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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Specific details on the number of persons awaiting a driver test in each test centre are held by the Road Safety Authority. I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: A Public Service Card (PSC) is issued by the Department of Social Protection as part of its legal functions for the authentication of identity. A PSC can be used, under legislation, by a number of public bodies including the Road Safety Authority (who provides the National Driver Licence Service). The Department of Social Protection subsequently developed the online identity verification...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not my intention to offer a postal service for driving licence renewals to applicants under the age of 70 years. 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 by the end of January.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 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 by the end of January.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Due to the resurgence of Covid-19 my first priority is to look to extending driver licences. This falls under European legislation and is currently under consideration at a European level. When driver licences are extended, the position will be examined as to whether it is necessary to extend learner permits.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The operation of the driver theory tests is handled by the Road Safety Authority, under contract, and therefore details on the number of persons awaiting a theory test in each test centre are held by the RSA. I am therefore passing the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. If a reply has not been received within 10 working days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is a 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 Test (20 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Any public road can be used to either conduct driving lessons, driving tests or practise driving, once the learner driver is operating within the rules of the road and is accompanied by a suitably qualified driver at all times. I have no power to issue instructions to the RSA regarding routes of driving tests. Driving instructors are private individuals and I have no power to issue...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following on from a Government task force report in 1984, Ringaskiddy Freeport was established by Ministerial Order on the 23 June 1987 with the Port of Cork Company as the manager. The designation of the Ringaskiddy Freeport is still in force.  However, this designation is immaterial in the context of  preparations for Brexit. The Port of Cork has advised that since that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: At the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020 the requirement for persons over 70 (without an identified or specified illness) to provide a medical report was exempted until the 31 July 2020, this exemption was extended from the 1 August until the 31 December 2020.  Due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases my Department has provided for a further extension until 30 June 2021. All...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has been working with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and their providers to continue to operate the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) through the Covid-19 crisis, while keeping both staff and the public as safe as possible. New initiatives have been introduced to create additional capacity through a combination of additional staff, extended and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department had previously requested that the Road Safety Authority, 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 recently launched a pilot phase of a new initiative, which offers a Remote Testing service for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: On receipt of a notification of change of vehicle ownership, a new Vehicle Registration Certificate is generally issued to the new owner of a vehicle within 2 working days. Queries in relation to the status of transfers of ownership can be directed to DVCSDChangeofOwnership@transport.gov.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (14 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As provided for under Part 2, Item 14(x) of the Schedule to the Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 10) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 701 of 2020), the National Car Test (NCT) has been classified as an essential service.  This is in light of its role in protecting public safety on our roads, including the safety of essential workers.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 86 together. 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". The Eircode Finder, is a free to use website that members of the public and businesses use to find Eircodes for addresses and to get...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The information requested is an operational matter for An Post and not one in which I, as Minister, have a statutory function.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (13 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Clamping (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not a matter for myself, as Minister of State for Transport, to issue such an instruction to the local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is in constant contact with the Road Safety Authority since the start of the pandemic regarding all of its services, the impact of Covid-19 on those services, and how they can best be maintained in the current circumstances. Due to suspension of driver testing services in the first 2020 lockdown, along with the health protocols since resumption of service and the further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Exemptions (13 Jan 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Motor tax is payable on an annual, half-yearly or quarterly basis. 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. The Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Act came into effect on 1 July 2013. The primary purpose of the Act was to replace a system whereby a vehicle was declared off the road retrospectively, which was unverifiable,...