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Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (15 Jun 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 is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I draw the Deputy's attention to section 19 of the principal...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on such roads are matters for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources, supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 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 projects are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 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, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy falls within the operational responsibilities of Dublin Airport Authority. I have referred the question to the company for direct reply. I ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Traffic Regulations: Traffic Regulations (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The programme for Government contains a commitment that this government "will legislate to regulate the vehicle clamping industry." In fulfilment of this commitment, my Department is considering the various aspects involved in such legislation. I would welcome any input the Deputy may wish to offer on the shape this legislation should take. I hope to be in a position to publish a Bill...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 Jun 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 road schemes are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular, the statutory power to levy tolls on...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Guidelines mentioned by the Deputy are still relevant to the repair of regional and local roads. I would also point out that following Guidelines have also been issued: Guidelines for the Opening, Backfilling and Reinstatement of Trenches in Public Roads - April 2002. Traffic Management Guidelines - 2003 Work Methodologies on Non-National Roads - March 2004 Guidelines for...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I cannot comment on individual cases, but the general position is as follows: It is well established practice internationally that drivers should be required to undergo periodic medical and eyesight tests after a certain age. In Ireland, since 1964, the age of 70 has been the cut-off point, and applicants for a renewal of a driving licence after that age must provide a certificate of...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (16 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The regulation of the taxi industry, including matters related to vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. The NTA is currently reviewing the small public service vehicle standards and will commence a public consultation on proposed measures this year with a view to advancing new regulations to come into force in early 2012....

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (21 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 409 and 410 together. The issues raised are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (21 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy is aware the Government recently announced a comprehensive review of capital spending which is now underway. The Deputy will be further aware of the necessity of such a review, given the poor fiscal position this State was left in due to the mismanagement of the State's finances by the outgoing Fianna Fáil led government. This position means that there will be, over the coming...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (21 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 412 to 414, inclusive, together. The funding of Public Service Obligation (PSO) services is governed by Public Transport Contracts between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the three CIÉ operating companies. I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (21 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Jun 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 projects are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (21 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The regulation of the taxi industry, including rules pertaining to identification, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. In relation to hackneys specifically, I would advise the Deputy that, unlike taxis, hackneys must be pre-booked and may not be hailed on the street or stand for hire at a taxi rank. The question of taxi and...

Written Answers — Sustainable Transport: Sustainable Transport (21 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 419 and 420 together. The future of the Smarter Travel Areas Programme is being considered in the context of the available budget for 2011 and the National Recovery Plan. While the scope and scale originally envisaged for the scheme is no longer possible given the current fiscal situation, there may be some scope to proceed with a scheme scaled back in...