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- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (20 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: Regulations for the next round of EU structural funding covering 2014-2020 are currently being negotiated and it is hoped that they will be agreed during the Irish Presidency. I understand that the bulk of ERDF funding will be concentrated on four thematic objectives, with particular priority being given to Research, Technological Development and innovation, ICT, enhancing...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (20 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: The Road Safety Strategy 2013 - 2020 was approved by the Government recently. I will formally launch the Strategy at the EU Presidency Road Transport Safety Conference on Serious Injuries which will be held in Dublin Castle on Thursday 28 March 2013. It is my intention to hold a meeting of the Ministerial Committee on Road Safety shortly thereafter. I anticipate that the...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Point System (20 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: My Department published a Review of the Penalty Points System in 2012 which recommended a number of adjustments to the current system, including an increase in the number of penalty points for mobile phone offences. The views of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, and Communications were sought and obtained on the published Review. On foot of the published...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (20 Mar 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. Furthermore, very specific...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (20 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Belfast Agreement of Good Friday 1998. It is jointly funded by the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive, and operates under the auspices of the North/South Ministerial Council through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland and my Department here. In terms...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (20 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: I would draw the Deputy's attention to the provisions of the Roads Act 1993 (including sections 11 and 12) and the Planning and Development Act 2000 (section 180) insofar as they relate to the declaration of roads to be public roads and the 'taking-in-charge' of roads by local authorities. The booklet 'Rules of the Road' is intended to reflect road traffic...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (20 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: I note that information has been sought from the NTA as regards the cost information mentioned. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Public Transport (21 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: In relation to the next round of EU structural funding 2014-2020 the draft Ten-T and CEF Regulations are currently under negotiation and it is hoped that they will be agreed during the Irish Presidency. Therefore until such time as the new Regulations are agreed and the relevant Calls are initiated, it would be premature to speculate on what projects might be submitted under...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology Issues (21 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: My Department introduced an 076 number in March 2012 replacing one of the two 1890 Lo-Call numbers. This 076 number is published on my Department's Website and State Directory pages. Callers can use this number to contact my Department's three core buildings in Dublin. There are technical issues in phasing out the second 1890 Lo-Call number, which is used for the Driver and...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology Issues (21 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: My Department introduced an integrated voice response system in the Driver and Vehicle Computer Services Division (DVCSD) in Shannon. The system was introduced to improve the quality of customer service rather than as a cost saving measure. The system facilitates improved telephone call management and provides an enhanced customer service. The implementation of such...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology Issues (21 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: My Department has a shared telephony switchboard arrangement with the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in its Killarney office. There are currently no plans to introduce similar systems with other Departments, but this is kept under regular review.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Presidential Reports (21 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: The Report provides a valuable insight into the views and thoughts of the young people involved in the process. The Report ranges over the full set of Government activities, but comments in two areas were of particular relevance to my Department. The Report notes the feeling of pride which sporting achievement at a national or community level can engender. I am very...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (21 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: €2.4 million in European funding was received for the R158 Trim - Kilcock Road Improvement Scheme
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (26 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: Local authorities were issued with a circular on 12th February this year inviting applications for funding under the Community Involvement Scheme with a deadline of 19th April 2013. This timescale provides local authorities with over 9 weeks to compile their applications and submit them. Any extension to this deadline would impact on the assessment and...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (26 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: My Department has been in communication on a number of occasions with this person’s solicitor in relation to the legal requirements for road haulage operators and licences, most recently by letter on 14 March.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service (26 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: According to Coast Guard records, the number of call-outs, by day and night, undertaken by the Irish Coast Guards' Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopters by base are as follows: 2008 - Day Night Total Dublin 74 13 87 Shannon 141 25 166 Waterford 61 14 75 Sligo 110 17 127 2009 Day Night Total Dublin 98 10 108 Shannon 131 16 147 Waterford 103 12 115 Sligo 117...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (26 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: Since March 2011 the Government has implemented a range of measures to support the tourism industry. VAT has been reduced to 9% on accommodation, restaurant and other services and this lower rate of VAT continues in 2013. The Visa Waiver Scheme is encouraging visitors from emerging markets to add Ireland to their trip...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (26 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: As the implementation of road schemes and the arrangements in relation to individual landowners is a matter for the local authority concerned in the case of regional and local roads, I do not have this information. In relation to national roads as this is a matter for the NRA/local authority concerned, I have referred the question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Atlantic Way (26 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information and direct reply. Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (26 Mar 2013)
Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 602 and 610 together. This is a matter for CIE and I have forwarded the Deputy’s questions to the Company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.