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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The collection, analysis and publication of information on road safety issues, including stopping distances is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred 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: National Roads Authority Projects (8 Apr 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.   Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (8 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: National Roads Authority Remit (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Operation of the CPC testing system is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in individual cases.  I have therefore referred 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: Rail Services (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Matters relating to the re-opening of railway stations, such as at Killucan, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. Likewise, issues relating to public transport links and services to particular towns are a matter for individual transport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issues raised are matters 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: Parliamentary Questions Costs (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The work involved in answering Parliamentary Questions, be they Priority or Ordinary Oral Questions or Written Questions, is a key part of my and my officials' work. Given the range of questions asked by Deputies, the work required will vary greatly from question to question as therefore will the cost.  To provide an estimate of average cost would need a detailed time and resource...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 731 and 732 together. The Deputy will be aware from a series of earlier replies to his representations and Parliamentary Questions, that consideration was given to the resource requirements of all three Coast Guard rescue co-ordination centres following completion of the Value for Money Report into the operation of the Irish Coast Guard in 2012. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (8 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (8 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: Local Improvements Scheme (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Local Improvement Scheme has been reviewed and improved in 2014. This Scheme provides 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 on 24 January 2014, the Local Improvement Scheme was reinstated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA)  has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including Metro, Rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects.   The NTA has proposed a BRT Scheme as an interim solution to the short term demand needs of the Swords/Airport corridor.  BRT would be a fast and efficient form of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (8 Apr 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.   Within its capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  It is important to note that works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  Phase 2 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (8 Apr 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. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Correspondence (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Correspondence must be brought to my attention in order for it to be so deemed.  The question does not define “wrongdoing” and the term could be applied to relatively minor matters which would not be of public concern. The Secretary General of my Department takes responsibility for ensuring that, where correspondence is received relating to wrongdoing of such significance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trans European Transport Network Programme (9 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: A full reply issued to the Deputy on 07 April 2014. The delay in issuing a final reply arose due to the large number of representations I received regarding the new Trans-European Network for Transport (TEN-T) and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Regulations 2014-2020, as well as the suggestion of a “Western Arc”. In view of the strong interests in this matter I wanted to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: HGV Road Tax (9 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I am very aware that the UK HGV road user levy is a cause of considerable concern for Irish HGV operators.  I have had extensive discussions with my UK and Northern Ireland counterparts on the matter and have made representations to the UK authorities to completely exempt certain significant sections of Northern Ireland roads infrastructure from the levy, as it is not possible under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The requirement to take a theory test before getting a learner permit has existed for a long number of years.  In 2011, I introduced the requirement for learner drivers to undertake twelve lessons before sitting a driving test.  These are important measures aimed at improving the quality of driving overall and enhancing driving skills at the earliest stages. The requirement to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (10 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, including motorways, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.   In particular, the...