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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Mar 2012)

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. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Mar 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The current expenditure for regional and local roads will be reduced significantly over the next few years. Cuts of the magnitude proposed necessitated that some very good and worthwhile projects be curtailed. In making adjustments to the regional and local roads budget the primary aim has been, as far as is possible, to protect previous investment in the road network and use the...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (29 Mar 2012)

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. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (29 Mar 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The responsibility for the licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services was transferred under Statutory Instrument No. 566 of 2010 from my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1 December 2010. In the circumstance, I have forwarded your correspondence to the NTA for its attention and direct reply, and to arrange a meeting if it deems necessary. He should...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As you are aware, the Local Improvements Scheme provided funding for non-public roads and the maintenance and improvement of these roads is in the first instance a matter for the relevant landowner. In view of the current financial circumstances, my Department is not in a position to provide funding under the Local Improvements Scheme in 2012. Given the limited funding available to maintain...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: There is no record of any EU Funding funding through my Department for the purchase of an emergency towing vessel (ETV) over the past 10 years. ETV's are expensive to purchase and maintain and so it is important to pursue enhancements in Ireland's marine pollution prevention, preparedness and response capability from within existing and available resources before we consider any further...

Written Answers — Coast Guard Services: Coast Guard Services (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As previously stated in Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 15 March 2012, funds are not available at this time for the Cleggan upgrade as the Coast Guard station building projects at Killybegs, Doolin and Greystones will take priority. The current site of the Unit and the Cleggan BIM Ice Plant have been deemed unsuitable for development by the Office of Public Works (OPW). A new site will...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 2012)

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. The improvement and maintenance of regional...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (18 Apr 2012)

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. Where excess heavy goods vehicles are deemed to be an issue then...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 2012)

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 (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, public transport services and fares are a matter for the CIÉ operating companies in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, which regulates fares for public service obligation (PSO) services. I have referred the Deputy's question to the National Transport Authority for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 Apr 2012)

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

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The primary purpose of providing bus lanes is to facilitate and promote bus based public transport. The regulations generally limit the use of bus lanes to buses and, in the case of with-flow bus lanes, to cyclists. Having regard to the role of taxis in providing on-street immediate hire services, an exemption is allowed in respect of taxis when they are being used in the course of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have received no request to meet with members of Athy Town Council. 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Apr 2012)

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 roads projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993 - 2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel project was procured by...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The upkeep 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 the above position, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I can advise the Deputy that my Department's Audit Committee, on the 14th of March, adopted the audit report referred to. I can inform the Deputy that it is not possible to release a copy of the report, as any such release might prejudice or impair any potential further investigations of matters arising on foot of the report and might negatively impact on my Department's deliberations in...

Written Answers — Tourism Employment: Tourism Employment (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As with businesses in other sectors of the private economy, I am very conscious of difficulties being experienced by tour operators and travel agents due to the general economic circumstances prevailing at present. With regard to the tourism sector generally, the Government has introduced a range of measures to enhance competitiveness and our marketing drive overseas. These included...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (18 Apr 2012)

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 — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have no function in relation to this matter. Any such arrangements would be a matter for local authorities and the FAI.