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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Safety (26 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the RPA 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: Driver Licences (26 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Negotiations with the Canadian provinces on mutual recognition of diving licences are being dealt with by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), which has statutory responsibility for driver licensing in Ireland. The RSA informs me that agreement is close to being finalised with Manitoba, Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador.  It was decided at an early stage to prioritise Ontario...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (26 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As I informed the House previously, in 2012 I asked Fáilte Ireland to carry out a scoping study of the development of a Diaspora Centre and the most suitable means by which it could be financed, developed and managed. Last Summer, I received the outcome of the scoping study and following consideration of the appropriate next steps, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Severe Weather Events Response (26 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: When the Government announced on 11th February that it was making up to €70 million available for a programme for repair and remediation works to address storm damage, it noted that, following discussions with the European Commission, the impact of the storms did not meet the threshold conditions for EU Solidarity Fund assistance.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (26 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 each local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (26 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA)  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: Sporting Events (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In November last, the Government considered a Memorandum on the discussions and analysis to date on a potential bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023. While the Memorandum identified a number of challenges, the great potential of the event is also clear and I believe that hosting the Rugby World Cup on a cross-border basis in 2023 would be a great opportunity for Northern Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I understand from the Road Safety Authority, who are the driver licensing authority for the State, that driving licences are printed in Coolmine, Dublin 15 by Credit Card Systems.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Reports (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I received a letter, dated 31 May 2013, from the Chairman of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) indicating that the Board had considered two reports from An Garda Síochána dealing with allegations of irregularities in the operation of the fixed charge notice and penalty points system. The reports referred to were the investigation conducted by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Mergers (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I have no concerns that the merger of the National Roads  Authority (NRA) and the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) will have any impact on the construction of Luas Cross City.   Delivery of the project is governed by specific  oversight and governance arrangements in line with the Public Spending  Code (PSC) requirements for the delivery of capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has entered into a Public Service Obligation Contract with Iarnród Éireann for the provision of rail services.  As the NTA has responsibility for review of or amendments to this contract, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Mergers (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The statutory name of the National Roads Authority will not change following the merger with the Railway Procurement Agency.  However in common with other state agencies, the merged NRA/RPA body will use an operational title which better reflects its expanded functions.  Further discussions will take place with stakeholders on the most suitable operational title.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the roads programme. The implementation of individual national road projects, including the provision of service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  More specifically, Section 54 of the Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of national roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Section 70 of the Roads Act 1993 sets out the responsibility of landowners to take all reasonable steps to ensure that trees, hedges and other vegetation growing on their land are not, or could not become, a danger to people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Land Acquisition (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for CIÉ and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Driver Licences (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The legislation defining different categories of vehicle for driver licensing purposes is set at EU level, and applies in all Member States.   EU legislation therefore defines categories B and B1, as well as all other categories.  However, EU legislation specifies that, if a person obtains a licence for category B, they shall automatically qualify for a licence in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Issues (27 Feb 2014)

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: West-Link Toll Bridge (27 Feb 2014)

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. Furthermore, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The NDLS is structured with a central unit in the RSA and three outsourced contractors.  These are: a card producer for the plastic card licence; a front office to engage with the public; and a back office to process applications.  There were problems with the speed of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As I  stated in my earlier reply to the Deputy, CHC Ireland is contracted to my Department to provide a Search and Rescue helicopter service to the Irish Coast Guard.    Under the terms of the contract, CHC has sole responsibility for employment, certification and licensing of all personnel retained for the purposes of providing the services under the contract. There...