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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As provided for under 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), the NCT has been classified as an essential service. This is in light of its role in protecting public safety, including the safety of essential workers.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will not be granting an exemption to learner drivers to drive unaccompanied, irrespective of the circumstances. It must be understood that a learner permit is not a licence, but a permit to allow a person to drive while learning. The purpose of the driving test is to set out the minimum level of knowledge, skill and competency that a learner must demonstrate in order to become a fully...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The requirement for those over 70 (without and Identified or specified illness) to provide a medical report had been removed up to 31 December 2020. Due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases my Department has provided for a further extension until 30 June 2021. In the interest of road safety, over-70s with an identified or specified illness must provide a medical report with their driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department does not have any regulatory role in relation to the car rental sector, nor does it operate or administer any grant or support schemes for car rental firms. Like other retail service industries, it falls within the purview of my colleague the Tánaiste and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. I understand that the tourism aspects are also considered by my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (17 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2020 signed on 30 October 2020 transposing Directive (EU) 2020/612 provides that where a person holds a manual driving licence in the category B, and obtained at any time from 30 November 2013, a certificate of competency in an automatic vehicle in any of the following categories BE, C, CE, C1, C1E, D, DE, D1 or D1E,...

Proposal re Agreement with Danish State on Statistical Transfer of Energy from Renewable Sources: Motion (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions, specifically the members of the Select Committee on Climate Action who gave priority consideration to these agreements at their meeting yesterday afternoon. A number of Deputies have rightly remarked on the significant costs to the State associated with these agreements and what an equivalent investment of €50 million would have achieved...

Proposal re Agreement with Republic of Estonia on Statistical Transfer of Energy from Renewable Sources: Motion (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement between Ireland and the Republic of Estonia on the establishment of a framework for the statistical transfer of energy from renewable sources for target compliance purposes under Directive 2009/28/EC, signed and done at Dublin on 4th December, 2020, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 4th December,...

Proposal re Agreement with Danish State on Statistical Transfer of Energy from Renewable Sources: Motion (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement between Ireland and the Danish State on the establishment of a framework for the statistical transfer of energy from renewable sources for target compliance purposes under Directive 2009/28/EC, signed and done at Dublin on 1st December, 2020, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 4th December, 2020....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy's query relates to a type-approval end-of-series derogation request pursuant to Article 44 of Regulation (EU) 168/2013. Under article 3(b)(xi) of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477/2006) this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I am, however, given to understand that the RSA has now completed its assessment and has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA have set up a dedicated webform at to allow customers to assess whether they qualify for an urgent test appointment and if so, to submit an application for same. If the applicant’s request is accepted, they will be placed on a short notice list and may be called for a test with as little as one days’ notice. While there is some capacity for urgent test slots, the Road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I have referred your question to the Authority for direct response. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days, please contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I have referred your question to the Authority for direct response. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days, please contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I have referred your question to the Authority for direct response. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days, please contact my office directly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I must advise the Deputy that all matters relating to vehicle registration tax, including the operation of the vehicle registration process carried out by Applus Car Testing Service, are matters for the Revenue Commissioners. Please note that the National Car Test (NCT) is an entirely separate function undertaken by Applus on behalf of the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I must advise the Deputy that all matters relating to vehicle registration tax, including the operation of the vehicle registration process carried out by Applus Car Testing Service, are matters for the Revenue Commissioner. Please note that the National Car Test (NCT) is an entirely separate function undertaken by Applus on behalf of the Road Safety Authority.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. Therefore I have sent your question to the RSA for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (16 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Parking on a footpath or walkway is illegal under the current Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking Regulations), as amended, and carries a fixed charge of €40, rising to €60 if not paid within 28 days. Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 grants powers to the Minister for Transport to make regulations prescribing different amounts for fixed charge notice offences. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regional Airports (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear what the Deputy said. The Government fully recognises and acknowledges the contribution Sligo Airport makes to the search and rescue service. However, CHC Ireland, as the operator, is fully responsible for agreeing operational arrangements with all the airports involved in the delivery of the search and rescue service, including Dublin, Waterford, Shannon and Sligo. In that context,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regional Airports (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to speak about Sligo Airport. As she will be aware, Sligo Airport is a private company based in Strandhill. As well as general aviation services, the airport operates as a Coast Guard search and rescue base under a commercial contract with CHC Ireland. The Department of Transport contracts for the delivery of the search and rescue service to CHC...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Common Travel Area (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Common Travel Area (CTA) is an arrangement between the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland that gives a variety of rights to citizens of those countries. It allows British and Irish citizens to travel freely between the UK and Ireland and reside in either jurisdiction. It also facilitates the enjoyment of associated rights and privileges for Irish citizens in the UK and British citizens in...