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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...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Details on the number of driving tests per test centre 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 (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: This information 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 (24 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: The details requested are held by the Road Safety Authority - who have statutory responsibility for the operation of the test. 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 (24 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. As I understand, 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 supply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 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 supply...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: In line with National Ports Policy (NPP), the commercial ports sector does not receive Exchequer funding. This includes the Ports of National Significance (Tier 1) – Dublin, Cork and Shannon Foynes – and (Tier 2) - Waterford and Rosslare, which fund their operations and capital investments from their own resources. In accordance with NPP and the provisions of the Harbours Act...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: A person applying for a driving licence or learner is required to present photographic ID, evidence of their Personal Public Service Number (PPSN), evidence of address and evidence of residency entitlement. When an applicant presents in person at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office, the required documentation is examined and a face-to-face verification is done. The same...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driving licensing legislation is based on a framework of European Union law. A European Union driving licence is exchangeable for an Irish driving licence, except where the licence issued by the other Member State was itself issued in exchange for a licence from a state that is not a Member State, or a state that Ireland does not have a licence exchange agreement with. As Ireland does...

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. As I am sure you are aware, the Theory Test service was temporarily...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: The following table provides the data requested by the Deputy. The data provided for the Penalty Points Disqualification is based on the notice date of the disqualification as agreed with the Deputy. Year  Number of Drivers with Court Disqualification Number of Driving Licences Surrendered Number of Drivers with Penalty Points Disqualification ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: Maritime Search and Rescue services are provided in accordance with the National Search and Rescue Plan (NSP)  as published by my Department in July 2019. The Coast Guard, a Division of my Department, is required to discharge Ireland’s SAR obligations by implementing the NSP for all incidents occurring in the maritime domain, or as otherwise requested by SAR authorities in other...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: All applications for a driving licence must be made through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). The Department of Transport cannot schedule such appointments. 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. The RSA...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: There is no plan 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 Authority (RSA),...