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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Social Media Policy (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: My Department monitors issues of relevance to the Department and agencies through its Press Office on a daily basis. This includes television and radio broadcasting, print media, and various types of online media.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (11 Feb 2014)

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: Driver Licences (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore forwarded the 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: Driver Licence Renewals (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). My Department has no role in the processing of driver licence applications.   There have been some problems with the speed of processing applications in the NDLS since the new system came on stream last October.  I met the acting CEO of the RSA to discuss the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority and the relevant transport provider and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to 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: Dublin Bus Services (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the transport providers and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to 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: Air Services Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The current Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services Scheme, which includes the Kerry - Dublin route, ends in November this year. The policy on regional airports post 2014 is currently being developed in my Department. This policy will reflect the recommendations arising out of the recently published IWA Knock Study Group, which are being incorporated into the draft National Aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The information sought is set out in the following table. Date Event Minister 21/10/11 NSMC Transport Sectoral Meeting (Armagh) Minister Varadkar 18/11/11 NSMC Plenary Meeting  (Armagh) Meeting with Minister Michelle O’Neill (Armagh) Minister Varadkar 25/01/12 NSMC Tourism Sectoral Meeting (Armagh) Meeting with Tourism Ireland (Armagh) Minister Varadkar 20/04/12 NSMC...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including footpaths) in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and...

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Am I right in thinking that I can speak on this only as it relates to section 15 of the Act?

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Section 15 relates to the regulatory framework for vehicles such as road trains. I am not clear how the Member’s remarks are relevant to the section.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: It is not for me to tell the Leas-Chathaoirleach how to do his job, but my understanding is that on Committee Stage it is not good practice to raise any issue one likes in the Bill under whatever section one likes. I will, however, do the Member the courtesy of responding. The speed limit review was raised the last time we spoke on Committee Stage of this Bill and on Second Stage, and I...

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I am happy to, but I really do think the Senator is out of order. However, it is a matter for the Leas-Chathaoirleach to implement the Standing Orders.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: First, the speed limit is a limit, not a target, so the fact that somebody is driving below the speed limit is not in itself a problem. People should drive as safely as they need to drive. The speed limit is a limit, not a target. We are not asking people to drive at the speed limit but below it. I am certainly very aware that people driving slowly and slow-moving vehicles can be very...

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I note the Senator's comments. He raised this matter the last time we took Committee Stage of the Bill. I cannot account to the House for Garda operations, as the Garda is controlled by the Garda Commissioner who is accountable to the Minister for Justice and Equality. It is not really for me to answer that question and I do not know enough about the reason there are unmarked cars....

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Recent newspaper reports stated a number of drink-driving cases could not proceed because of difficulties with the MAT, mandatory alcohol testing, checkpoint authorisation system. The media reports suggested that MAT authorisation identified a number of checkpoint locations and, because of this, was considered contrary to the provisions of the legislation. This was not down to the rank of...

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: These provisions only refer to a garda who is on duty. If I am incorrect about that, I will clarify it on Report Stage.

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I join other Members of the House in sympathising with all those who have been adversely affected by the recent weather emergencies and, in particular, the loved ones of those who have lost their lives, including tourists who were visiting the country. I realise only too well the devastation that can be caused to homes, businesses and properties, and the terrible sense of helplessness when...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft Landings (12 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue of airport charges, including landing fees at Shannon Airport, is an operational matter for the Shannon Airport Authority (SAA). As such, this question has been referred directly to the SAA for reply to the Deputy. If a response has not been received within 10 working days, please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (12 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: While I have overall responsibility for policy matters relating to Transport, Tourism and Sport, the agencies and state-owned enterprises (semi-states) themselves are responsible for those functions devolved to them by the Oireachtas through legislation.  North-South bodies such as Tourism Ireland were established pursuant to an international treaty and accountable to the...