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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While this is an operational matter for the RSA, my Department had previously requested that the Authority, as the body legally responsible for the driver theory test, examine whether theory tests can be taken on line remotely and what is required to do so. The Driver Theory Test service has recently launched a pilot phase of a new initiative, which offers a Remote Testing service for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Driver Licensing Service (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the National Driving Licence Service (NDLS). The NDLS resumed services in June, following the closure of the centres due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. All appointments must be booked in advance as it is not possible to facilitate any walk-ins due to social-distancing requirements and in the interest of protecting the staff and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational 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: Motor Tax (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax is payable is 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: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational 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 Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am 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 (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to provide for the power to revoke a driving licence in the current Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. The provision will allow for the revocation of a driving licence on the grounds that the application for the licence was made fraudulently, or that the eligibility criteria for granting a licence can no longer be met by the holder of the licence. At present, I do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Reviews (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Regulation 3(b)(xi) of the Road Safety Authority Act (Conferral of Functions) Order (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the decision to issue an extension to end-of-series derogations is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask that the Deputy contact my office if a response has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. It is important to remember that driver licensing law exists to ensure that people licensed to drive on our roads meet high standards of safety. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level. If you are resident in Ireland you must have a EU licence. The Deputy will be aware of this from his previous position in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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. My Department is very aware of the difficulty this poses to learners who are unable to avail of instruction because they have not yet completed the 12 lessons required to book a test. As only limited...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational 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: Road Safety (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Responsibility for the enforcement of road traffic legislation does not fall under the remit of my Department and, accordingly, an evaluation of the technology described in the Deputy’s email has not taken place. An Garda Síochána may have information specifically pertaining to illegal racing on public roads using mobile phone applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: UK licence categories with a code 1 or 101 are not accepted when exchanging a UK driving licence for an Irish one, as per the Memorandum of Understanding on the exchange of driving licences agreed between Ireland and the UK. Some UK categories known as ‘National Categories’ [similar to our W Tractor] only apply in the UK and they are not exchangeable. Other categories may be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland has entered into driving licence exchange agreements with 6 of the Canadian provinces to date. These provinces are Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Exchange agreements can be made only when the relevant authorities in each jurisdiction have studied and compared the two licensing regimes, so that each side can be satisfied that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Infrastructure (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The national broadband plan contract was signed with National Broadband Ireland, NBI, in November 2019 to roll out a high-speed and future-proofed broadband network within the intervention area, which covers 1.1 million people living and working in more than 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms, along with 695 schools. The plan will ensure that citizens throughout...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Infrastructure (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand the frustration over the roll-out of the broadband connection points throughout the country, not least now with many people working from home. My understanding is those initial works have started and I can ask the Minister, Deputy Ryan, to follow up with the Deputy with completion dates on that. In general, the Government is very much committed to the roll-out of the...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to the Second Stage debate. I will endeavour to answer as many questions as I can. I will certainly address any remaining matters on Committee Stage. I welcome the support of Deputies for the Bill. I will come back to Deputy O'Rourke and some of his questions seeking further information on matters such as costs. They will be kept to a...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: We can conclude now.

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am hopeful for the safe passage of the Bill through these Houses in the coming months.