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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the provisions of the Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993, the IAA is empowered to decide the extent to which it should operate and manage terminal navigation services at any of the three State airports, including Cork Airport. Accordingly, as I have no statutory function in relation to this matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the IAA for direct reply. Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy, the licensing conditions of aerodromes, is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority, an agency within my remit. The Irish Aviation Authority is not a public body within the meaning of the Freedom of Information Acts. I have referred the Deputy's quesiton to the Authority for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Road Safety Strategy 2013 - 2020 was introduced in March 2013. The Deputy's Question relates to Actions 75 and 90 of that Strategy. The completion date for both these Actions is the fourth quarter of 2014.    The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for reporting progress on Actions in the 2013 - 2020 Strategy. Under Action 110 of the Strategy the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Road Traffic Act 2004 established default speed limits that apply to defined categories of roads and which can only be changed by local authorities through the making of special speed limit bye-laws.   Section 9 of that Act sets out the range of Special Speed Limits that may be set by such authorities through such bye-laws.    Statutory responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Programme Expenditure (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Details of the relevant capital projects funded by my Department are as follows: Sustainable Transport Project Name Location County Grant Amount (€) Status Funding Initiative 2012 Cork County Council Bandon; Fermoy; Kinsale; Youghal Cork 60,000 completed Active Travel Towns Development of Walking and Cycling Strategies 2012 2013 Cork to Kinsale Specialist structural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT00300 type: 7 --> I am fully supportive of the concept of hosting the Rugby World Cup in Ireland. The IRFU has presented a feasibility study, which they commissioned, to my Department on the potential for hosting the tournament. The findings of that study and potential next steps are currently being considered. In March of this year, the GAA Congress approved a motion which would allow...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT00500 type: 7 --> As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT00700 type: 7 --> The Road Traffic Act 2004 established default speed limits that apply to defined categories of roads and which can only be changed by local authorities through the making of special speed limit bye-laws. Section 9 of that Act sets out the range of Special Speed Limits that may be set by such authorities through such bye-laws. Statutory responsibility for setting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT00900 type: 7 --> The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01100 type: 7 --> Bus Éireann's Annual Report and Accounts for 2012 were published in May and are available on the company's website.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01300 type: 7 --> As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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. More specifically,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01500 type: 7 --> The matter raised is an operational one for Fáilte Ireland and accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Low Carbon Roadmap (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01700 type: 7 --> As the Deputy refers, Departments with responsibility for key sectors in the transition to a low-carbon economy have been tasked with the preparation of individual low-carbon roadmaps that will deliver out to 2050. Transport is a key sector in this context and my Department will be required to frame this low-carbon vision and undertake all necessary evaluation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01900 type: 7 --> The new format of plastic card licence is the standard EU format provided for under EU legislation and it applies to all Member States as of 19 January 2013. Both the EU and Irish legislation in this area are in the public domain. Any further dissemination of information is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have forwarded the question to the RSA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT02200 type: 7 --> I understand that Mr. Monderman promoted the concept of a 'Shared Space' approach to urban design, a type of approach which has gained increased momentum in Ireland in recent years. The importance of street design in supporting and encouraging sustainable travel patterns in urban areas is recognised in the Smarter Travel policy under the theme of aligning spatial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT02400 type: 7 --> As the Deputy may be aware, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) formally became the national driver licensing authority in January 2013. From November next, the RSA will assume full responsibility for the service and, through contracts with private sector companies, will provide customer interface and processing services. Under the new regime, there will be a target to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT02600 type: 7 --> The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of my Department is subject to the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, Regulation (EU) No. 996/2010 and S.I. 460 of 2009. A core element of theAAIU response to notification of an occurrence is the 24 hour/365 day Inspector-on-Call (IOC) duty roster. After due consideration of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT02900 type: 7 --> As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT03100 type: 7 --> The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Test Centres (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT03300 type: 7 --> The subject matter of this question is a matter for the Road Safety Authority and consequently I have referred this 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.