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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (22 Jan 2013)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the driver testing service is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I understand from the Authority that there is nothing in their rules which specifically permits or prohibits a driver tester from making a recommendation of a particular instructor.  However, the RSA have also indicated that driver testers are trained at induction stage, and again during any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of individual 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Promotion (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The over-arching goal of national aviation policy as outlined in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2011-2014 is to ensure that it supports Ireland's economic and social goals in a safe, competitive, cost-effective and sustainable manner and ensures maximum connectivity between Ireland and the rest of the world. Within this context, one of my key priorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Fraud (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department's role with regard to motor insurance is confined to the enactment of policy relating to the relevant Road Traffic Acts. I have no role in the regulation of the motor insurance industry. Motor insurance is provided as a private contract between the supplier and the customer. Any fraudulent activity by a claimant is a matter for the insurance company to investigate.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 682 and 698 together. Letters notifying successful applicants of their provisional allocations under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme are issuing from my Department to the club contacts at the moment.  These letters will set out the terms and conditions that must be met prior to formal approval of the grant after which drawdown can commence.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: All unsuccessful applicants under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme have been notified by letter.  If an application was deemed invalid the letter sets out the reasons why the application was deemed invalid.  If an applicant requires any more information or clarification they should contact the Sports Capital Programmes Unit of my Department in Killarney. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The club referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  This application was deemed invalid for 2 reasons.  Firstly, the applicant did not have a lease from Galway City Council for the land where the facilities were to be developed at the time of the application. A letter would have been required from the club's solicitor confirming that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The club referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  The application was deemed invalid as the applicant did not provide evidence of the required amount of 15% own funding.  The letter provided by the applicant's bank did not confirm that a loan had been approved.  Advice on the forms of evidence of funding that are accepted as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The club referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  The application was deemed invalid as the applicant did not satisfy the requirements relating to the ownership of the land where the proposed development was to take place.  All applications for capital works of over €25,000 were required to provide a solicitor's letter...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The organisation referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  This application was deemed invalid as the amount sought was unrealistically high and the project could not be broken down.  A letter setting out the reason why the application was deemed invalid has been sent to the club contact.  If the club requires any more...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The club referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  The application was unsuccessful in securing a grant, but it was not deemed invalid, i.e. it met the minimum requirements and was considered for funding.  My Department received 2,170 applications seeking €229 million in funding.  In the context of available funds of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (22 Jan 2013)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar:  The allocations under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme were announced last December.  The 2012 Sports Capital Programme is now closed.  No decision has been made on the timing of any future rounds of the Programme. It may be possible for the club to raise funds via the ‘Tax Relief for Donations to Certain Sports Bodies’ scheme (section 847A of the Taxes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Government decided in May 2011 to centralise the driver licence service, following an examination of the options which found that a centralised system would offer enhanced security and consistency, and be more efficient and cost-effective.    The Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 provided for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to become...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Services (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy falls within the operational responsibilities of Dublin Airport Authority and I have referred the question to the company for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the provision of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the renewal of the bus fleet, comes under the remit of the NTA. Funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: There are no members of my immediate or extended family employed in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I meet regularly with the Chairman and Chief Executive of Bus Éireann.  The last such meeting took place late last week and we discussed a number of issues in relation to the ongoing financial situation of the company and the way that the company is addressing those issues. We also discussed the issue mentioned by the Deputy. As he will be aware, Bus Éireann's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (22 Jan 2013)

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...