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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (1 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding for the National Governing Bodies of Sport. As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council, I have referred it to the Council for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my...

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

Leo Varadkar: Prior to 2004, the period within which an application could be made to renew a driving licence was only one month before expiry. In that year, this was changed to three months before expiry. I am satisfied that the period of up to three months before the expiry of a driving licence within which people can apply for renewal is adequate and reasonable, and I have no plans to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Bus lanes have been put in place, at some expense to the public, to provide on-street priority for buses.  Their aim is make public transport more attractive by increasing the speed and reliability of bus journeys.  When bus lanes were first introduced, it was agreed to allow taxis to use with-flow bus lanes while in service.  This was a decision based on the fact that taxis...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (6 May 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. With Minister Howlin, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (6 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Section 13(10)(a) of the Roads Act 1993 provides, inter alia,  that any person who, without lawful authority or the consent of a road authority, permits dung or urine from an animal owned by him to be left on a public road such that the dung or urine is a hazard or potential hazard to persons using a public road, or obstructs or interferes with the safe use or maintenance of a public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (6 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: EU and Irish law stipulates that roadworthiness testing of commercial vehicles commences on the 12 month anniversary of first registration, and annually thereafter. The period of validity of a certificate of roadworthiness (CRW) is calculated by reference to the last test due date. In cases where a vehicle is overdue its test by more than one year and is presented for testing, current...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Upgrade (6 May 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 development and implementation of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) comes within the remit of the NTA. My Department also provides funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (6 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) administers the grants programmes and funding for bus stops and accessibility projects. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (6 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010. In addition, section 63 of the DTA Act 2008 extends the Authority’s remit in relation to integrated ticketing to the rest of the State. Noting the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aer Lingus Remuneration (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I can confirm that the State's shareholding in Aer Lingus voted against item 2 on the agenda of the company's AGM last Friday, 2 May. Agenda item 2 was titled "Consideration of the Remuneration Report" and was an advisory, non-binding resolution. The company's performance has improved significantly under Mr Mueller's stewardship and his overall remuneration package is what would...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discounted Travel Schemes (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the transport operators 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: Traffic Management (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The use of bus lanes is provided for in the Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking) Regulations, 1997, as amended.  The primary purpose of providing bus lanes is to facilitate and promote bus based public transport.  The Regulations generally limit the use of bus lanes to buses and to cyclists. As taxis provide on-street immediate public hire services, an exemption...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with the European Communities (Vehicle Testing) Regulations 2004, S.I. 771 of 2004, all commercial vehicles over one year old (including vintage trucks) must complete a roadworthiness test and have a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness if used in a public place. Although there is no exemption for vintage vehicles, such vehicles are tested to the standards that the vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for  policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road schemes which provide for tolling, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007.  Furthermore, the statutory power to levy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport I have no function in relation to the administration of the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS). The resolution of the funding difficulties in the scheme is primarily a matter for the trustees, the members of the scheme, the companies participating in the scheme and the regulator of such pension schemes - the Pensions Authority (formerly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220, 222 and 223 together. The collection and publication of official statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO), which falls under the aegis of the Department of the Taoiseach. The 2013 Tourism and Travel Statistics show that spending in Ireland by overseas visitors (excluding fares) rose by 11.9% to €3.262...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: My Department's support for the tourism sector is channelled through the State tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. The agencies have a range of programmes, many delivered at a national level, to assist in developing and promoting the tourism sector. I have no direct role in relation to the development of tourism in individual regions such as the Inishowen...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I generally have no direct role in relation to individual tourism projects.  This is a matter for the relevant project sponsor in most cases, with support from the board and management of Fáilte Ireland where appropriate.  Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (7 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Oversight of the operation of the local  government system and implementation of policy in that regard, is a matter for my colleague, the Minister of the Environment  Community and Local Government; and I have no role in this matter. However I understand that local service provision in the context of motor tax services is the responsibility of the local authority in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Insurance Regulation (8 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) is a non-profit-making organisation registered in Ireland.  The company was established by the insurance companies following an Agreement between the Government and those companies underwriting motor insurance in Ireland. The MIBI Agreement on the compensation of claims for uninsured driving is a legal agreement between MIBI...