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

Hildegarde Naughton: A verified MyGovID account, which requires a Public Services Card (PSC), is needed to access the online system provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). To apply for, or renew, a driving licence you are required to present photographic ID, evidence of PPSN, evidence of address and evidence of residency entitlement. When an...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The question appears to relate to a Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence, which is a qualification as opposed to a licence. 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...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. EU legislation sets out several requirements that must be satisfied in order to be eligible to hold a road transport operator licence, one of which is professional competence. In order to fulfil this requirement, every road transport undertaking in Ireland or, indeed, any other EU member state must have a nominated transport manager to...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and for raising this issue. It is welcome news that will come as a relief to many transport managers around the country. On the EU residency requirement for transport managers, in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) 1071/2009, the transport manager for a road transport operator based in the EU must be resident in the EU. That was...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Programme for Government recognises that a modernised post office network will provide a better range of financial services and e-commerce services for citizens and enterprise, as part of our commitment to a sustainable nationwide post office network. While it is long-standing Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the Government, we remain fully...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driving licences can only be issued to people resident in Ireland. Driving licences issued by the Member States of the European Union are mutually recognised. Therefore, a holder of an EU licence who moves to another Member State can drive on that licence until the licence expires. On expiry, the licence holder will then need to exchange their licence for the licence of the country they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on waiting times for driver tests are held by the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred this part of the 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. As you are aware, tests were temporarily suspended due to the Covid 19 emergency and since resuming operations,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The RSA have recently updated their process and candidates can now request an urgent Driving Test via a dedicated webform available at This webform will 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Nov 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. The Road Safety Authority has advised it is prioritising driver testing for essential workers and has set up a dedicated webform on its website www.rsa.ie. This webform will allow customers to assess whether they qualify...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (26 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5. As a consequence, the service is 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Nov 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. I understand that the Road Safety Authority is prioritising driver testing for essential workers and has set up a dedicated email, urgentdrivingtest@rsa.ie, where applicants can request to be given priority and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (25 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: This question relates to Brexit and Transport Manager Certificates of Professional Competence. Under Regulation (EC) No. 1071/2009 a number of requirements must be satisfied in order to be eligible to hold a road transport operator licence, one of which is professional competence. In order to fulfil this requirement, every road transport undertaking must have a nominated Transport Manager to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (25 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driving licences can only be issued to people resident in Ireland. Driving licences issued by the Member States of the European Union are mutually recognised. Therefore, a holder of an EU licence who moves to another Member State can drive on that licence until the licence expires. On expiry, the licence holder will then need to exchange their licence for the licence of the country they...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The scheduling of candidates’ driving theory tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in conjunction with the service provider. As Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases. The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5. As a consequence, the service is closed, effective from midnight on Wednesday 21st of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 and 45 together. The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5. As a consequence, all Driver Theory Test centres are 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under Level 5. As a consequence, the service is 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. The Road Safety Authority has advised my office that it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after the date of expiry of the licence. If a licence is not renewed after 10 years, the licence holder is no longer considered a qualified driver. Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of European Union law. An Irish driving licence can only be issued to a resident of Ireland. Nationality is not a consideration. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: In general, the details to be recorded on a driving licence in an EU member state are set out in the relevant Directive which is transposed into Irish law by primary and secondary legislation. Among the details to be recorded are the date and place of birth. The implementation of the relevant law is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: There has been no change of policy as there is no policy element to the details recorded on the driving licence. In general, the details to be recorded on a driving licence in an EU member state are set out in the relevant Directive which is transposed into Irish law by primary and secondary legislation. Among the details to be recorded are the date and place of birth. The implementation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Driving instructors are either self-employed or employed by driving schools, and my Department has no role in that business. As I have previously advised Deputies, the Road Safety Authority is developing plans in an ongoing engagement with my Department over recent weeks for their various statutory functions to address the operational and financial consequences of the ongoing and dynamic...