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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Irish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. It is important to remember that driver licensing law exists to ensure that people licensed to drive on our roads meet high standards of safety. The standards for testing drivers are set at EU level. If you are resident in Ireland you must have a EU licence. The Deputy will be aware of this from his previous position in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: During the current level 5 restrictions, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may only conduct lessons in circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date. My Department is very aware of the difficulty this poses to learners who are unable to avail of instruction because they have not yet completed the 12 lessons required to book a test. As only limited...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 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: Road Safety (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Responsibility for the enforcement of road traffic legislation does not fall under the remit of my Department and, accordingly, an evaluation of the technology described in the Deputy’s email has not taken place. An Garda Síochána may have information specifically pertaining to illegal racing on public roads using mobile phone applications.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: UK licence categories with a code 1 or 101 are not accepted when exchanging a UK driving licence for an Irish one, as per the Memorandum of Understanding on the exchange of driving licences agreed between Ireland and the UK. Some UK categories known as ‘National Categories’ [similar to our W Tractor] only apply in the UK and they are not exchangeable. Other categories may be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ireland has entered into driving licence exchange agreements with 6 of the Canadian provinces to date. These provinces are Ontario, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Exchange agreements can be made only when the relevant authorities in each jurisdiction have studied and compared the two licensing regimes, so that each side can be satisfied that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Infrastructure (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The national broadband plan contract was signed with National Broadband Ireland, NBI, in November 2019 to roll out a high-speed and future-proofed broadband network within the intervention area, which covers 1.1 million people living and working in more than 544,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms, along with 695 schools. The plan will ensure that citizens throughout...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Broadband Infrastructure (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand the frustration over the roll-out of the broadband connection points throughout the country, not least now with many people working from home. My understanding is those initial works have started and I can ask the Minister, Deputy Ryan, to follow up with the Deputy with completion dates on that. In general, the Government is very much committed to the roll-out of the...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to the Second Stage debate. I will endeavour to answer as many questions as I can. I will certainly address any remaining matters on Committee Stage. I welcome the support of Deputies for the Bill. I will come back to Deputy O'Rourke and some of his questions seeking further information on matters such as costs. They will be kept to a...

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: We can conclude now.

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am hopeful for the safe passage of the Bill through these Houses in the coming months.

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Referral to Select Committee (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport and Communications Networks pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for the opportunity today to introduce the Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020. As we all know, I am bringing this Bill to the House at an incredibly difficult time for Irish aviation. Our airports, airlines, travel trade and tourism sectors have all suffered an unprecedented collapse in business as a result of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I am very aware of the importance of the post office network.  This has been clearly demonstrated throughout the pandemic where we have seen a range of initiatives through our post offices which have helped support local communities, the elderly and vulnerable in both rural and urban areas. I am also aware of the serious decline in mail volumes and the impact of Covid-19 on...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Electricity Generation (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) operate a grant scheme to help domestic customers who install rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment on homes built and occupied before 2011. Details of eligibility criteria and how to apply are set out on the SEAI website. To date 4,810 applications have received grant support under the scheme with €11.75 million spent to date,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While not a Value for Money Policy Review per se, aviation consultants Aerosurance Ltd carried out a Mid-Term Assessment of the contract in 2018 including performance and contractual compliance.  The review specifically identified issues to be taken into consideration in relation to the new service. The review is not publicly available as it contains...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has been in communication with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in view of the potential difficulties arising for candidates arising from their proposed cancellation of the Transport Management CPC examination on March 31. I am pleased that, in response, my officials have received confirmation from the Institute that the examination will now be held...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Driver Theory Test service has recently launched a pilot phase of a new initiative, which offers a Remote Testing service for specific categories of Theory Test (C, D, CD, BMT, TMT, ADI, CPCB, CPCT). Following a review of the pilot phase, I understand the RSA expect the initiative to be extended to other categories of vehicles including B and W (Car/Tractor & Work Vehicles). ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (4 Feb 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Currently, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) does not facilitate on-line Driver CPC training. EU Directive 2003/59/EC which introduced Driver CPC was updated in 2018 by EU Directive 645 of 2018, and while the amended directive allows for the use of ICT tools such as e-learning and blended learning as part of CPC training, a substantial amount of the training will be required to...