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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a 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 Test (18 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 (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The extension of learner permits is being kept under constant review. However no decision to extend them this year has been made to date. A learner permit can be renewed up to 5 years after the expiry of the permit without the need to resit the Driver Theory Test.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting licences or renewals and average wait times are held by the Road Safety Authority. I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As per the EU Directives on driving licensing, a person cannot hold more than one driving licence. A person normally resident in Ireland must have an Irish or EU licence to drive here. Normal residence means the place where a person usually lives, that is for at least 185 days in each calendar year, because of personal and occupational ties. It is not possible to issue a dual licence....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 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. S.I. No. 29 of 2021 Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions ) (COVID-19) (NO. 10) (Amendment) (NO. 2) Regulations 2021, which was recently signed by the Minister for Health include the provision under Regulation 4...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 to 76, inclusive, together. In November 2020, my Department wrote to all those nominated as Transport Managers on Irish Road Transport Operator Licences who hold a UK-issued Transport Management Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), reminding them of the position that such UK-issued certificates would not be valid if working for an EU-based...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 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. Public health safety measures concerning international travel apply to all persons arriving in the State and do not differentiate between arrival by small private aircraft or large commercial aircraft. The relevant Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid 19 in Europe as well as in Ireland, the extension of driving licences is currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority since the start of the pandemic regarding all of its services, the impact of Covid-19 on those services, and how they can best be maintained in the current circumstances. Due to suspension of driver testing services in the initial pandemic response, along with the health protocols required since the resumption of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 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 (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, further extensions of driving licences are currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly. This extension, when agreed, will allow those who cannot apply for a licence in person due to the Level 5 restrictions to continue to drive for the period of the extension.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (18 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy in accordance with Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Programme for Government (17 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 47 and 48 together. The Programme for Government recognises that a modernised post office network will provide a better range of financial services and e-commerce services for citizens and enterprise, as part of our commitment to a sustainable nationwide post office network. The Department of Finance published a report on the Evaluation of Concept...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (17 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax is payable if a vehicle is being used in a public place. However, there is a facility in place to declare a vehicle off the road in advance where it is not going to be in use in a public place. A declaration of non-use must be made in the last month of an existing motor tax disc or renewed in the last month of a previously made declaration of non-use. The declaration can be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The provision of driving instruction has been defined in legislation introduced by my colleague, the Minister for Health, as an essential service that may continue under level 5 restrictions, albeit in extremely limited circumstances. Both Essential Driver Training (EDT) for cars and Initial Basic Training (IBT) for motorcycles are currently suspended. Approved Driving Instructors...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (17 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Electric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and there is no separate licence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driver test in each test centre are held by the Road Safety Authority. I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (17 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. The Government have announced a numbers of measures in relation to international travel to protect against the spread of Covid-19, including pre-Departure RT-PCR testing and quarantine requirements. However, and in line...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 78, 80 and 81 together. The Driver Theory Test (DTT) has not been classified as an essential service by Government and consequently it has been suspended in light of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. Driver Theory Tests for all candidates will remain suspended for the duration of level 5 restrictions. It was decided, in a climate where only limited...