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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Following a Government decision last April, my Department has carried out a Comprehensive Expenditure Review of its current and capital expenditure to identify possible savings for the years 2012 - 2014. I have recently reported back to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on expenditure proposals for the three year period. It is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure...

Written Answers — Public Transport Projects: Public Transport Projects (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The level of funding available for public transport investment from 2012 to 2016 will be dependent on the outcome of the review of capital expenditure which is being overseen by my colleague Mr Brendan Howlin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and is currently underway. This review, which takes place against a background of new funding realities, will examine all capital...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Legislation: Road Traffic Legislation (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Government gave approval to draft the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 in June 2011. In accordance with commitments regarding legislation in the Programme for Government, I presented the General Scheme to the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht on 5 July 2011. I invited the Committee to undertake a preliminary examination of the Scheme and provide me...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The responsibility for enforcement of Road Traffic legislation is a matter for An Garda Síochána. Information in relation to the number of motorists charged and found guilty of driving under the influence of illegal drugs is a matter for the Gardaí and the Court Service. The Medical Bureau of Road Safety is aware of and is studying the road side testing programmes that are currently in...

Written Answers — Vehicle Testing Centres: Vehicle Testing Centres (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. The testing function is carried out by Applus+, since January...

Written Answers — Vehicle Testing Centres: Vehicle Testing Centres (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this particular question is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Driver Testing Service: Driver Testing Service (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question, i.e. the driver testing service, is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Driver Testing Service: Driver Testing Service (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this particular question, i.e. the driver testing service, is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Air Travel Tax: Air Travel Tax (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: In the recent Jobs Initiative, I announced a three-pronged strategy to encourage inbound tourism. The first element is the proposed suspension of the air travel tax, the second is a new growth incentive scheme which has been introduced by the Dublin Airport Authority and the third is more targeted co-operative marketing of new routes from key source tourism markets by Tourism Ireland, Dublin...

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Tampering with a vehicle's odometer, more commonly known as 'clocking', is covered by consumer protection legislation, the enforcement of which is the responsibility of the National Consumer Agency. The Consumer Protection Act 2007, (Part 3, Chapter 2, Regulations 42 & 43, entitled "Misleading Commercial Practices") states that it is an offence for a trader to engage in a misleading...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Operational matters relating to Luas services are a matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) while the prosecution of drivers for dangerous driving or other traffic offences is a matter in the first instance for the Garda Síochána. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RPA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue of priority at road junctions is a matter for the relevant local authorities and not one in which I have any role.

Written Answers — Anti-Social Behaviour: Anti-Social Behaviour (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The question of bringing forward new legislation in relation to anti-social behaviour generally is a matter in the first instance for my colleague the Minister for Justice and Equality. The Light Railway (Regulation of Travel and Use) Bye-laws 2004 (S.I. No. 100 of 2004) were made by the Railway Procurement Agency under section 66 of the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001 (as...

Written Answers — Maritime Safety: Maritime Safety (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Directive 95/21/EC on port State control of shipping was repealed on 1st January 2011 and replaced by Directive 2009/16/EC. This directive introduced a new port State control regime called the New Inspection Regime (NIR), which strengthens port State control and focuses on sub-standard ships and the companies operating them. It includes the provisions of the appropriate International...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The position in relation to Drogheda Port Company's plans for a new port at Bremore have not changed substantially since my response to the Deputy's question no. 438 of 12 April last. The company is continuing to progress its plans. Drogheda Port Company has made an application for Ministerial approval for a Joint Venture for the project, which is currently at an advanced stage of...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (20 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Ireland offers a diverse range of maritime links to and from the State to facilitate trade and tourism. In terms of connectivity, Ireland is one of the best served countries in Europe for passenger ferry services. These links are frequent and competitive. There are currently six shipping lines providing year round passenger services, with over 500 sailings weekly between Ireland and the...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (21 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2005 (Fixed Charge Offences) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 135 of 2006), parking in a cycle lane during the operative hours is a fixed charge offence. The amount of the fixed charge, if paid within 28 days from the date the notice issued, is €40 and if paid within the next 28 days is €60. The enforcement of the offence of parking in a cycle lane is a...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised 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. The Deputy may wish to know that Fáilte Ireland has arranged to meet the person referred to in the question on Tuesday, 26 July. It would not be appropriate for me...

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

Leo Varadkar: I am not aware of any current proposal by Bus Éireann or Iarnród Éireann to increase fares. Iarnród Éireann fares were increased by an average of 3% in February last, following approval by the National Transport Authority (NTA). The recently published CIÉ accounts for 2010 showed a deficit of €53.597 million for 2010. In the context of such figures, and the fact that the state...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment...