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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The importance of the post office network has been clearly demonstrated throughout the pandemic where we have seen a range of initiatives through our post offices which have helped support local communities, the elderly and vulnerable. The serious decline in mail volumes and the impact of Covid-19 on footfall through post offices has had a severe impact on the postal network and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy may be aware, electric scooters are a type of powered personal transporter (PPT). PPTs are classed as mechanically propelled vehicles, the use of which requires a valid licence, tax and appropriate insurance in accordance with Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. As PPTs do not fall under any existing vehicle category, it is not currently possible to tax and insure them and...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the National Car Test (NCT) service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases. I have therefore referred 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jan 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 be completed in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Tests (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government is engaged in contingency planning should a Covid testing service for truck drivers be required for those drivers travelling on journeys from Ireland to the continent, so that these drivers can meet evolving Covid entry requirements on the continent. Ireland is still advocating that all EU Member States should adhere to the Green Lanes recommendation that essential transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In advance of the end of the Brexit transition, my Department in conjunction with the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), undertook a major communications campaign urging business using the GB landbridge to consider a switch to direct routes which would avoid the new control regimes. This campaign was also supported by the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Business Enterprise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (21 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 by the end of January.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on waiting lists are an operational matter for 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. My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority since the start of the pandemic regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (21 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The UK’s decision to leave the Single Market and Customs Union means that traders must now engage with a range of checks and controls on trade with Great Britain that did not previously apply. This is fundamentally impacting on many businesses in Ireland, including on the road haulage sector. These changes represent a considerable shock to existing supply chains and logistics...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Grant Payments (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On 6 January 2021, the Government updated Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions. In line with the increased restrictions, construction closed from 6pm on Friday 8 January, with certain limited exceptions. SEAI supported retrofitting does not fall into one of the identified exceptions. On 8 January, SEAI updated its guidance to contractors to bring the new restrictions to their attention. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: At the current time the RSA does not facilitate on-line Driver CPC training. EU Directive 2003/59/EC which introduced Driver CPC was updated in 2018 (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 be completed in an approved...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no legal speed limit for powered wheelchairs, and I have no plans to legislate for a speed limit to be introduced.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am aware that, under the current Level 5 circumstances, some people are experiencing unavoidable delays in renewing their driving licences. As you know, a person cannot drive legally without a licence or without insurance. My Department remains in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in relation to the impact of Covid on its services, and consideration is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Workplace Relations Commission (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: During 2020, the Marine Survey Office (MSO) received two referrals from the Workplace Relations Commission. The MSO has completed its follow up activities in respect of the two fishing vessels concerned. Corrective action, where it was required by the MSO, has been actioned by the owners. Both vessels are also subject to scheduled flag state inspections by the MSO and one of the vessels was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Based on provisional figures, road deaths were regrettably 6% higher than in 2020, despite a large decrease in the volume of traffic on our roads. However, it should also be noted that the number of our fatalities on our roads dropped by 30% since 2010, and Ireland is currently the second safest country in the EU in terms of road deaths. Despite the difficulties of the Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Operational arrangements at test centres, including the availability of waiting and washing facilities, are a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I understand that the Authority decided to temporarily close public toilet and waiting facilities in the interests of public safety and as part of its overall Covid-19 resumption of service protocols. These are in line with health and safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 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. While I regret the inconvenience caused, I think you will agree with me that this decision was necessary for public health reasons. The Road Safety Authority has advised my office that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Covid 19 Level 5 Government restrictions effective from 31 December 2020, candidates can attend their scheduled driving test appointment provided they are an essential worker involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. This will not be extended to the family of essential workers. While I regret the inconvenience caused, I think you will agree with me...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Covid19 Level 5 Government restrictions effective from 31 December 2020, candidates can attend their scheduled driving-test appointment provided they are an essential worker involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. The Road Safety Authority has also asked that if someone is not involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy will be aware, on the 20 April 2020, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport at that time, Shane Ross TD, signed the Road Traffic (National Car Test) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 132/2020) into law. These Regulations provided that a 4-month extension was given to NCT test due dates under specific circumstances. This extension was given as a direct result of the...