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Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (11 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The regulation of the taxi industry, including the decision taken on the nine year rule, is a matter for the National Transport Authority under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have forwarded the deputy's request to the NTA for direct reply. Please contact my office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. The NTA are currently carrying out a review of vehicle standards...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Oct 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 — Road Network: Road Network (11 Oct 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 — Road Network: Road Network (11 Oct 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 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 — Road Network: Road Network (11 Oct 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, and the sequencing of their construction, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Statutory responsibility for the application of speed limits is vested in members of county and city councils. The Road Traffic Act 2004 establishes default speed limits that apply to defined categories of roads and which can only be changed by county and city councils through the making of special speed limit bye-laws. Section 9 of the 2004 Act sets out the range of special speed limits...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (12 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Traffic Act 2002, penalty points are endorsed on the Irish driving licence record held on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). A current driving licence is required in order for penalty points to be served. At present, it is a requirement, under road traffic legislation, for a driver appearing in court in relation to a road traffic offence to provide his or her...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 210 to 214, inclusive, together. 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 M50 Toll Road, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007. In...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: EU Regulations regarding motorcycle standards are under discussion in the EU at present. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) represents my Department at these discussions and I am informed that the proposals relate only to vehicle standards, not to the vehicle's use or the driver, and specify the standards to be applied to new motorcycles. The proposals present a legal framework for the type...

Public Transport (13 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputy for bringing this important issue to the attention of the House and to my attention. As the Deputy will be aware, I do not have an operational role in Dublin Bus and nor do I make decisions as regards individual bus routes. These are matters for the company in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, which is the regulator. The funding of public service...

Public Transport (13 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Consultation has to be meaningful but it can only be meaningful to a certain point. This is an efficiency operation as much as anything and no matter what happens, savings have to be made and savings are best made now by straightening out bus routes and having fewer and more frequent bus services rather than having less frequency on existing bus routes. My experience in Dublin 15, where we...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (13 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: A full list of the appointments to State Boards which I have made since coming into office on 9 March 2011 is in the reply which I gave to Dáil Question 544 on 11 October 2011. The Table sets out the Chairpersons which I have appointed since that date. Body Appointee Date of Appointment Bus Átha Cliath Kevin Bonner 29/06/2011 Bus Éireann Paul Mallee 29/06/2011 Iarnród Éireann...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (13 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus for direct reply. He should inform my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (13 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have received representations on this matter, and am considering the issue. It is not the practice of my Department to subsidise shipping routes, nor are there any funds available to my Department for this purpose. The subsidisation of loss-making ferry services across the board would result in significant financial costs to the state, and moreover, could potentially result in other...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (13 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As the issue of car clocking relates to commercial trading it is a matter for the National Consumer Agency in relation to the Consumer Protection Acts. I understand that the Consumer Protection Act 2007 makes it an offence for a trader to engage in a misleading commercial practice, which would include the provision of false information in relation to a products usage or prior history, to the...

Written Answers — Marine Salvage: Marine Salvage (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The law of salvage and of finds is triggered when a person salvages or finds a wreck. If a wreck, including cargo and apparel, is salvaged or found within the territorial sea limits (c. 12 nautical miles) it must be made known to the Receiver of Wreck for the district in which it is found, and, if the owner is not known, given into the possession of the Receiver of Wreck. If a wreck is...

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542 and 562 together. The report referred to by the Deputy provides a very useful overview of the port and shipping services currently available in Ireland to support the development of the offshore energy sector. However, it also highlights that the sector is at an early stage of development and faces considerable challenges. I welcome the proactive...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 543 to 545, inclusive, together. Regrettably, the use of our roads - whether by motorists, cyclists or pedestrians - can never be risk free and the safety of all vulnerable road users is a matter of concern for me. All bicycles used on public roads in Ireland are required to comply with the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations, which was most...

Written Answers — Cycling Facilities : Cycling Facilities (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Bus lanes were introduced at the taxpayer's expense to provide on-street priority for public transport. It was, therefore, decided that, besides buses and emergency vehicles, the only road users permitted access should be taxis (as public service vehicles available for on-street hire) and bicyclists (as vulnerable road users). Over the years, my Department has received numerous requests to...

Written Answers — Cycling Facilities : Cycling Facilities (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the 1993 Roads Act (Part 2, Section 13), local authorities have an obligation to maintain public roads. The maintenance of cycle ways and cycle tracks falls within this remit. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has completed work on a comprehensive design manual for the provision of cycle routes which provides a framework for the design and delivery of safe, cycle-friendly...