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Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 to 562 together. Since I was appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on 9 March, I have participated in the photocalls listed below with the details requested by the Date Detail Amount Of time Cost to the Department 7 April Launch of Luas City West line 30 mins None 19 April Solheim Cup '150 days to go' launch 30 mins None 3 May Launch...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Any proposal by Dublin Bus to vary passenger fares requires the approval of the National Transport Authority as part of its independent statutory mandate and the exercise of its powers to enter into public service contracts with the company. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if there is no reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national roads are matters for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme . The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including the provision of servic areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 . Within its capital budget, it is a matter for the NRA to assess and...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (18 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The current recession has inevitably had a negative impact on the finances of all the State port companies. Dundalk Port Company, being one of the smallest ports, has been badly hit. From a high of 221 ships in 2006, only 64 ships entered the port in 2010, and the figures for 2011 show no signs of improvement. Earlier this year, an independent business review of the company was carried out....

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (18 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority on December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area, such as Hansfield train station, comes under the remit of the NTA. The legislative basis...

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (18 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have not received any request to meet the individual or organisation referred to by the Deputy. The Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, who has responsibility for sport, and my officials are of course available to meet this organisation should it seek such a meeting.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The club in question received an allocation of €60,000 in 2003 and a further allocation of €45,000 in 2004. These grant allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus services is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if there is no reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the greater Dublin area, such as Metro North come under the remit of the NTA. The legislative basis for this is section 11(1)(e) of the DTA Act 2008 "Principal Functions of authority: the principal functions of the authority are to secure the...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national roads, including issues relating to signage, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this, I have...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the greater Dublin area, such as Kishogue train station, comes under the remit of the NTA. The legislative basis...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Current rules require that a person applying for a first learner permit for car and motorbike category must submit an eyesight report. In addition, everyone over 70 years of age must submit a medical report which incorporates an eyesight test. Those licence applicants who suffer from serious eyesight diseases, including diplopia, defective binocular vision or serious loss of visual field...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I fully recognise the value of Galway Airport in terms of the numbers employed directly and indirectly at the Airport and the role that it has played in the economic development of the region. However, I do not accept that it generates more revenue for the State than it receives. Passengers using an alternative airport will spend much the same amount of money on air fares and other...

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration: Vehicle Registration (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I am informed by my Department that the registered owner of a vehicle at the address in question made an application for a duplicate vehicle registration certificate to the local motor tax office on 14 April 2011. Under the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 (S.I. No. 385/1992) an application for a duplicate vehicle registration certificate must be made...

Cork Airport Security (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to discuss this matter. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for formulating policy in the area of aviation security. I also have a statutory function to ensure the monitoring of compliance by airports, airlines and other relevant entities with national and international aviation security requirements. This function is...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The new Traffic Signs Manual was published in January of this year. The Traffic Signs Manual constitutes a direction given to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 in relation to the provision of traffic signs, other than regulatory signs. The Traffic Signs Manual provides details of the traffic signs which may be used on roads in Ireland, including their layout...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As yet, there is still no feasible basis for the introduction of a preliminary roadside test for drugs in Ireland or in Europe. Testing devices are still in the prototype stages, but the Medical Bureau of Road Safety will be keeping abreast of developments in this area. In the interim, section 11 of the 2010 Road Traffic Act, provides for preliminary impairment testing. This provision will...

Written Answers — Road Haulage Licences: Road Haulage Licences (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Road haulage operators that provide services for hire and reward require a licence from my Department, the costs of which are set out in the Table. The licences, valid for 5 years, ensure certain standards related to the access of hauliers to both national and international markets and I have no plans to reduce the fees. National Road Haulage Operator's Licence International Road Haulage...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have not undertaken any trade missions since I was appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in March. However, while I was representing the Government at St. Patrick's Day events in India, I had a number of meetings which were focused on improving trade and tourism links between our countries. I will consider any invitations to participate in trade missions as and when they arise.