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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (7 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...meeting weekly with the Authority to monitor progress in reducing test delays, as well as supporting any appropriate requests from the RSA for assistance. Progress is being made in addressing the long-term staffing issues behind this backlog. The Deputy will be aware that 20 staff from the NCTS's counterpart in Spain have recently been temporarily assigned to Northpoint test centre, which...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Minister for Transport and Minister of State at the Department of Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: From the Government's perspective, this transfer is critical for the long-term viability of these heritage sites. I know I sound like I am repeating myself, but a great deal of work has been done and it is ongoing. We know the pressures that exist and I am acutely aware of them, as I know Shannon Airport is. A great deal of work has been done on this matter in the last two years, never...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (6 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...are meeting weekly with the RSA to monitor progress in reducing test delays, as well as supporting any appropriate requests from the RSA for assistance. Progress is being made in addressing the long-term staffing resource issues behind this backlog. The Deputy will be aware that 20 staff from the NCTS's counterpart in Spain have recently been temporarily assigned to Northpoint test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (1 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...are meeting weekly with the RSA to monitor progress in reducing test delays, as well as supporting any appropriate requests from the RSA for assistance. Progress is being made in addressing the long-term staffing resource issues behind this backlog. The Deputy will be aware that 20 staff from the NCTS's counterpart in Spain have recently been temporarily assigned to Northpoint test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Service (1 Dec 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is responsible for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) building programme – essentially aimed at ensuring Coast Guard Units along the coast are fit for purpose. The programme is managed through the Office of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to build and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance as necessary from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office. The...

Toll Charge Increases: Motion [Private Members] (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...renewal of the existing network has increased significantly. The other eight roads are public private partnership, PPP, roads which were constructed and are now operated and maintained under long-term contracts with Tll. Revenue generated by these roads is collected by the PPP company and used to repay loans arising from the construction of the road and to fund ongoing operations and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Citizens' Assembly (29 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...strategic priority for the Government. These facilities provide a single point of access to health services and offer a means of supporting people to live independently in their own communities for as long as possible. Significant progress continues to be made in the development and roll-out of primary care centres and 160 are now fully operational. Thirteen of these have opened this...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is critical for the long-term viability of those heritage sites. I am probably as frustrated as the Deputy sometimes with the pace of this but every effort is happening across government, between the Departments of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Public Expenditure and Reform and, certainly, Transport, which was the lead on this. We realise the importance of this transferring....

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I appreciate the point about giving the committee time. I do not want to rush this, but I do not want to put it on the long finger either.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wind Energy Generation (15 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...new SME enterprises in areas such as engineering, fabrication, transport and logistics, and other technologies. A multiport approach will ultimately allow investments that are commercially viable in the long-term progress without undermining the ability of any port to meet its primary obligations in relation to the facilitation of international trade. In line with the ORE Ports...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ports Policy (10 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of smaller ports will be required for offshore renewable energy operations and maintenance activities. A multi-port approach will ultimately allow investments that are commercially viable in the long-term to progress without undermining the ability of any port to meet its primary obligations in relation to the facilitation of international trade. Officials in the Department have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (10 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...centres and will continue to support the RSA with any appropriate requests for assistance. My officials are also meeting with the RSA on a weekly basis. Progress is being made in addressing the long-term staffing resource issues behind this backlog. The Deputies will be aware that 22 staff from the NCTS's counterpart in Spain have recently been temporarily assigned to Northpoint test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (10 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: .... As the Deputy is aware, the Shannon Airport Group informed the Department in Summer 2020 that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure to secure the long-term future of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. Government noted, inter alia, the intention of the Group to explore the potential to transfer the business of key heritage...

Seanad: Transport: Motion (9 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...is, therefore, used for rail journeys within the greater Dublin area, as well as Cork commuter rail services on the Cork-Cobh and Cork-Midleton lines, and is very effective. However, it is less-well suited to longer distance trips and, therefore, higher fares. The NTA and Irish Rail are currently developing a mobile App ticketing option that will offer a digital payment service to longer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Shannon Airport Group informed the Department in Summer 2020 that it was necessary to consider a comprehensive and radical adjustment to its structure to secure the long-term future of the Shannon Heritage business and its employees. Government noted, inter alia, the intention of the Group to explore the potential to transfer the business of key heritage sites, where appropriate, to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (8 Nov 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to the existing National Aviation Policy, in particular in areas where it is evident the policy continues to deliver its objectives. The National Aviation Policy published in 2015, as medium to long-term policy, was designed to create an environment that would encourage the industry to increase connectivity to and from Ireland for the benefit of the travelling public, Irish tourism and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...30 years. In addition, a number of smaller ports will be required for ORE Operation and Maintenance activities. A multiport approach will ultimately allow investments that are commercially viable in the long-term progress without undermining the ability of any port to meet its primary obligations in relation to the facilitation of international trade. Officials in my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (12 Oct 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...x2013; 30 years. In addition, a number of smaller ports will be required for ORE Operation and Maintenance activities. A multiport approach will ultimately allow investments that are commercially viable in the long-term progress without undermining the ability of any port to meet its primary obligations in relation to the facilitation of international trade. Located on the east coast...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6: General: Financial Resolution (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...safety and sustainability. It supports the protection and renewal of our national, regional and local roads and in the case of regional and local roads, enhances walking and cycling options along these roads. It supports regional connectivity and promotes maritime safety and security. As Minister of State with responsibility for road safety, I was very pleased last week to open...