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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5.  As a consequence, the service is closed while level 5 restrictions remain in place.  Customers who have a Driver Theory Test scheduled during the level 5 restrictions will be contacted to notify them that their test will be rescheduled free of charge when the service resumes. Updates around the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: When establishing a driving licence exchange agreement with another country, the relevant authorities in each jurisdiction study and compare the two licensing regimes, so that each side can be satisfied that they are compatible and that drivers are tested to the same standards. On the Irish side, this task is undertaken by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department does not have sight of the licensing process system. I am therefore 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Currently, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) does not facilitate on-line Driver CPC training. EU Directive 2003/59/EC which introduced Driver CPC was updated in 2018 by EU Directive 645 of 2018, and while the amended directive allows for the use of ICT tools such as e-learning and blended learning as part of CPC training, a substantial amount of the training will be required to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, the possible extension of driving licences is currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly. The possible extension of learner permits will be considered when this decision is made.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under current level 5 restrictions, the Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service. As a consequence, the service is closed while level 5 restrictions remain in place.  The Deputy should be aware that the operation of the driver theory tests is handled by the RSA, under contract, and it is for them to devise the most effective way of how bookings for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The NCT has been classified as an essential service (see Part 2, Item 14(x) of the Schedule to the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 10) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 701 of 2020)) and accordingly the service is to continue.  Measures have been put in place to ensure the operation of the service is in accordance with HSA guidelines and public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will not be making any changes to the existing legislation in the learning to drive process. The first step to learning to drive in Ireland is to pass the driver theory test. Upon passing the theory test, an individual can then apply for a learner permit. A learner permit allows them to learn to drive on public roads in Ireland, provided they are accompanied at all times by a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A learner permit or provisional licence issued by another jusidiction is not recognised for driving in Ireland. A person resident in Ireland can apply for a driving licence once thay have obtained their certificate of competency by passing a driving test. There are certain steps that a person must take in order to become a qualified driver - passing the Driver Theory Test,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, the possible extension of driving licences is currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the UK, including Northern Ireland, have now left the EU, the provisions of the sixth Motor Insurance Directive no longer apply to them.  Persons injured in a motor accident in third countries who wish to bring legal proceedings must do so in the country where the incident took place.  This is one of the unavoidable consequences of the UK decision to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following legal advice received when this proposal was first mooted, there are currently no plans to introduce speeding fines based on a person's income.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on driving test waiting lists are held by the Road Safety Authority. I am therefore passing this part of 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. During the level 5 period, driving tests will be available only to those who are involved in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 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 Test (28 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, I understand the RSA are experiencing some operating problems following the launch of their new Driving Test System and Customer Portal. This is due to exceptionally high levels of demand which in turn is increasing call volumes. My Department raised these problems with the RSA. We have been assured the technical issues...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department had previously requested that the Road Safety 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. I am pleased to inform you that the Driver Theory Test service has recently launched a pilot phase of a new initiative, which offers a Remote Testing service for specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Protection Enforcement (28 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In June 2020, my Department published the National Oil & HNS Spill Contingency Plan (NCP) as required under Section 8 (1) under the Sea Pollution (Amendment) Act 1999. Within that month, my Department issued two communications in relation to the publication of this document and the statutory requirements for each Port and Local Authority under this plan. The pending establishment of...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, the possible extension of driving licences is currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly. Due to the pandemic and the establishment of safety protocols in the workplace, the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) has experienced unprecedented demand on its services and customers can...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The extent to which the public, including arriving passengers, are advised to self-isolate, restrict their movements, adhere to other public health measures or undertake Covid-19 testing, is based on the advice of the public health authorities. My Department assists with the implementation of public health measures in relation to international travel, as decided by Government following...