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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 and...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 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 national road projects, including the N6 Galway City Outer Bypass, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I am currently considering the appropriate balance to be struck between funding for construction and for planning and design, in the context of the forthcoming National Development Plan, and I will shortly be providing clarity to the various transport agencies in that regard.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road projects, including the M3, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007. In particular, the statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 6th July 2011, in the context of the March 2007 agreement between the Irish and British Governments on a funding package to support the restored Northern Ireland Executive, the Irish Government made a commitment to provide funding for a roads investment package for Northern Ireland to contribute to the upgrading of the A5 road from...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. For the sake of clarity I have included details of ex officio and employee directors. I have also indicated when the consent of the Minister for Finance is required for any particular appointment. Members of Boards under the aegis of the Department of transport as at 20 September 2011 Road Transport National Roads Authority ...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 539 to 541, inclusive, together. Collection, analysis and dissemination of statistics in relation to road traffic collisions is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have requested the RSA to respond to the specific aspect of the Deputy's questions. If you have not received a response within ten days, please contact my office.

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

Leo Varadkar: To date in 2011, my Department has spent approximately €5,259 on Irish translation fees.

Written Answers — Air Accident Investigations: Air Accident Investigations (21 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Minister for Defence, at the time of the accident, and together with the then Minister for Transport agreed that the investigation would be conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of my Department. A Preliminary Report was issued by the AAIU one month after the accident. Following a complex and detailed investigation and in accordance with Regulations 18 of S.I. 205 of...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (21 Sep 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 (NCT). Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — International Events: International Events (21 Sep 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.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (22 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Local Improvements Scheme provides funding for non-public roads and the maintenance and improvement of these roads is in the first instance a matter for the relevant landowner. The Government is undertaking a review of expenditure for the period 2012 to 2016. When my Department's provision for these years is known and the internal allocations within my Department are decided, I will...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (22 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The deduction from actual recorded breath readings is a matter for the Medical Bureau of Road Safety (MBRS). I have referred the Question to the MBRS for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (22 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The total expenditure made available by my Department under the current procurement process for the Metro North project is €150.99 million. This expenditure is broken down as follows: €million Development, design and procurement 63.51 Railway Order & Statutory Approval ...

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (22 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Office of Public Works placed a contract for the construction of a new Coast Guard station in Crosshaven, Co. Cork on 3rd August 2011. The contractor is now on site and the project is expected to be completed in 12 months.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (22 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The names of the two special advisors in my Department are Mr. Nick Miller and Mr. Brian Murphy. The remuneration of Mr. Brian Murphy is still being finalised and Mr. Miller's salary is €80,051 per annum.

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (27 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: In line with EU legislation, Ireland will be required to move to a standard form of plastic card driving licence by early 2013. On coming into office I examined this matter, and have asked the Road Safety Authority to take charge of the project and expedite it. I understand from the RSA that plastic card licences will be in place by late 2012.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: A total of 30 staff have in recent weeks requested estimates of their retirement benefits from the pensions section in my Department, as an initial expression of interest and eleven members of staff have formally indicated their intention to retire.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (27 Sep 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 implementation of individual national road projects, including the M3, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007. In particular, the statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (27 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The overall allocation for the Tourism Marketing Fund for 2011 is €41,383,000 and to date €26,836,000 of this amount has been transferred to the Tourism Agencies (Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland). Specific measures are an operational matter for Tourism Ireland Limited, in the first instance, as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas,...