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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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together. The information requested is not available in my Department. Turnaround times and staffing levels in the Dublin motor tax office are a matter for Dublin City Council.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driver test in each test centre are held by the Road Safety Authority. 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: Driver Licences (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A Public Service Card (PSC) is issued by the Department of Social Protection as part of its legal functions for the authentication of identity. A PSC can be used, under legislation, by a number of public bodies including the Road Safety Authority (who provides the National Driver Licence Service). The Department of Social Protection subsequently developed the online identity verification...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not my intention to offer a postal service for driving licence renewals to applicants under the age of 70 years. 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 Licences (20 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 Licences (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 my first priority is to look to extending driver licences. This falls under European legislation and is currently under consideration at a European level. When driver licences are extended, the position will be examined as to whether it is necessary to extend learner permits.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the driver theory tests is handled by the Road Safety Authority, under contract, and therefore details on the number of persons awaiting a theory test in each test centre are held by the RSA. 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: Driver Licences (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a 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 (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Any public road can be used to either conduct driving lessons, driving tests or practise driving, once the learner driver is operating within the rules of the road and is accompanied by a suitably qualified driver at all times. I have no power to issue instructions to the RSA regarding routes of driving tests. Driving instructors are private individuals and I have no power to issue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following on from a Government task force report in 1984, Ringaskiddy Freeport was established by Ministerial Order on the 23 June 1987 with the Port of Cork Company as the manager. The designation of the Ringaskiddy Freeport is still in force.  However, this designation is immaterial in the context of  preparations for Brexit. The Port of Cork has advised that since that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: At the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020 the requirement for persons over 70 (without an identified or specified illness) to provide a medical report was exempted until the 31 July 2020, this exemption was extended from the 1 August until the 31 December 2020.  Due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases my Department has provided for a further extension until 30 June 2021. All...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has been working with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and their providers to continue to operate the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) through the Covid-19 crisis, while keeping both staff and the public as safe as possible. New initiatives have been introduced to create additional capacity through a combination of additional staff, extended and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 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...