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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and investment to redefine the post office network, including reducing the number of post offices, modernising the postmaster contract and an acceptance that new business lines were required, along with capital investment in the network. This is a vital part of the delivery of An Post's strategic plan. To implement the plan, the cost of which was estimated to be in the region of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...history of the State we have had State intervention in the post office network. A huge amount of work happened. I will give the Deputy a little background on the €10 million. There has been long-standing engagement with An Post on the viability of the network. There have been meetings between the Department and An Post over the last two months. I would say there have been two...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of the An Post Network: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Has it been ringing long?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (17 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is long-standing Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. In addition, Irish post offices are typically independent businesses that are run by postmasters. Decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Offices (4 May 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Driver Licence Service (NDLS) office in Castlebar will continue to be available by prior appointment. Having an appointment gives certainty to customers and prevents overcrowding, queueing and long waits. In fact, the non-appointment service previously available at NDLS front offices generated complaints from members of the public due to waiting times and delays. Appointments to attend...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...few weeks, including over Easter weekend. Passengers are now advised to arrive at the airport up to 2.5 hours before the departure of short-haul flights to Europe and the UK. The recommendation for long-haul passengers remains up to 3.5 hours. Dublin Airport is planning for a significant increase in passenger volumes over the coming months. It does note that this increase will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...few weeks, including over Easter weekend. Passengers are now advised to arrive at the airport up to 2.5 hours before the departure of short-haul flights to Europe and the UK. The recommendation for long-haul passengers remains up to 3.5 hours. While recruitment of new staff required is ongoing, over 100 new security staff were employed recently and this should assist in the alleviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Energy Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...at several locations around the country and for the various phases of the fixed and floating ORE developments. This 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. This will also maximise the economic benefits...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (26 Apr 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...few weeks, including over Easter weekend. Passengers are now advised to arrive at the airport up to 2.5 hours before the departure of short-haul flights to Europe and the UK. The recommendation for long-haul passengers remains up to 3.5 hours. While recruitment remains ongoing, over 100 new security staff have been recruited recently and this should assist in the alleviation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (29 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Question Nos. 197 to 202, inclusive, together. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (29 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network, including those in relation to the size, distribution and future of the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Postal Services (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: An Post is a commercial semi-state company with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. The Government remains fully committed to a sustainable An Post and post office network as a key component of the economic and social infrastructure throughout Ireland. A long-term low interest loan of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (22 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...only. Appointments may be made online at www.ndls.ie or by telephone on 0818 919 090. An appointment-only service gives certainty to customers and prevents overcrowding, queueing and long delays for those attending in person to apply for or renew their licenses. The previous non-appointment service generated complaints from members of the public because of waiting times and delays. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (10 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Question Nos. 171 and 173 together. An Post is a commercial State body with a mandate to act commercially and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. An Post has statutory responsibility for the State’s postal service and the post office network. Decisions relating to the network,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (3 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: Attendance at National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) front offices is no longer available without an appointment. Previously, people with an appointment had preference and attendance without an appointment was facilitated if time permitted.  Market analysis undertaken by the Road Safety Authority in advance of the procurement of the current service contract showed that more bids and...

National Driver Licence Service: Motion [Private Members] (2 Mar 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...At the outset I would like to clarify that the NDLS front offices across the nation are open to the public. The only change since the new contract came into effect in June 2021 is that there is no longer an option to attend at an office without a prior appointment. Appointments can be may online or by telephone. A public services card, PSC, is not required to book an appointment. ...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (22 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: There are no plans to bring forward a public service obligation at this time. An Post is a commercial semi-state company and it is longstanding Government policy that postal services will not be directly subsidised by the taxpayer. The Government remains fully committed to a sustainable An Post and post office network as a key component of the economic and social infrastructure throughout...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (17 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and processed a total of 17,968 applications, which represents a significant volume of activity. This has had a significant impact on processing times, with applications waiting up to three times as long to be processed as was previously the case.The Department recognises the impact delays in the processing times for employment permits has on businesses and their workers and it has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (15 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to consumer protections which have a legal basis at EU level. The relevant EU wide consumer protections specific to aviation are related to air passenger rights on cancellation, denied boarding and long delays - commonly known as EU261 - rights to transparency relating to air fare pricing, access to air transport for persons with reduced mobility and rules concerning air carrier liability...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Industry (8 Feb 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...is continuing to engage with the staff on this matter and that in the context of any future change to the ownership and operation of the businesses, it will be mindful of the need to secure the long-term viability of the business and the interests of Shannon Heritage employees. I assure Senator Dooley that my Department will continue to support the Shannon Group in its engagement with the...