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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Each year the funding provided to the local authorities through the National Roads Authority under the roads budgets are outlined in the road grant allocation booklets, copies of which are available in the Dáil library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Air access between Ireland and North American is crucially important for trade and tourism. In this regard, there have recently been two important announcements. As part of a recent tourism mission to North America to promote the Gathering, I met with United Airlines in Chicago and a new Chicago-Shannon route has been confirmed for next summer.  In addition, American Airlines recently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 1st December 2009, the provision of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as LUAS BXD, now comes under the remit of the NTA. LUAS BXD to Broombridge is designed to be a key element in an overall  integrated transport network for Dublin.  It will create a LUAS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The General Scheme of a Road Traffic Bill is currently in preparation in my Department, and I expect to bring it to Government in the near future for approval to draft. Once drafted it is my intention to publish this Bill early next year. Once published, I will introduce it in the Oireachtas at the earliest possible date. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority (6 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have no role in the trade of second hand tyres or in the other matters referred to by the Deputy in his Question, which relate to matters of trade  and revenue collection.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to my response to his question of 23rd October, a copy of which is reproduced below. The provision of bus services and the routes they take are operational matters for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA).  I have referred the Deputy's question to both for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Following on from the Irish Coast Guard - Value for Money Review , no decisions have been made in relation to the Marine Radio Sub Co-ordination Centres at Valentia or Malin Head. When I published that review, and the Value for Money review of the Marine Survey Office in July last I made it clear that I wouldn't accept or reject any of the recommendations until a full...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Both the Marine Survey Office (MSO) and the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) are divisions within the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and are under the responsibility of the Assistant Secretary responsible for the maritime sector. The recently completed value for money reviews undertaken by Fishers Associates into the MSO and the IRCG have recommended closer integration of both...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The cost of running the National Transport Authority (NTA) is an operational matter for the Authority and I have referred the Deputy's question to it for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. My Department's 2012 expenditure allocation and 2011 provisional expenditure outturn are set out in the Revised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: In line with the requirements of EU Directive 2006/126EC, Ireland will introduce a new plastic card licence on 19 January 2013.  In the immediate term, it is intended to include a numerical code that will indicate preference for organ donation. There are no plans to include basic medical data and/or emergency contact numbers and this position has been agreed in consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: In July 2011, I informed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht of my intention to provide for a number of road safety related measures, including testing of unconscious drivers following a collision where injury has occurred, in future road traffic legislation. The Committee expressed concerns that the taking of specimens of blood from unconscious...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Nov 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Nov 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 — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Local Improvements Scheme provided funding for the maintenance and improvement of private roadways which are, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner. State grants available to supplement expenditure by local authorities on the maintenance of regional and local roads have been reduced significantly and there will be further cuts over the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has operational responsibility for approving countries for the recognition and mutual exchange of driving licences.      As you would expect, it is preferable to conclude mutual agreements at a national level so that there is a consistent approach across the whole country.  This approach reduces the not insignificant burden...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding to high performance athletes. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Northern Ireland Issues (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I and my officials are directly involved in ongoing and frequent North South engagement up to and including the highest levels. Most of this work is undertaken in the context of actively pursuing our priorities for advancing cooperation through the structures of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). As the Deputy will be aware the Council meets in both Transport and Tourism...