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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the licensing of public bus passenger services. 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: Road Tolls (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The East Link toll bridge was opened in October 1984. It was built on foot of an agreement between Dublin City Council and NTR and therefore my Department was not a party to the agreement.  Under agreements dated the 16 March 1983 and 24 November 1983, the latter being in consideration for the loss of limited berthage and the disposal of certain lands, Dublin Port Company acquired the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Landing Rights (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Order, 1973 prohibits the carriage of munitions of war by civilian aircraft without a permit granted by the Minister under Section 5 of the Order.  My Department consults the following organisations on all applications: the Irish Aviation Authority on air safety, the Department of Foreign Affairs and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (4 Mar 2014)

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), such as the level crossing at Reilly's Bridge comes under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (4 Mar 2014)

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: National Car Test (4 Mar 2014)

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 the delivery and oversight of the National Car Test (NCT). Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Prior to preparing the necessary legislative amendment for introducing increased national agricultural trailer weight limits operating on Irish roads, the Road Safety Authority undertook detailed technical consultations with stakeholder groups such as the IFA, the National Roads Authority and agricultural trailer manufacturers over a long period of time. The draft Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: All the non-commercial agencies under the remit of my Department have provided confirmation that they are compliant with public sector pay policy and that there are no top-up payments being paid to any staff members.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 Mar 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. More specifically, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the planning and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as proposed extensions to the existing Luas network, comes under the remit of the NTA. The RPA role is to deliver the projects once they are selected. After the merger of the RPA with the NRA,  NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and in this regard funds  the installation of  ticket machines at rail stations. Noting NTA’s responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Authority for an update on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Crime Levels (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The safety and security of passengers and staff including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on the Luas is a matter for the transport operator (Veolia) in conjunction, as appropriate, with the Gardaí. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Railway Procurement Agency, who have contracted Veolia to operate Luas services, for direct reply.  Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 and 531 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Language Issues (5 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Some translation work is carried out by staff of the Department. Where outsourcing is necessary the Department has a list of translators who tender for the work.  Information on this expenditure is available under the following link on the Departments website :

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (5 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA as that agency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (Public Service Contracts) (Commencement) Order 2013, which came into effect on 1st January 2014, the functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to public transport infrastructure have been extended to include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State. Noting this I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Mar 2014)

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), such as the Phoenix Park Tunnel, comes under the remit of the NTA....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (5 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link . The figures for 2013 are currently for the period 1/1/2013-31/10/2013 and are due to be updated shortly to full year figures. All expenditure is made following the rigorous evaluation processes set out in the Public Spending Code to ensure that best value options are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I have no direct role in this matter. These are decisions for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas and are not subject to my approval. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism 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: Dublin Bus Services (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. As I explained in my answer to the Deputy's question on the 18th February, the NTA has proposed a BRT Scheme as an interim solution to the short term demand needs of the Swords/Airport...