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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As of the 3rd February 2021, 66,090 UK driving licence exchange applications have been processed over 2019, 2020 and 2021 by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). 3,393 applications were on hand to process, while 1,687 applications were awaiting further customer response. A resident of Ireland must have an Irish or EU driving licence to drive here. A UK driving licence is no longer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Training (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86, 88 and 89 together. In Ireland, the requirements in relation to pilotage and pilot training in each port will differ based on their individual needs. Under the Harbours Acts 1996 to 2015, the ports are the pilotage authorities for their respective pilotage districts and it is a matter for individual ports to decide what is appropriate in terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Facilities (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In Ireland, the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/352 are given effect by S.I. No. 128 of 2019 - the European Union (Port Services) Regulations 2019 - which was signed into law on 29 March 2019. The S.I. provides for the designation of complaints handling bodies, penalties and appeals for the purposes of compliance with Regulation (EU) 2017/352. Regulation 4 of S.I. No. 128 of 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Rights (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90, 93, 105 and 123 together. As the Deputies are no doubt aware, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passengers in instances of flight cancellations. However, if a flight goes ahead and a customer either cancels or does not use their ticket, they are not entitled to a refund under EU law. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The location of driving test centres is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have no power to intervene in operational decisions. 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 (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland entered into a driving licence exchange agreement with British Columbia in August 2017. As part of this agreement, Ireland agreed to issue a category B (car) driving licence to the holder of a valid British Columbia Class 5 or Class 7 licence, and a category A, A1, A2 or AM (motorcycles) driving licence to the holder of a valid British Columbia Class 6 or Class 8 driving licence. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In mid-January, France informed Ireland that it was preparing to introduce a requirement that hauliers travelling from Ireland to France must furnish a negative Covid-19 test result prior to embarking on their journey. A Covid-19 testing service for drivers was required to be in operation by 27 January. Given the extreme urgency involved, my Department issued a request for quotes to a number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test (DTT) has not been classified as an essential service by Government and consequently it has had to be suspended in light of Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. All Driver Theory Tests will remain suspended for the duration of level 5 restrictions. The Driver Theory Test will not be conducted for essential workers while we remain in level 5. While I fully appreciate the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In response to the Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the Government in March 2020, regulations were brought in to extend the period of validity for all Certificates of Competency that expired between 1 March and 30 June. Certificates that were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 inclusive, had their period of validity extended by 4 months. The validity of Certificates of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including those in the aviation sector. The supports include the wage subsidy scheme, waiver of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme. As regards supports specifically targeted at the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not provide funding to private business enterprises for the construction of aircraft hangar facilities. The company concerned may wish to contact Enterprise Ireland to see what supports may be available.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of any air routes is a commercial matter for the air operator concerned. In addition to the suite of general business supports, the Government has approved an allocation of €80 million in 2021 in support of Irish aviation and connectivity during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Airlines retain access rights to routes in line with airport slot...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational 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 Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This would be a matter for the UK licensing authority, as to whether that authority would recognise the extension of validity of an EU driving licence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. An Irish driving licence can only be issued to a person resident in Ireland. Where a person is living abroad and working on a task of a definite duration or attending a college or university, generally...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Seirbhísí Dátheangacha (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Os rud é go mbaineann an cheist  áirithe seo leis an Údarás um Sháibháilteacht ar Bhóithre, tá sí curtha ar aghaidh chuig an Údarás agam. Iarraim ar an Teachta teagmháil a dhéanamh le m’oifig mura bhfaigheannn sí freagrea díreach ón Údarás laistigh de 10 lá.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including those in the aviation sector. The supports include the wage subsidy scheme, alleviation of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working Capital Scheme. As regards supports specifically targeted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, possible further extensions of driving licences are currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly. The extension of learner permits is being kept under review.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119, 131, 143 and 144 together. The Government has put in place a range of supports for businesses, including those in the aviation sector. The supports include the wage subsidy scheme, alleviation of commercial rates, deferral of tax liabilities, the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme, the Credit Guarantee Scheme, and the SBCI Working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under provisions set out in S.I. No. 203/2009 - Road Traffic (Driving Instructor Licensing) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is legally required to carry out a check test of an Approved Driving Instructor every two years at the very minimum. This test takes the form of an observation by an RSA examiner of a lesson given by the instructor to a learner driver...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department had previously requested that the RSA, as the body legally responsible for the driver theory test, examine whether theory tests can be taken on-line remotely and what is required to do so. I am pleased to inform you that the Driver Theory Test service has launched a pilot phase of a new initiative, which offers a Remote Testing service for specific categories of Theory Test...