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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland 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: Roadworthiness Testing (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I received similar correspondence from the same individual and arranged for the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Safety Authority to respond directly to him, which he has done. The arrangements for commercial vehicle testing in the State were comprehensively reviewed in 2007 and the Government decided that the model for delivery of testing by private operators should continue....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Dec 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 it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As 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) in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the extension of the Luas network, comes under the...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank both Deputies for giving me the opportunity to address this issue in the House. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects are matters for the National Roads Authority, NRA, under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I know the road well because I travel to County Kerry a lot because it is a very strong tourism county and part of the Department is located in Killarney. I regularly pass over the bridge in Macroom and have no doubt that the road needs to be built. For the information of Deputies, the cost benefit ratio for the Macroom to Ballyvourney road is +3 and the road to Dunkettle, +5, which, in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Disabled Parking Permits are issued on behalf of my Department by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association, and I have no function in the matter.     However, in the circumstances as outlined by the Deputy, the individual concerned may wish to initiate an appeal through the appeals process that is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred this question 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: Local Improvements Scheme (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Local Improvements Scheme provided funding for road and laneways that councils' 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: Register of Electors Issues (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: On the basis of representations made to me and to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), it appears that there is a view among the public that the current driver licence application form is already confusing and over extensive. Apart from normal information regarding driver issues, the form also provides for matters such as the organ donation wishes of the applicant.   The RSA is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 173 together.I propose to take Questions No 172 and No 173 together.  The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the relevant Annual Reports of the Road Safety Authority.  The Annual Reports are available on the RSA website and have also been lodged in the Oireachtas library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with EU Directive 2009/40/EC, the minimum requirement for roadworthiness testing of passenger cars is that a roadworthiness test is undertaken when a vehicle is four years old and every two years thereafter from the date of first registration of the vehicle.  Additionally, Ireland requires that vehicles in excess of ten years old be tested annually....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar:  As 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) in December 2009, the development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the matter of bus stop improvement, comes under the remit of the NTA....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Relations Issues (5 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The arrangements agreed between Aer Lingus and those workers who transferred to TEAM Aer Lingus in 1990 are a matter for the company.   The matter has been the subject of extensive litigation to which the State is not a party. On this basis it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (5 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for securing the provision of public bus transport services, including Public Service Obligation (PSO) services and services under the Rural Transport Programme. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (5 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Departments 2012 Annual Report is published on my Department's website at the following link  

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (5 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (5 Dec 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 549, 550 and 558 to 560, inclusive, together. The issues raised are matters for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 551 to 557, inclusive, and 570 together. The objective of Government is to ensure a system of public transport throughout the country that is as efficient and as widespread as possible and the National Transport Authority has a key role in realising this objective. The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts for the bus market falls under the...