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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (8 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) resumed services in June, following the closure of the centres due to the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. All appointments must be booked in advance as it is not possible to facilitate any walk-ins due to the social distancing requirements and in the interest of protecting the staff and customers. This, of course, has led to an increase in the demand...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ driver theory tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in conjunction with their service provider and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. When the Driver Theory Test Service closed due to the latest restrictions, the majority of testing centres had almost full bookings up to end December and some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy should be aware that the operation of the driver theory tests is handled by the RSA, under contract, and it is for them to devise the most effective way of how rebookings will be handled. As I understand the situation, following the closure of the Driver Theory Test Service for the duration of level 5 restrictions, all appointments during that time were initially rescheduled...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no plan at this time to further extend the validity of driving licences. Irish driving licence law is based on a framework of EU law, and the current extensions bring us into line with the EU legislation. All driving licences that expired between 1 March and 31 August 2020 were extended for 7 months. The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), provided by the Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Dec 2020)

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 into law. These Regulations provided that a 4 month extension was given to test due dates for vehicles under two specific circumstances: - vehicles that had a National Car Test (NCT)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Regulations, which transposed Annex II, 5.1.3 of EU Directive 2006/126/ provides for an exemption that where a truck or bus driving test is taken in an automatic transmission vehicle but the person had earlier taken and passed a car or higher category (i.e. bus or truck) driving test in a manual transmission vehicle then the person is allowed to drive a truck or bus with a manual...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: EU legislation sets out a number of requirements that must be satisfied in order to be eligible to hold a road transport operator licence in either road haulage or road passenger transport, one of which is establishment. Article 3 (a) of Regulation (EC) No. 1071 of 2009 requires undertakings engaged in the occupation of road transport to have an effective and stable establishment with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 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. Driver Testing services are currently being provided only for people involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. The list of essential services may be found at . The Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving licences issued by the Member States of the European Union are mutually recognised. After the transition period (transition period ends 31 December 2020), the UK will no longer be a Member State and so a UK driving licence will not be recognised here. Holders of UK licences resident in Ireland are therefore encouraged to exchange their UK licences for an Irish one before this date. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is 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 (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The procedures and protocols around learning to drive were put in place to make our roads as safe as possible. This includes the requirement that learners have at least 6 months' driving practice before they undergo the test. I have no plan to change this rule. I would point out that the pass rate for driving tests in Ireland stood at 52% in 2019. Allowing candidates to avail of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The number of vehicles currently taxed as Motor Caravan on the National Vehicle and Driver File at 31st October 2020 is 13,722.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested by the Deputy are not available on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) as only vehicles registered in Ireland are recorded.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test was not deemed to be an essential service under Level 5. As a consequence, the service was closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of October, and for the duration of Level 5 restrictions. All appointments during that time have been rescheduled to the next available appointment date. As I am sure you are aware, the Theory Test service was temporarily...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a 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 (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the transition arrangements in place valid UK/NI CPC cards will continue to be valid in Ireland up to the end of the transition period – 31 December 2020. Any driver with a UK CPC card who is resident or working in Ireland should exchange their CPC card for an Irish CPC card as soon as possible in advance of 31 December 2020.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is held by the Road Safety Authority and relates to operational matters for the Authority under the relevant legislation. 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: Brexit Issues (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 and 192 together. EU legislation sets out a number of requirements to be satisfied in order to hold a road transport operator licence, one of which is professional competence. To fulfil this requirement, every road transport undertaking in Ireland (or in any other EU Member State) must have a nominated Transport Manager to effectively and continuously...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department does not have access to individual driving licence applications. All such applications are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, provided by the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply and 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 (1 Dec 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: While the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centres have remained open under the current Covid19 Level 5 Government restrictions, applicants can only attend an appointment provided they are an essential worker involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. This restriction was introduced for 6 weeks on 21 October, and it is hoped it will be eased today....