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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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Operational matters relating to the Post Office Network, including plans for individual post offices, are a matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have a role.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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 new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister of State with responsibility for the postal sector I last met with the CEO of An Post in September 2020.  I expect to meet him again early this quarter.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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 new and existing buildings, as well as changes to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Mountain Rescue Teams are voluntary search and rescue organisations that provide a mountain rescue service in a number of locations in the Republic of Ireland. They are tasked by An Garda Síochána and frequently work alongside other search and rescue organisations in the course of training and missions. They are part granted aided by the State, via an annual grant first distributed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Since 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is no longer a Member State and so for a resident of Ireland a UK driving licence is not valid to drive here. Since 2019, holders of UK licences resident in Ireland had been encouraged to exchange their UK licences for an Irish one before 31 December 2020. As the UK is now a third country, Ireland has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Data (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The table below provides the data requested by the Deputy, and includes all vehicles licensed as at 31st December 2020, broken down by Motor Taxation Class and Fuel Type.