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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department through the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) maintains a record of the ‘registered owners’ of motor vehicles. Articles 9 & 10 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 (SI No. 385 of 1992) and amendments made thereon set out the procedures regarding notification and recording of change of address of owner and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Where a motor tax disc has been lost, destroyed or stolen, an application for a replacement disc may be made to the local motor tax office (regardless of whether the disc was originally issued through a motor tax office or via the online system) using the following application form:

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can confirm to the Deputy that City of Derry Airport (CODA) has advised my Department of data concerning Republic of Ireland passenger numbers using CODA and the specific estimate of 40%. It is clear that CODA has a role in helping to facilitate connectivity to the North West. For that reason, I understand that it has been significantly supported by Derry City and Strabane District...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: By law, those who have a learner permit must hold it for a minimum of 6 months and have completed 12 Essential Driver Training (EDT) lessons before they can apply for a driving test. However, during the current level 5 restrictions, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may only conduct lessons in circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is 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: Air Safety (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is the competent authority for aviation safety regulation in Ireland, as provided for under the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993. The Deputy's question has been referred to the IAA for a direct reply. If the reply is not received within the next 10 days please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Details on waiting times 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 extension of Covid-19 level 5 restrictions by Government means that the Driver Theory Test continues to be suspended. The service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The context for the actions referenced is a major reform programme which has been underway within the Irish Coast Guard in the wake of recent safety-related reports. The programme includes the development of a Safety Management System and an associated Quality Assurance programme, which are premised on the principles of volunteer safety first and continuous improvement. This programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reject any contention that my Department or the Irish Coast Guard, which is a division within the Department, has experienced difficulties in maintaining emergency service provision. To be clear, the context for the actions referenced is a major reform programme which has been underway within the Irish Coast Guard in the wake of recent safety-related reports . This reform...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The extension of Covid-19 level 5 restrictions by Government means that the Driver Theory Test continues to be suspended and Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. While I fully appreciate the inconvenience this poses, I must emphasise, that this decision...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Vehicle and Driver File (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) is a record of ‘keepers’ of vehicles, and not legally entitled owners. The records on the NVDF will give the ‘keeper’ of the vehicle, as supplied to the Department at the time. This principle is reflected in Motor Tax Law as responsibility for taxing a vehicle rests with its keeper who on taxing becomes the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 387 together. I can confirm that an exemption permitting the carriage of munitions of war was granted, pursuant to Article 5 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989. The munitions of war authorised for carriage were the personal issued weapons of the military personnel on the flight. With...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 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: National Car Test (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The applicable dates for periodic testing for vehicles and small public service vehicles (SPSV) are provided for by national legislation. Under Regulation 3(4) and Regulation 3(5) of the Road Traffic (National Car Test) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 415/2017), the initial test due date for a SPSV is determined using the date of the application for a SPSV licence in respect of that vehicle and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 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: Driver Licences (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to the administration of 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. 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 would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Details on the waiting times for driving tests in County Kerry 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 driving test service is not currently operating as normal due to the impact of Covid-19.Tests are only...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reject any contention that my Department or the Irish Coast Guard, which is a division within the Department, has experienced difficulties in maintaining emergency service provision. To be clear, the context for the actions referenced is a major reform programme which has been underway within the Irish Coast Guard in the wake of recent safety-related reports. There are no "short cuts"...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My intention is to legislate for e-scooters in accordance with the Programme for Government this year. This involves identifying and developing appropriate amendments to primary legislation across a range of complex areas. The work is being carried out in such a way so that it does not undermine the overall framework of Road Traffic law or road safety in general. Department officials are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 Apr 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.