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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Environmental Protection Enforcement (28 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: In June 2020, my Department published the National Oil & HNS Spill Contingency Plan (NCP) as required under Section 8 (1) under the Sea Pollution (Amendment) Act 1999. Within that month, my Department issued two communications in relation to the publication of this document and the statutory requirements for each Port and Local Authority under this plan. The pending establishment of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (28 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 in Europe as well as Ireland, the possible extension of driving licences is currently under consideration at EU level. A decision on this issue is expected shortly. Due to the pandemic and the establishment of safety protocols in the workplace, the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) has experienced unprecedented demand on its services and customers can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (28 Jan 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 (28 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The extent to which the public, including arriving passengers, are advised to self-isolate, restrict their movements, adhere to other public health measures or undertake Covid-19 testing, is based on the advice of the public health authorities. My Department assists with the implementation of public health measures in relation to international travel, as decided by Government following...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Operational matters relating to the Post Office Network, including plans for individual post offices, are a matter for the Board and management of An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have a role.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode". Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on new and existing buildings, as well as changes to existing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Meetings (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As Minister of State with responsibility for the postal sector I last met with the CEO of An Post in September 2020.  I expect to meet him again early this quarter.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Capita Business Support Services Ireland, trading as Eircode, was awarded a 10 year contract in December 2013 to develop, implement, maintain and promote the National Postcode System "Eircode".   Eircodes are assigned to new property addresses using a valid postal address and verified geo-locations. An Post collects information on new and existing buildings, as well as changes to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Mountain Rescue Teams are voluntary search and rescue organisations that provide a mountain rescue service in a number of locations in the Republic of Ireland. They are tasked by An Garda Síochána and frequently work alongside other search and rescue organisations in the course of training and missions. They are part granted aided by the State, via an annual grant first distributed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Since 31 December 2020, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is no longer a Member State and so for a resident of Ireland a UK driving licence is not valid to drive here. Since 2019, holders of UK licences resident in Ireland had been encouraged to exchange their UK licences for an Irish one before 31 December 2020. As the UK is now a third country, Ireland has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Data (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The table below provides the data requested by the Deputy, and includes all vehicles licensed as at 31st December 2020, broken down by Motor Taxation Class and Fuel Type.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under Covid19 Level 5 Government restrictions effective from 31 December 2020, candidates can attend their scheduled driving test appointment provided they are an essential worker involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. Details on what is included in the list of essential workers and retail outlets can be found at www.gov.ie. The RSA are requesting that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111, 112, 113, 124 and 125 together. All enquires relating to scheduling driving tests are handled by the Road Safety Authority (RSA)- who have statutory responsibility for the operation of the test. My Department does not have access to individual applications nor have I any power to intervene in individual cases. I have therefore referred these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 119 together. Details on the average waiting time for a driver test 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. My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has not engaged a company to carry out a Cost Benefit Analysis specifically in relation to owning helicopters as part of the new SAR aviation contract. A Strategic Assessment and Preliminary Appraisal has been conducted which considered various options for delivery of the next SAR Aviation Contract. This Appraisal went to Government for information as a first step in the Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Queries to the RSA should be addressed to the RSA CEO. Alternatively, queries should be addressed to the director over the relevant area of the RSA. A list of directors is to be found at .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have no plans to amend the requirements on learner drivers or the driving test itself; we must continue to expect a high standard of our learner drivers before they can be allowed to take to the road as fully licensed drivers. The last year that an amnesty for learner drivers was granted, 1979, there were 614 deaths on our roads with much smaller volumes of traffic, compared with a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The publication of disqualified drivers on foot of a court conviction obviously has data privacy implications and hence the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is required to undertake a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA). As part of that PIA, the initial research, which looked at other jurisdictions, has highlighted the necessity for more detailed, primary research to prove/disprove the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax is payable if a vehicle is being used in a public place. There is a facility within the current legislative framework to declare a vehicle off the road if it is not going to be in use in a public place. Additionally, where motor tax has been taken out, there is a provision for the granting of a refund of motor tax in certain circumstances, such as where an owner ceases to use the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (27 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: All enquires relating to scheduling driving tests are handled by the Road Safety Authority (RSA)- who have statutory responsibility for the operation of the test. My Department does not have access to individual applications nor have I any power to intervene or expediate individual cases. The Road Safety Authority has advised it is prioritising driver testing for essential workers and has...