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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),...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is remaining in close contact with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), as they are exploring how to further manage the current backlogs in the driver testing system. In this regard, the RSA has presented an initial outline plan to the Department outlining its proposals for carrying out its functions under the COVID Framework, including measures recommended to...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis if a vehicle is being used in a public place. Motor tax accrues to the Exchequer as an excise duty and is not linked to the level of usage of a vehicle on the road. While there are limits on distances for non-essential travel, the current Covid restrictions on movement do not preclude the use of a vehicle in a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (17 Nov 2020)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, under the Road Safety Authority Acts.  I have forwarded your correspondence to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please contact my office if a response has not been received within ten working days.

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As you are aware, car driving tests were first temporarily suspended due to the Covid-19 in March 2020 and since resuming operations in mid-July, there has inevitably been an increased level of demand due to the consequent backlog. Unfortunately, due to social distancing and other public health and hygiene requirements, service capacity has had to be considerably reduced. This means that...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: As regards some delays happening at UK ports such as Liverpool and Pembroke, this issue was raised by haulier representatives recently with my Department.  I understand that these delays relate to operational issues at GB ports and are therefore matters for the GB authorities. On the issue of maritime connectivity to Continental Europe, as signalled since the...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax legislation does not provide for an appeals process. There is a facility in place to declare a vehicle off the road where it is not going to be in use in a public place. A declaration of non-use must be made in the last month of an existing motor tax disc or renewed in the last month of a previously made declaration of non-use. The declaration can be made for any number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (17 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 will remain closed 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...