Results 101-120 of 386 for long speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (25 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...In consideration of potential supports for renewing services on both the Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Derry routes, my Department is taking account of previous history, prospective demand, likely costs, and long-term sustainability goals, having regard to the recently launched all-island Strategic Rail Review and plans for improved road connectivity. Potential options explored for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...on reducing Covid waiting list backlogs. The RSA is continuing to monitor the impact of Covid on waiting lists as they work through the Covid backlog and are in the process of conducting a medium to long term review of the resources needed to further enhance the driving test service. It is anticipated that the results of this review will be available in the first of quarter of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...the eligibility criteria of all measures under the approved State aid Scheme. This funding will continue to compensate airports for the damage caused as a result of Covid, by providing State airports with flexibility to roll out discounts on airport charges, with a view to supporting the recovery and restoration of strategic connectivity, including on long-haul routes, for Ireland. Further...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Haulage Industry (16 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...the IRHA again in the new year. It is a sector that is very challenged and needs to be supported. One way is through the alternatively fuelled heavy-duty vehicles scheme, which is a medium- to long-term solution for the sector as new technologies come on board. In the meantime, the sector does need our support. I have engaged with it a great deal over the last 12 months since I came...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (16 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...for ministerial approval in 2022. Therefore, it is not appropriate at this juncture to speak about prioritisation of one particular project over another. As the Deputy is aware, there is a long lead-in time for big projects like this. If it is included in the final strategy, this project will require significant planning and design before it is shovel-ready. As it stands, the draft...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Dec 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., so it is expected that won’t happen until Q2 next year. Secondly, there is the length of time a significant application like this will take in the statutory planning system. I cannot say definitively how long that will take, but past experience would suggest 12 -18 months is not unusual for a decision on an application of this nature. The final part of the question relates to...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: ...facilities through the accommodation of larger sized vessels both in terms of length and draft of vessels. The developments include the deepening and extension of existing quay walls, the provision of a new 250 metres long Ro-Ro jetty together with two new Ro-Ro berths within the inner basin, infill of the basin at berths 52/53, the construction of a new river berth and dredging of the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Supplementary)
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (25 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...the restoration of air connectivity. The funding will be provided to the airport authorities. They are best placed to determine where the supports should be targeted to restore lost connectivity, including on long-haul routes where relevant. A sum of €1.348 million is being allocated to address the shortfall that arose as a result of the introduction of an emergency heavy goods...

Seanad: Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 Air Accident: Statements (18 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...audited by EASA and ICAO. The IAA performs strongly in safety regulation within the European and global regulatory framework. I record my thanks to the AAIU for its report, which comes after a long period of investigation and deliberation. I accept its recommendations, addressed to the Minister, and I and my officials will accord the report the time and consideration it deserves in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (17 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...reserved matter and is under the remit of Westminster. In consideration of potential supports for renewing services, my Department is taking account of previous history, prospective demand, likely costs and long-term sustainability goals, having regard to the recently launched all-island Strategic Rail Review and plans for improved road connectivity, particularly the A5, between Derry and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: .../brexit_files/info _site/road_transport_en.pdf), following the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020 a TM CPC issued by a competent authority in the UK, including Northern Ireland, is no longer valid in the EU.  This means that a Transport Manager holding a UK-issued TM CPC can no longer act as Transport Manager for an EU-based road transport operator.  My...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...on fuel and the only increase this year was the planned carbon tax increase. I will engage with them in respect of that ten-year haulage strategy, which is the vision. We need to set out that long-term plan as well as working on what I outlined earlier as the immediate concerns for the sector, namely, ensuring there is a robust supply chain and that we have the skillset, working with our...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Haulage Industry (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Deputy English, on the quotas for work permits is one example. On the RSA, it is the authority's role to engage in relation to securing licence exchange agreements with other countries. This is a long process and in such circumstances both countries have to ensure they meet the standards. We are focusing on a number of countries in response to what has come from the sector itself though...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reviews (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...matter and is under the remit of Westminster. In consideration of potential supports for renewing services, my Department is taking account of previous history, prospective demand, likely costs and long-term sustainability goals, having regard to the recently launched all-island Strategic Rail Review and plans for improved road connectivity, particularly the A5, between Derry and Dublin....

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., adding new bus services and enhancing the current demand responsive transport network. Senators will be aware that the NTA launched a public consultation process on the Connecting Ireland plan last week. Alongside improved and expanded services, an enhanced bus stop programme for rural and regional areas will also be delivered. Improved and more comfortable transport options will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (21 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of, and to combat, all forms of domestic, sexual and gender based violence. As part of our work to combat sexual harassment, domestic and sexual violence we are running awareness raising campaigns to bring about a change in long-established societal behaviours and attitudes and to activate bystanders with a view to decreasing and preventing this type of behaviour and violence. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (21 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and not just in a public place. These proposals have been developed in consultation with the Attorney General, and will provide a robust basis for combatting a menace which has gone unresolved for too long.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tax Code (7 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...means. I am also very encouraged by proposals for 15 minute neighbourhoods, so that most of the key services people need can be accessed within 15 minutes of their home, so curtailing the need to travel long distances by car. We need to reduce emissions as a country because of the global crisis we are facing as a planet. However, we need to do so in a way that does not negatively impact...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to give precise timelines for completion. It is also important to ensure nothing in the forthcoming legislative proposals inadvertently disturbs existing regimes elsewhere in the country, such as the long-established regime for jarveys in Killarney and around Killarney National Park. Nevertheless, I have been advised this work is progressing at pace as the number of legal issues left to...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...is their overriding priority and at no point has safety been compromised in the operation of the scheme or any risk posed to the safety of air traffic control, ATC, services. I understand IAA's long-standing internal dispute resolution board, established with union agreement, has issued a binding resolution upholding the IAA's position on the operation of the scheme. I understand that,...