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Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the subvention of public service obligation services operated by contract with Dublin Bus. The subvention payments to Dublin Bus, which are funded by the exchequer, amounted to €78.8 million for the period from October 2010 to October 2011.

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (17 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: No subsidy was paid from the Exchequer for the running of the Luas rail system in the Greater Dublin area between October 2010 and October 2011.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244 to 246, inclusive, together. Arising from the St Andrew's Agreement, the Irish Government gave a commitment to co-fund the construction of the A5 through Northern Ireland to Derry thus improving access to Letterkenny and North Donegal. The Government's commitment to a contribution of £400 million for investment in roads infrastructure in Northern Ireland...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As referred to within my answer to the Deputy's questions yesterday, contributions towards the A5 roads project of £25m will be made in 2015 and a further £25m in 2016 subject to the agreement at the North South Ministerial Council. This will be met from the Government's unallocated reserves and not from the vote of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. I would remind the Deputy...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Nov 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 Infrastructure and Capital Investment programme (2012 to...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Nov 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 Infrastructure and Capital Investment programme (2012 to...

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (17 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Providing a suitable building for the Irish Coast Guard volunteer unit in Doolin to enable it to operate in a safe and efficient manner remains a priority for my Department. Every effort will be made within the context of the funding provided to the Department in the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme 2012 to 2016 to complete the development.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: There are no former secretary generals currently working in my Department. The information in respect of the agencies is an operational matter for the agencies themselves. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to those agencies for which I have responsibility for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my private office. There are no...

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

Leo Varadkar: Different default speed limits apply to particular categories of roads. Default speed limits are termed as "ordinary speed limits" by the Road Traffic Act 2004. There are also speed restrictions for certain classes of vehicles. As of 2007, the ordinary speed limits are as follows: · 120 km/h for motorways · 100 km/h for National Routes (Primary and Secondary) that are not...

Written Answers — Information Technology: Information Technology (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: My Department does not lease any computer servers. The expenditure of agencies is an operational matter for the agencies concerned. I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Nov 2011)

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

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Exchequer is not in receipt of any EU funding in respect of the development of the A5 project.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Dart Underground was allocated €10 million from the EU Ten-T Budget to cover the design and development process, geotechnical investigations and various surveys and studies that include topographical surveys, condition surveys, archaeological surveys and utility surveys. Most of the work for which funding was granted has already been completed and €5.5m has been claimed to date. My...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 673 to 675, inclusive, together. I am advised by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that the following amounts have been spent to date on the relevant public transport projects: LUAS BXD - €10.8m Metro North - €153.2m (including accruals of €5m) Metro West - €18.3m DART Underground - €36.1m I would point out that there will be...

Written Answers — Infrastructure Investment Plan: Infrastructure Investment Plan (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As indicated in the Capital Investment Framework 2012-2016 investment in transport infrastructure is being scaled back significantly over the next five years. In the roads sector the bulk of available funds will be focused on maintaining the existing road network. Within the capital allocations now set, the implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the National...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 677 to 683, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The funding of public service obligation (PSO) services is governed by Public Transport Contracts between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the three CIÉ subsidiaries. In 2011 Dublin Bus will receive, through the NTA, an estimated €72.4 million in Exchequer subvention. Decisions on the overall level of subvention available for PSO services in 2012 will be made following the...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Irish driver licensing rules operate within the framework of an EU-wide licensing system. The criteria essential for recognition of licences from other countries are testing and licensing regimes which meet the requirement of the EU directive on driver licences. On this basis Ireland recognises licences from, and has mutual recognition and exchange of licence arrangements with, other EU...

Written Answers — Driver Testing Service: Driver Testing Service (22 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this particular question, i.e. the operation of the driver testing service, is a matter for 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 — Rail Network: Rail Network (22 Nov 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 inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.