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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national 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, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The amount of funding allocated to County Mayo is contained in the following table. Year Project Funding (€) 2010 Cycle Route Projects 2,325,000 2010 National Cycle Network 620,000 2010 Demo 25,791 2011 Jobs Initiative Round 1 194,300 2011 Jobs Initiative Round 2 110,883 2011 Jobs Initiative Round 3 88,832 2012 Jobs Initiative Smarter Travel Areas 155,000 2012 Active Travel...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (1 Apr 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 (RSA) has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. Therefore I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relating to NCT average waiting to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The processing of driving licence applications is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), through the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS).  There were delays in the early days of the NDLS as a result of a number of issues.  While these have now been largely dealt with, a large backlog had built up, and the NDLS has been engaged in reducing this over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Iarnród Éireann Issues (1 Apr 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: Bus Services (1 Apr 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: Driving Licence Regulations (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: When a licence is lost or stolen, the holder must apply for a replacement using the standard form for a licence application.  No medical certificate is necessary, as the licence in question will be for the same period as the lost or stolen licence, and the NDLS will already have received a medical certificate, if required, for that period, before issuing the original licence. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Action 64 of the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 commits the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to 'research emerging in-road and in-vehicle road safety technologies and make recommendations on their introduction'.  Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), which includes devices that assist drivers comply with speed limits, is being researched by the RSA and this also been identified as a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Data (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service 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: Pilot Training Courses (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The failure of the Pilot Training College Waterford, a privately-owned and operated flight training school, to meet its contractual obligations to its students  was disgraceful and I have every sympathy for the students and their families who suffered considerable losses following the collapse of the college.   Similar difficulties have been  experienced in some...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and  funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I met with an interested party last week in relation to a proposal to introduce electric tuk tuk tours, aimed at the tourist market, to Dublin and the National Transport Authority (NTA) also held a meeting regarding this proposal. The NTA advised the interested party that vehicles of this nature do not meet the requirements of the Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 639 and 642 together. 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) on 1st December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Details of the regional and local road grant payments to County Councils are outlined in the regional and local road grant payment booklets which are available in the Dáil Library.  Details of the 2014 regional and local road grant allocations to each county council are also available in the Dáil library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (1 Apr 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 Fáilte Ireland and are not subject to my approval.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to both Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: My Department's capital vote for 2014 is over €980 million, some of which is being funded from the proceeds of the sale of the National Lottery Licence announced at Budget time.  Decisions around the proceeds from the sale of Bord Gais is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in consultation with his Cabinet colleagues. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The FAI are preparing a bid to host part of the European Soccer Championships in 2020.  The bid must be submitted to UEFA by 25 April 2014 and the outcome will be known by late September.  I fully support the bid.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Mountain Rescue Service (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I wish at the outset to acknowledge the excellent work done by mountain rescue organisations in Ireland. My Department is responsible for administering payment of grants to all the mountain rescue teams in Ireland. These teams, staffed by volunteers,  are called upon to operate in all weather conditions and provide a hugely important service. The grant scheme is managed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (1 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and a response will be provided within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (1 Apr 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...