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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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: All those 70 years and over who have previously presented at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centre in the last 5 years and whose licence or permit is due for renewal will receive a renewal pack in the post and be invited to apply by post. Although this is a temporary measure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no end date has been applied to this provision at this time. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Every available staff member of the RSA and the NDLS are working to clear the current backlog of people seeking a driving test or a driving licence. Anyone who requires an urgent appointment for a driving test is invited to use this link and provide details as to why they require an urgent test. People who urgently need to renew driving licences urgently can contact the NDLS customer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department does not operate any such grant or support schemes for car rental firms. Car rental firms are private companies, and the Government, as part of their general response to the Covid-19 crisis, has introduced a range of measures for ALL companies whose business is directly affected by the pandemic. I understand that these measures can be applied for through Enterprise Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: In response to the Covid-19 crisis, those 70 years of age have been invited to renew their licence or permit by post. Previously only those aged 70 and over who renew their licence on a yearly basis were invited to renew it by post. As a temporary measure, given the situation with Covid-19, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), has expanded the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the numbers awaiting a driver test by county are held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this 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 (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the numbers awaiting a driver theory test by county are held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this 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 Licences (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: All driving licences that expired between 1 March and 31 August 2020 were extended for 7 months. New licence cards were not issued, but the extension period is reflected on the driver's electronic licence record. The extended date is now the new expiry date of the licence. A person does not have to re-sit their driving test if they renew their licence within 10 years of the date of expiry of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority since the start of the pandemic regarding all of its services, the impact of Covid-19 on those services, and how they can best be maintained in the current circumstances. As you are aware, car driving tests were first temporarily suspended due to Covid-19 in March 2020. The service resumed, on a gradual basis, in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: After the 31 December 2020, a driving licence issued by the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) held by an Irish resident will no longer be recognised as a valid licence to drive in Ireland. Since early 2019, holders of UK licences resident in Ireland have been encouraged to exchange their UK licences for an Irish one. Legislation exists to allow for the recognition of foreign...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (15 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: There are two types of electric bicycles , both of which are already provided for in existing legislation. Where a bicycle has an electric motor attached which may be used as an alternate means of propulsion,the vehicle is defined as a mechanically propelled vehicle under the Road Traffic Acts, whether or not the motor is being used. Under the law, a licence and insurance are required for...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Brexit Issues (10 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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Driver Licences (10 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not possible to hold both a UK and Irish driving licence. The process of moving from a UK licence to an Irish licence is an exchange programme; the UK licence must be surrendered and exchanged for an Irish driving licence.  This is no more than the obvious corollary that drivers are required to obtain a driving licence in their country of residence, under EU law.  There...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Brexit Issues (10 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no way to establish how many people living in Ireland hold a UK licence; however, the Road Safety Authority estimates that there may be as many as 15,000 people who have yet to exchange their UK licence for an Irish licence before the deadline of 31 December. Driving licences issued by the Member States of the European Union are mutually recognised. Therefore, a holder of an EU...