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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While Covid19 level 5 restrictions remain in place, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Passenger Data (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Aviation statistics on the number of passengers leaving and arriving into Ireland through State Airports by country of departure or destination country are published on gov.ie at: . Statistics are compiled on the basis of the flight origin or destination, rather than origin or possible final destination of the passenger.  All the statistics are provisional figures provided by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland can not extend the validity of a driving licence issued by another licensing authority in another State. A person resident in Ireland must have an Irish/EU driving licence to drive here.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no specific provision in road traffic legislation regarding dash cameras and driving tests.  However, the Deputy is reminded that vehicles must be set up in such a fashion that a test can be effectively carried out and in fashion that respects the rights of all parties.  She will also be aware of the requirements regarding recording of personal information, including camera...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current status of the procurement process can be referenced in the Published eTenders update on eTenders and our SAR Webpage KPMG have been appointed to carry out the detailed business/economic assessment in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code.  The outcome of the business case stage of this process will go to Government to agree, inter alia, the scope, nature and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The matter of consumer protection, consumer refunds and fair treatment of air passengers who choose not to travel on Government advice has been raised consistently with the main Irish airlines over the course of the pandemic. Minister of State Naughton and I continue to stress to the airlines that people are given choice and are allowed to defer travel – because of legitimate reasons...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was decided on the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team that no cruise ships would be permitted to enter any Irish port or anchor in Irish waters.   While this decision will be kept under review, their are no plans at present for the resumption of cruises into Ireland.  Government advise continues to be that only...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drug and Alcohol Testing (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The limits for both THC, the primary psychoactive drug in cannabis, and THCA, its main metabolite, are each set out in a schedule inserted by  section 8 (c) of the Road Traffic Act 2016. The legal limit for Δ9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is 1ng/ml in blood while the legal limit for 11-nor-9-Carboxy- Δ 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THCA) is 5ng/ml in blood.    I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While Covid19 level 5 restrictions remain in place, the Driver Tests continue to be suspended for all but essential workers. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (28 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As previously advised to the Deputy, my Department through the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFaC) developed the COVID 19 Air Travel Protocol. This protocol was developed in consultation with the public health authorities and with industry. These measures, which are now being implemented, set out the expectations and requirements for...

Seanad: Post Office Network: Motion (26 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank Senators for their contributions and for giving me the opportunity to address this important motion. I agree with many of the sentiments expressed and recognise many of the positive social and economic benefits provided by the post office network. I also agree that there is enormous potential for the network to provide a better range of financial and e-commerce services.This is set...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has put in place a comprehensive package to help businesses and workers during the pandemic.  Many firms in the travel sector have availed of various Government SME supports such as the Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) and the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS). They may also be eligible to warehouse VAT and PAYE (Employer) debts and also excess payments received by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: When people come to Ireland with a non-exchange licence, we have no option but to require them to go through the process of obtaining an Irish licence. This is a matter of public safety. While many may have a safe driving record, we have no way of measuring this.  At present, people with a full but non-exchange licence go through the normal driver learning process but can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Designation of states is a matter primarily for the Minister for Health, under section 38E (1) of the Health Act 1947 (inserted by section 7 of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021). It provides the Minister for Health, on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer, to specify additional states as designated states , following consultation with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and such other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Transparency is a fundamental element of public procurement processes.  In the interests of ensuring transparency for all parties potentially interested in the Irish Coastguard Search and Rescue Aviation Project, my Department posts all relevant communications on the process on our dedicated webpage (Irish Coast Guard: Search and Rescue (SAR) Aviation Project) and on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The validity period of Initial Basic Training (IBT) certificate 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 282 together. Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode". Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA is working to deliver an online driver theory test service. It was trialled in December on a pilot basis for those taking a theory test for trucks and buses. The pilot is now being evaluated and the RSA is committed to extending the service for all theory test types during 2021. There will be a limit on the number of customers that can avail of the service during the initial rollout...