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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Applications (7 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The new National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and any queries regarding specific applications should be directed to the Authority.    Under the terms of the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) became the national driver licensing authority as of January...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Credit Availability (7 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am in regular contact with Hotel Industry representatives and am well aware of the issues and their concerns in these matters. The Government recognises that SMEs are the lifeblood of the economy and will play a vital role in the recovery of employment growth. One of the key priorities of the Programme for Government is to ensure that an adequate pool of credit is available to fund...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Promotion (7 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 257 together. My Department and I meet regularly with Aer Lingus and Ryanair, as well as other airlines to discuss matters relating to aviation.   As an island, air transport connectivity is clearly of vital importance to Ireland for both economic and social reasons. There is a healthy competitive market for air services in and out of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (7 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am in regular contact with the stakeholders in the tourism sector, both individually and through the various representative bodies, and I am kept advised of issues of concern to the industry directly, through my Department and through the tourism agencies.    For example, the Tourism Policy Review was formally launched by Minister Ring and me on the 11th...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (7 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Both myself and Minister of State Ring have ongoing dialogue with the key sport stakeholders on the strategic issues and challenges facing the sector and on the sport policy priorities and actions required for the future development of sport.    

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (7 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: 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 matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (7 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 260 and 261 together.   Statutory Instrument 366 of 2008 - Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 sets the maximum height limit of vehicles in this country at 4.65 metres. The derogation was introduced to allow a five-year period within which vehicles operating at heights in excess of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 506 and 534 together. Prior to 1989 there was a single licence category covering cars and the drawing of trailers with cars.  In that year, a change in Regulations was made, so that the drawing of a trailer with a car became a separate category.  People who previously held the single category had the option, when renewing their licences, of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I have forwarded this query to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department established a Stakeholder Group to progress a review of speed limits nationally which comprises the Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the National Roads Authority, representatives of local authorities and the National Transport Authority. The Group is putting the final touches to its report and I expect to launch...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: 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 matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The planning, design and implementation of individual national 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 above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The first calls for proposals for transport projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2014-2020 are expected to be issued in 2014.  The CEF is the financial mechanism for the funding of projects under the TENs-T regulations.   Consideration is being given by the State Bodies under the aegis of the Department and other bodies to suitable projects that can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Statutory Instrument 366 of 2008 - Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which set the maximum height limit of vehicles in Ireland, came into force on the 1st November 2008. Those Regulations granted a five-year derogation to certain classes of vehicles registered, licensed or in use prior to 1st November 2008 in order to allow a reasonable period...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: It is a legal obligation throughout the EU for commercial vehicle owners to have their vehicles tested annually. This interval is not determined by the time the vehicle is or has been in use or by mileage. The testing regime is aimed at detecting any wear and tear, deterioration or alterations that could affect the roadworthiness or safety of a vehicle.  Vehicles which are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council (ISC), I have referred it to the ISC for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.  

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 518 and 527 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Statutory Instrument 366 of 2008 - Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 sets the maximum height limit of vehicles in this country at 4.65 metres.   Following public consultation undertaken prior to the completion of the Regulations, the intention to introduce a 4.65m limit was announced in January 2007.  Following representations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Equality Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am aware that the athlete in question has unreservedly withdrawn his comments and publicly apologised. I do not condone racist language whatever the context.   In relation to the constitutions of the National Governing Bodies of Sport, the Irish Sports Council is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. Therefore,...