. A Covid-19 testing service for drivers was required to be in operation by 27 January. Given the extreme urgency involved, my Department issued a request for quotes to a number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test (DTT) has not been classified as an essential service by Government and consequently it has had to be suspended in light of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. All Driver Theory Tests will remain suspended for the duration of level 5 restrictions. The Driver Theory Test will not be conducted for essential workers while we remain in level 5. While I fully appreciate the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In response to the Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the Government in March 2020, regulations were brought in to extend the period of validity for all Certificates of Competency that expired between 1 March and 30 June. Certificates that were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 inclusive, had their period of validity extended by 4 months. The validity of Certificates of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Feb 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, waiver of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme. As regards supports specifically targeted at the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not provide funding to private business enterprises for the construction of aircraft hangar facilities. The company concerned may wish to contact Enterprise Ireland to see what supports may be available.