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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (2 Jul 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. My Department has allocated over €400 million in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel on Aer Lingus (2 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Aer Lingus is a publicly listed company. The question relates to an operational matter for the company in which the Minister has no function.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (2 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will recall, as Minister for Defence at the time of the accident he and the then Minister for Transport agreed jointly that the investigation into the Air Corps PC 9 accident would be conducted by the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of my Department, pursuant to Regulation 27 (1) of S.I. No. 205 of 1997 Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (2 Jul 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) on 1st December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), comes under the remit of the NTA. Among the general objectives of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (3 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 241 together. Ireland's maritime safety agenda is constantly being developed in line with developments across the maritime sector, including internationally recognised safety conventions, safety standards, codes of practice, and the promotion of a culture of safety among those who go to sea for leisure or to earn their living. I am at present...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Initiatives (3 Jul 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) on 1st December 2009, the provision of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) comes under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (3 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The novice driver category is one of nine measures developed by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as part of a Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) for Ireland. The RSA developed these measures following extensive study and public consultation. There is a great deal of international research and evidence to show that novice drivers are, as a group, at risk due to lack of experience,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (3 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: It is my understanding that the road referred to is a private road and is therefore not a matter for my Department.  Furthermore I understand the Act referred to by the Deputy maybe the Land and Conveyance Act 2009, this being the case my Department has no function in the matter

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (3 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The scheduling and timetabling of buses is an operational matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and not one in which my Department has any role.  I have forwarded your question to the company for direct reply and to the NTA for information. 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 Procurement Regulations (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This issue does not arise for my Department. While it is the channel of funding for various capital programmes, it does not enter into contractual arrangements with builders in relation to specific projects funded through these programmes. Responsibility for contractual arrangements of this nature is an operational matter for those agencies charged with implementing capital programmes. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvements Scheme (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Details of allocations under the Local Improvements Scheme are outlined in the regional and local road allocation booklets available in the Dáil Library. No separate allocation is being provided this year under the Local Improvements Scheme, instead local authorities may use up to 7% of their Discretionary Grant towards works on non-public roads under this scheme should they wish to do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Properties (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for CIÉ 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: International Bodies Membership (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: While my Department is a member of numerous international bodies, it is not responsible for or co-responsible for any such organisations.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Ireland-US air services market is fully liberalised and decisions regarding new services are a commercial matter for the airlines. However, improving Ireland's connectivity is a key aspect of national aviation policy and this policy is promoted in contacts with industry. On 3 July Aer Lingus announced that it will commence direct services from Dublin to San...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Order (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: If the Head of State or Government from another nation enters or passes through Irish airspace on military or State aircraft,  it is a matter for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  In the case of civilian aircraft it is a matter for my Department.  For such carriage on board civilian aircraft engaged in fuel/technical stops or over-flights, no permission is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy about any proposals the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) may have for relocating the headquarters for Aer Rianta International falls within the operational responsibilities of the DAA 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question is the responsibility of 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 — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Other than the Chief Executive Officer, the salary levels of employees of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), a commercial semi-State body, are a matter for the DAA.  I have no function in such matters.  Therefore, this question has been referred to the DAA for direct reply to the Deputy. If no answer has been received in ten working days, the Deputy should contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The scheduling and time tabling of buses is an operational matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and not one in which my Department has any role.  I have forwarded your question to the company for direct reply and to the NTA for information.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (9 Jul 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 implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as Luas Cross City, comes under the remit of the NTA. ...