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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 179 together. 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. Essential Driver Training (EDT) may also resume but only in such...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The extension of Covid19 level 5 restrictions by Government means that the Driver Theory Test continues to be suspended. While I fully appreciate the inconvenience this poses, I must emphasise, that this decision has been taken in line with official public health recommendations that everyone in Ireland work to limit the spread of the virus by staying at home in so far as is possible and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169, 170 and 171 together. The current status of the procurement process for the national IRCG aviation service can be referenced in the Published eTenders update on eTenders and my Department's dedicated webpage - linked here SAR Webpage. R117, which is based in Waterford airport, is part of the existing CHCI DAC national service procured in 2010 and which...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176 and 177 together. 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 40 of the Act provides that the Minister for Transport has the “general superintendence”...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested are held by the Road Safety Authority. 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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including the Aviation sector. These supports include the wage subsidy scheme, waiving of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme, with some of these now extended to 30 June 2021. Irish airlines and airports have...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: My officials and I maintain regular contact with all aviation stakeholders, including Aer Lingus. It is understood that Aer Lingus is planning to commence services on a small number of transatlantic routes from Manchester later this year. The airline has confirmed that the proposed new routes do not involve the use of aircraft that would otherwise be deployed in Irish airports. It...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Aer Lingus entered into certain commitments at the time of its acquisition by IAG in 2015 in relation to the operation of its London Heathrow slots. Subject to certain conditions being met at Irish airports, Aer Lingus's connectivity commitments will remain in effect until 1 September 2022. There is no existing provision to further extend these commitments, and the operation of particular...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question in relation to Shannon Heritage. As the Deputy is aware Shannon Group is a commercial semi State Body with statutory responsilites for the management of its subsidiaries, including Shannon Heritage. That said, I can confirm that there is ongoing engagement between my Department and Shannon Group and that options to secure the future of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome the recent aviation restart plan produced by the aviation industry participants of the National Civil Aviation Development Forum (NCADF). This report contains many recommendations for consideration across a number of Government Departments. I have written to the NCADF seeking additional information and clarity on the operational readiness of the sector regarding a resumption...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of light rail. As the Deputy may be aware, the NTA's Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area, published in...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport generally. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public and sustainable transport infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects. However, as the Deputy will be aware, enforcement of all road traffic legislation is a...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In that respect I can confirm that MetroLink’s Preliminary Business Case has now been submitted to the Department and is being considered in line with the Public Spending Code.Once that consideration is complete I will bring the Preliminary Business Case to Government for...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. The RSA is engaging with its service provider to examine ways of increasing the number of tests within the current health constraints for when services resume. In this regard, the aim is to double capacity at test centres over a three-month period. Normal capacity before the pandemic was approximately 15,000 tests per month....

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

Hildegarde Naughton: On 16 February this year, the Government approved proposals which I brought forward to legislate to deal with the anti-social use of scramblers and other similar vehicles. This legislation will be brought forward by way of amendments at committee stage to the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill. The timing of the introduction of these proposals is therefore dependent on the Bill. As the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. 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: National Car Test (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) Service - including the allocation of its resources - is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have therefore referred 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.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I fully support ongoing efforts to deliver medical supplies to India during this very challenging time. My officials have expedited the necessary flight authorisations for a number of humanitarian cargo flights to India this week. The staffing of such operations is an operational matter for the relevant airlines and airports.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: 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 aviation...