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

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below. My Department's financial database system does not break down between audit and non audit financial services so the figures supplied are for total amounts paid to these companies.   The figures prior to March 2011 do not include tourism and sport as these were functions of a different...

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

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below. The figures prior to March 2011 do not include tourism and sport as these were functions of a different Department up to that point. Local roads only became a function of the Department of Transport in 2008 and hence figures for this area prior to 2008 are not included. Similarly, maritime transport only...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Costs (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Details of all external consultancies, including legal consultancies, engaged by my Department are available on my Department's website: . and are regularly updated.   The figures prior to March 2011 do not include tourism and sport as these were functions of a different Department up to that point. Local roads only became a function of the Department of Transport in...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 524 to 526, inclusive, together. 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. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first...

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

Leo Varadkar: My Department has not conducted a cost benefit analysis on the impact of Ireland signing the Antarctic Treaty. As the Deputy will be aware, principal responsibility for international treaties and agreement lies with my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. In that regard, I would draw the Deputy's attention to his answer to Parliamentary Question 65 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Government is committed to the new independent Shannon Airport company being a success and sustaining employment opportunities in the mid-west region and in that context I would, of course, prefer that, if possible,  the base at Shannon remain open. I welcome the current talks taking place at the Labour Relations Commission on the matter, and hope that it will be possible for the...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 533 and 536 together. The matters raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's questions to Fáilte Ireland 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: Motor Tax Collection (13 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The records on my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File indicate that the motor tax disc for the vehicle in question expired on 31 October 2013. The vehicle was taxed through the on-line motor tax service on the 22 October 2013 for a period of twelve months, commencing 1 November 2013, and expiring on 31 October...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (13 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: Driving Licence Issues (13 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question, namely the operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's 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: Driving Licence Issues (13 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority as the National Driver Licensing Authority, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the Authority 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: Road Safety (14 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, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Campaigns (14 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for publicity with regard to road safety. Accordingly, I have referred the question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my private office if a reply has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (14 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I hope the difficulties are resolved without damaging industrial action. In that context, I welcome the current talks taking place at the Labour Relations Commission on the matter, and hope that it will be possible for the parties to reach an agreement. However, the State's 25% shareholding in Aer Lingus does not allow it to interfere in the day-to-day commercial operations of the company....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (14 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing regulations provide that all commercial vehicles, including vintage lorries, must be tested when they are over one year old and annually thereafter. Such vehicles must have a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness if used in a public place. Although there is no exemption for older vehicles, such vehicles are tested to the standards that they were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 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 4.65 metres limit was announced in January 2007. Following representations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 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 each local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Local Improvements Scheme provided funding for road and laneways that council's have not taken in charge.  However, the maintenance and improvement of these roads is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowner.    As indicated to all local authorities in January 2013, the local improvement scheme was reinstated but with no separate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (19 Nov 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 both the company and 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: Road Safety (19 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.  Noting the above position,...