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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, Rosslare is a Tier 2 Port under National Ports Policy and a Comprehensive Port under European TEN-T Policy. Rosslare is unique among the State-owned ports, as it is not a commercial company operating under the Harbours Acts but is instead operated on a commercial basis as a division of Iarnród Éireann with all investments funded from port revenues. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland has a driving licence exchange agreement with South Africa. A holder of a South African driving licence can exchange their licence for an Irish licence on taking up residence in Ireland. Under our national legislation, all foreign licences recognised for exchange must not be expired by more than one year. All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A person whose application to renew a driving licence cannot be processed due to the recent extension provided is entitled to a full refund. All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Gross motor tax receipts for 2019, 2020 and to the end of February 2021 are as follows: Year Gross motor tax receipts (€) 2019 964,349,811 2020 939,554,114 2021 (to end February) 163,476,762

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I was delighted to recently launch Safe Routes to School which will support active travel infrastructure for selected schools around the country. The programme will see circa €15 million of funding this year to support walking/scooting and cycling to primary and post-primary schools. As the Deputy is probably aware, the Safe Routes to School programme aims to create safer walking...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard is currently undertaking a reform with the further development of its Safety Management System and Quality Assurance programmes. To assist with the programme of continual improvement there have been several improvements made to training, equipment and procedures which in the recent past has necessitated the temporary suspension of operations, i.e., boat and cliff...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Rights (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Consumer rights for overseas travel are protected under EU law, which of course applies in Ireland. Air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of airline passengers in instances of flight cancellations. It provides that where a flight is cancelled then the consumer must receive a refund within seven days. The EU Package Travel Directive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). My Department does not have access to individual applications. I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. If he has not heard from them in 10 working days I would ask that he contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: No exemption, pursuant to Article 5 of the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989, was granted for the flight in question. Enforcement of COVID-19 Regulations are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau, who undertake checks on arriving passengers at Shannon Airport to ensure they are in compliance. I have forwarded the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279 and 286 together. Under current level 5 restrictions both Essential Driver Training (EDT) for cars and Initial Basic Training (IBT) for motorcycles are suspended. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons to both driving and motorcycle learners, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already completed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The recent extension to the validity of driving licences was made by EU Regulation 2021/267 and is recognised across all EU Member States. Holders of Irish driving licences that have been extended under the EU Regulation should not experience any difficulties while driving in the EU.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 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. As such, all EU driving licences are exchangeable when a person moves from one Member State to another. In the case of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 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 (31 Mar 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: Coast Guard Service (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Irish Coast Guard continues to work towards resuming Cliff Rescue operations at the 17 locations around the coast, which have been affected by the temporary suspension which arose from a cross-functional assessment carried by the Coast Guard. This assessment evaluated necessary actions relating to procedures, equipment, training and the oversight and assurance mechanisms necessary to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I can assure you that the Department is very aware of the challenges facing the RSA and its contract provider as they work hard to further manage the backlog in the Driver Theory Testing Service. The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under Level 5 restrictions. The service will remain closed while level 5 restrictions remain in place. While I fully appreciate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would firstly seek to clarify to the Deputy that all Member States of the European Union are required by law to carry out a periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles at regular intervals throughout the vehicle's lifecycle. This is an essential safety check and an important road safety measure that provides for a reduction in road accidents by detecting defects such as faulty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The current extension to the validity of Irish driving licences has been granted under EU Regulation 2021/267 and is recognised across the EU. A person must be resident in Ireland to apply for an Irish driving licence. Where a person is living abroad and working on a task of a definite duration or attending a college or university generally, they can be thought of as resident in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under level 5 restrictions, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. Essential Driver Training (EDT) is thus currently suspended. While I and my Department are fully aware of the difficulties that this poses for essential workers who have not yet completed their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Departmental officials, the Minister and I have maintained regular contact with key stakeholders throughout this crisis, including the representative bodies for aircrew and other avaition workers. Following discussions with trade union and employer representatives, the Government has agreed to strengthen the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) which has played an important role throughout...