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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.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of any air routes is a commercial matter for the air operator concerned. In addition to the suite of general business supports, the Government has approved an allocation of €80 million in 2021 in support of Irish aviation and connectivity during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Airlines retain access rights to routes in line with airport slot...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: This would be a matter for the UK licensing authority, as to whether that authority would recognise the extension of validity of an EU driving licence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. An Irish driving licence can only be issued to a person resident in Ireland. Where a person is living abroad and working on a task of a definite duration or attending a college or university, generally...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Os rud é go mbaineann an cheist  áirithe seo leis an Údarás um Sháibháilteacht ar Bhóithre, tá sí curtha ar aghaidh chuig an Údarás agam. Iarraim ar an Teachta teagmháil a dhéanamh le m’oifig mura bhfaigheannn sí freagrea díreach ón Údarás laistigh de 10 lá.

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, alleviation 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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, possible further extensions of driving licences are currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly. The extension of learner permits is being kept under review.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119, 131, 143 and 144 together. 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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Under provisions set out in S.I. No. 203/2009 - Road Traffic (Driving Instructor Licensing) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is legally required to carry out a check test of an Approved Driving Instructor every two years at the very minimum. This test takes the form of an observation by an RSA examiner of a lesson given by the instructor to a learner driver...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department had previously requested that the RSA, as the body legally responsible for the driver theory test, examine whether theory tests can be taken on-line remotely and what is required to do so. I am pleased to inform you that the Driver Theory Test service has launched a pilot phase of a new initiative, which offers a Remote Testing service for specific categories of Theory Test...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I will not be making any changes to the existing legislation in the learning to drive process. By law, before applying for a learner permit, candidates must complete and pass a driver theory test. It applies to anyone applying for a first learner permit in any vehicle category. The test is designed to check knowledge of critical issues such as: rules of the road, risk perception,...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS), and all applications for a driving licence must be made through the NDLS. The Covid-19 restrictions have caused large backlogs in the area of driver licensing. The service was closed during the first lockdown, was operating with limited capacity in the months...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: A receipt issued from the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) for an application received for a driving licence or learner permit is not acceptable in lieu of the permit or licence. Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, possible further extensions of driving licences are currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government continues to advise against non-essential international travel and that essential travel is undertaken with due regard to public health safety measures. Given the current epidemiology situation and public health concern at the implications of increased transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 via the emergence of new variants, the Government recently strengthened the public health...