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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 727 and 728 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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 (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The planning, design and implementation of individual national roads are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  As regards regional and local roads, the improvement and maintenance of those roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions...

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

Leo Varadkar: A scrappage scheme along the lines of that suggested by the Deputy would be a matter for consideration by the Minister for Finance.   In the meantime, in the interest of road safety, it is important that trailers used on our roads comply with all relevant roadworthiness requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Private Partnerships Cost (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The payment of the traffic guarantee payments are the result of legally binding contracts that the National Roads Authority (NRA) entered into with the relevant Public Private Partnership (PPP) consortia. The Deputy will be aware that as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Costs (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below: Year Amount 2006 €176,954 2007 €46,325 2008 - 2009 - 2010 €31,726 2011 €7,563 2012 - 2013 (to date) -

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has a policy of making the maximum possible financial information available on the and is committed to continuing to update and improve the reports which already have been made available. However, the details requested by the Deputy are not readily accessible by my Department.   In respect of payments relating to Tourism and Sport for the period prior to March...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Data Protection (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).   The RSA informed me of the breach and assured me that no personal financial information was compromised. I understand that the RSA has notified the Data Commissioner of the incident. The RSA is also investigating the incident. As this is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Tourism Ireland as a North South body receives funding from both the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland and from my Department via Fáilte Ireland. The agency's annual Business Plan including its budget is approved by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). As the Deputy will be aware, his party colleagues in the...

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

Leo Varadkar: 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 of the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007  in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  It is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Expenditure (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) was established on 1 December 2009.  In accordance with the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008, the functions of the NTA include securing the provision of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). At national level, the NTA has responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger land...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 739 to 741, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Applications (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Driver licensing is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I cannot comment on individual cases.  I have referred the question to the Authority for direct response, and 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 Projects (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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Erasmus+ 2014-2020 is the new EU Programme for education, training, youth and sport and will for the first time include a specific sport chapter.  The main focus of the sport chapter of the Erasmus+ Programme will be grassroots sports.  The objectives of the sport chapter include promoting voluntary activities in sport, together with social inclusion, equal opportunities and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Driver licensing is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I cannot comment on individual cases.  I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply, and 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 (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 746 and 747 together. The situation whereby some people inadvertently lost their entitlement to tow trailers with their cars originated due to a change to driver licensing law in 1989.  Before that date, there was one licence category for driving cars and cars with trailers.  In many cases, this licence also permitted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Teams (20 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I would like to congratulate Dublin and Wicklow and Glen of Imaal  Mountain Rescue Teams on reaching such an important milestone of 100 rescues in a single year and to acknowledge the important role that Mountain Rescue Teams  play in assisting people who get into difficulty on our hills and mountains.   Responsibility for the coordination of mountain rescue rests with An...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (20 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 Council....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (20 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Driver licensing is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and I cannot comment on individual cases.   As a matter of policy, there was a change to driver licensing law as of 13 November 1989.  Prior to that date, there was one category of licence covering both a car and the drawing of a trailer with a car.  From that date there were two separate...