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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The person referred to by the Deputy has applied for a right of residency in the State, accompanied by a right to work, based on their parentage of an Irish minor citizen child, and based also on the principles of the Zambrano Judgment. The application was received on 28 August 2019. A request for documentation issued to the applicant on 20 July 2020. The application can only be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Stardust Fire (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Stardust fire was a national tragedy that has left a particular legacy of pain for many people in north Dublin. I offer my deep sympathy and condolences to the families of the 48 young people tragically killed in the Stardust fire forty years ago. These families have suffered a terrible loss. I also recognise the impact on everyone who attended that night and the impact on the local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (11 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested by the Deputy is provided in the table below. The Deputy should note that the outturn has been above the initial estimate in 2019 and 2020 due to pathologist vacancies which required the need to hire in locum pathologists. In order to address this, a new Chief Pathologist was appointed earlier this year and further appointments are expected to be made to the office...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (11 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 this matter. The Courts Service advises that Kilkenny District Probate Registry had a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As part of the broader easing of restrictions across Irish society I can confirm that the gradual reopening of the driving instruction industry will commence from the 10th of May. Initial Basic Training (IBT) for all learner motorcyclists may resume from that date. The Road Safety Authority will be contacting motorcycle instructors over the course of the week with further details of these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: An official from my Department has contacted the person concerned and I understand that the matter is being resolved.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish aviation sector is critical to economic development by providing a key enabler of international trade and business, including foreign direct investment and tourism. For this reason, aviation policy has, for decades, placed a priority on international connectivity. The sector is currently experiencing its most challenging crisis in its history. Many analysts are predicting that it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I accept that the aviation sector will continue to face a range of challenges over the coming months as the country continues to combat COVID-19. Though a protracted recovery is likely, the progress of our national vaccination programme and those of our European and other international partners will be key to recovery. My Department is monitoring the financial impact of COVID-19 on the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Parking on a footpath and parking in designated bus and cycle lanes is illegal under the current Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking Regulations), as amended, and carries a fixed charge of €40, rising to €60 if not paid within 28 days. Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 grants powers to the Minister for Transport to make regulations prescribing different amounts for fixed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Covid-19 restrictions are gradually eased, driving tests for essential workers will continue. Driving tests will also gradually recommence for those who are eligible to take the test, with those waiting longest being contacted first. First invitations will be issued later this month. The RSA and the Department plan to reduce the waiting times and backlog of those waiting for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the provision of which I have delegated to the Road Safety Authority (RSA) under the relevant legislation. My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working days I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Night Vision goggles were purchased and the 5 helicopters equipped to enable NVIS operations to take place. The costs related to this are in the region of €4m. Training of aircrew is underway. €1.7m has been paid to date towards this training. The ability to conduct operations with the aid of Night Vision Goggles (NVG’s) brings an enhanced operational safety and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Accidents (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The relevant legislation in cases such as that referred to by the Deputy is the Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck) Act 1993. This Act sets out the roles and responsibilities of a number of bodies. Section 51 places the initial responsibility for removing a wreck on the owner of the vessel. However, if the appropriate authority, in this case Cork County Council, considers the wreck is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, the Protected Disclosures Act was enacted in 2014 to allow employees to bring alleged wrongdoing to the attention of the appropriate authorities. The Act also affords very important protections to persons making protected disclosures. I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate therefore that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on, nor confirm the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Investigations (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, the Protected Disclosures Act was enacted in 2014 to allow employees to bring alleged wrongdoing to the attention of the appropriate authorities. The Act also affords very important protections to persons making protected disclosures. I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate therefore that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on, nor confirm the existence...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Investigations (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am informed that the independent review to which the Deputy refers relates to the operation of the Voluntary Mess Committees in the Prisons and that terms of reference have been drafted and an independent company is in the process of being appointed to carry out the review. Once commenced, the review is expected to take between four and six months to complete.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As set out in the Programme for Government, the Government will act on interim recommendationsfrom the Chair of the Expert Group on the Provision of Support, including Accommodation, to Persons in the International Protection Process (Asylum Seekers) to improve conditions for asylum seekers currently living in the system. This includes the ability to apply for driver licences. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 191 together. Officials in my Department have ongoing engagement with An Garda Síochána with regard to the enforcement of the road traffic laws throughout Ireland, including breaches of bus lane restrictions. While I can confirm that bus lane enforcement was among the issues raised with my Department by Dublin City Council in 2020, no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Section 41 (7) of the Irish Aviation Authority Act, 1993 provides that a dispute on superannuation benefit may be submitted to the Minister for Transport for determination by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I can confirm that two such submissions have been received by my Department on behalf of staff of the Irish Aviation Authority. These appeals are now with the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity period of Initial Basic Training (IBT) certificates is set out in legislation. Making a change to the validity of an existing certificate requires a change in law. I can confirm that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has recently submitted a proposal to my Department for a further extension to IBT certificates. This is currently being worked on within my Department. An update is...