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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The protocol for fees and the scheduling appointments is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority, and one in which I have no role. 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: Aviation Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As things stand in law, air passenger rights are protected by Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which covers the rights of passenger in instances of cancellations. Under that Regulation an airline has 7 days to make a cash refund to its customers when it cancels a flight. The matter of customer refunds has been raised by my colleague the Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, T.D. with both Aer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on waiting times for driver theory tests 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. Covid-19 has had a profound effect on the delivery of the Road Safety Authority’s driver theory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As you are aware, driver theory tests and driver tests were temporarily suspended in March due to the Covid 19 emergency and since resuming operations, there has been an increased level of demand. Unfortunately, due to social distancing requirements, normal capacity is considerably reduced for both services. My Department is remaining in close contact with the RSA who are examining ways...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: Specific details on waiting times for driver tests 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 As you are aware, tests were temporarily suspended due to the Covid 19 emergency and since resuming operations,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2020, signed on 30 October 2020, transposing Directive (EU) 2020/612, provides for the exemption mentioned. The legislation provides for a person who passed a test in an automatic vehicle, having previously passed a test in a manual vehicle in accordance with the Directive to be able to apply for their licence to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Compulsory Purchase Orders (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the maintenance and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware, the draft Final Report of the investigation into the accident involving Rescue 116 at Black Rock, Co Mayo on 14 March 2017 is the subject of a re-examination by a Review Board. The Review Board has been established in line with Regulation 16 of Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents) Regulations 2009 and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I would firstly seek to clarify to the Deputy that all Member States of the European Union are required by law to carry out a periodic roadworthiness inspections on motor vehicles at regular intervals throughout the vehicle's lifecycle. This is an essential safety check and an important road safety measure that provides for a reduction in road accidents by detecting defects such as faulty...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The Driver Theory Test was not deemed to be an essential service under Level 5. People who get a theory test will then need to go and get a learner permit so they can commence driving as accompanied learners and start lessons. The imperative to do the theory test within a period of 6 weeks at Level 5 is therefore limited, as it would only accelerate people getting a learner permit. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a 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 (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a 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 (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a 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 (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a 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 (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: This is a 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: Greenways Provision (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I very much look forward to the Grand Canal Greenway being fully completed over the coming years and am sure it will provide an excellent resource for people travelling to work, school and for leisure as well as a tourist attraction in its own right. Last year funding was announced to support Kildare County Council’s development of the Greenway between Aylmer Bridge (near...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Data Protection (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: In 2019 there were nine data breaches identified in my Department. It was deemed necessary to notify the Data Protection Commission in three of these instances. In all instances appropriate measures were taken to ensure a reoccurrence does not take place. The Department has an internal Data Breach Policy and all staff are aware of their requirements concerning personal data and reporting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: 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. The Road Safety Authority has advised it 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 372 and 376 together. Statistics on passengers arriving into Ireland through State Airports by country of departure are compiled on a weekly basis. Statistics on the countries of departure for passengers arriving into Ireland’s State Airports from overseas destinations from the 3rdAugust to 25thOctober 2020 inclusive are set out in the tables below....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Nov 2020)

Eamon Ryan: As you are aware, driver theory tests and driver tests were temporarily suspended in March due to the Covid 19 emergency and since resuming operations, there has been an increased level of demand. Unfortunately, due to social distancing requirements, normal capacity is considerably reduced for both services. My Department is remaining in close contact with the RSA who are examining ways...