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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU00300 type: 7 --> Cork County Council have been allocated €600,000 towards the Carrigaline Western Relief Road in 2013 with a total of €26,845 drawn down to date. Details of allocations and final payments towards this project over the last number of years are outlined in the regional and local road grant allocation and payment booklets which are available in the Dáil...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU00500 type: 7 --> Details of the Community Involvement Scheme as requested by the Deputy are outlined in the table below. Local Authority Allocation Sought 2013 Allocation 2014 Allocation 2013 Funding drawn down Carlow County Council 191,930 191,930 0 0 Cavan County Council 1,039,590 529,750 500,000 0 Clare County Council 574,022 574,022 0 56,807 Cork County Council 674,004...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU00700 type: 7 --> The driver licensing regulations provide that those wishing to drive a car, truck, minibus or bus with a trailer must have an additional licence category besides that required to drive the vehicle itself. These categories are fixed at EU level and are available to consult in the public domain. Specific tests for driving with trailers focus on ability to do...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU00900 type: 7 --> It is not possible to provide an estimated figure of the number of cars on the road without an NCT as statistics of this nature are not maintained. The RSA retain records of vehicles that previously underwent the NCT process and the next testing dates but there are no accurate records of vehicles that may no longer be on the roads since last tested.

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU01100 type: 7 --> Earlier this year, a study was carried out on behalf of the European Commission into the implementation of Directive 92/6/EEC (as amended by directive 2002/85/EC) on speed limitation devices and relevant effects. This study asked Member States to comment on the effectiveness of the Directive and its possible extension to include light goods vehicles and cars in the...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU01300 type: 7 --> 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...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU01500 type: 7 --> 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), such as the possible development of the Phoenix Park...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU01700 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. Noting the...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU02000 type: 7 --> While the provision of traffic signs on roads is a matter for the relevant road authority, signs and signage on lands adjacent to roads would be covered under the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended and are therefore a matter for individual Planning Authorities. Any amendments to planning legislation would be a matter for the Department of the Environment,...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU02200 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: Rail Services (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU02400 type: 7 --> The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, 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: School Transport Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU02800 type: 7 --> I propose to take Questions Nos. 1695 to 1697, inclusive, together. Responsibility for the school transport scheme lies with my colleague, Ciarán Cannon, T.D., Minister for Training and Skills. Both my Secretary General and I have responded to correspondence from a number of parties regarding school transport and, while indicating that my Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU03000 type: 7 --> The scheduling and timetabling of services are matters for Dublin Bus, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), 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: Road Projects Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU03200 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: Road Projects Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU03400 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: Harbours and Piers Maintenance (19 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Arklow Harbour transferred to Wicklow County Council on 1 January 2012. To facilitate the transfer to the County Council my Department agreed to provide funding for essential remedial works at the harbour over a two year period commencing in 2012.   Funding of €3,588,000 was allocated from my Department's budget in 2013 to Wicklow County Council for essential work at the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Issues (19 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is a matter for CIE. I have no role in the appointments at the corporation. 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 Projects Funding (19 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agency 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: Ports Development (24 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have been advised by the Port of Waterford Company that it is satisfied that the depth of water available at all its operational berths is currently sufficient.   There is no Exchequer funding available to any State commercial port company, all activities must be funded from within a company's own resources.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (24 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: A Declined Cases Agreement (DCA) was concluded between my Department and the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) some years ago. The Agreement is a mechanism whereby motorists who experience difficulty in obtaining motor insurance can apply for cover. Under the DCA, an insurer, designated by the MIBI, will provide cover to a motorist if he or she has approached at least three insurers...