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Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Service Provision (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to patients based on their level of clinical need. An individual's access to orthodontic treatment is determined against a set of clinical guidelines and priority is given to patients with greatest needs. The HSE has been asked to examine the specific query raised by the Deputy and to reply to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy will be aware that, under the provisions of the Health Act, 1970 (as amended), medical cards are provided to persons who are, in the opinion of the Health Service Executive, unable without undue hardship to arrange GP services for themselves and their dependants, having regard to their overall financial situation. Under the legislation, there is no entitlement to a medical card...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (15 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Health Service Executive has been asked to examine this matter and to reply to the Deputy as soon as possible. The Health Service Executive operates the General Medical Services scheme, which includes medical cards and GP visit cards, under the Health Act 1970, as amended. It has established a dedicated contact service for members of the Oireachtas specifically for queries relating to...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Toll Operators (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: No. Largely, the tolls from PPP roads go to the private companies. Because the M50 bridge belongs to the State, the tolls come into the NRA's budget, however it goes to pay back the money that was used to buy the bridge. The previous Government bought the bridge back at considerable expense. It is intended that after the money has been paid back, the tolls could go into capital development.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Toll Operators (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address this issue. I have responsibility for overall policy and funding relating to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the NRA under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Furthermore, the statutory power to levy tolls on...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Toll Operators (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I do not know the answer to all the Deputy's questions. eFlow operates at a certain distance from the NRA, which operates at a certain distance from me and, therefore, I am not fully competent to answer all the questions. However, if the Deputy would like to put them in writing or send them via e-mail, I may be able to give him better answers. He asked about a service level agreement. I...

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

Leo Varadkar: The Road Safety Authority (RSA), which takes responsibility for the negotiation of mutual recognition of driving licences with other jurisdictions, has been engaged for some time with the Canadian provinces with the assistance of the Irish Embassy in Ottawa. It was decided to prioritise negotiations with Ontario due to the large number of Irish living there.  I understand from the RSA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility to secure the provision of public passenger transport services throughout the State.  The NTA also oversees the  capital funding available for  investment in public transport measures in the regional cities and for investment in the Bus Éireann PSO fleet. Noting this, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Wild Atlantic Way was developed specifically for the western seaboard and is already gaining traction in our overseas markets. A similar concept for the south and east is also being developed by Fáilte Ireland to encourage international visitors to explore the area.   I have no direct role in relation to individual tourism projects. The route of the Wild Atlantic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The draft National Aviation Policy for Ireland was published on 21 May 2014 following a public consultation process in 2013. The consultation process covered all elements of aviation policy and the draft National Aviation Policy takes account of the submissions received. On the issue of fifth freedom traffic rights for airlines, the majority of submissions received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Renewals (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no power to intervene 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: Road Projects Status (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As I indicated in my response of 26 June to Parliamentary Question No. 9 and of 15 May to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 22 and 49, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 (such as a bypass at Bonagee) is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (10 Jul 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 assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Appointments to State Boards (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: A list of all State Board appointments can be found on my Departments website at the following link

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Statutory Instruments (10 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The following table lists the statutory instruments I have signed from the 1st of May 2014. S.I. No. 275 of 2014 Sea Pollution (Prevention of Oil Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 S.I. No. 241 of 2014 Merchant Shipping Act 2010 (Section 87) (Commencement) Order 2014 S.I. No. 242 of 2014 European Union (Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) Regulations 2014 (Signed...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Road Projects (9 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to address this issue. As Minister for Transport. I have responsibility for overall funding in regard to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Pharmacy Services (9 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I am responding on behalf of my colleague the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I refer to the current approach underpinning the delivery of community pharmacy services in Ireland. The supply of prescribed medicinal products to eligible persons by community pharmacists is governed by the terms of the 2007 community pharmacy...

State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Fifth Stage (9 Jul 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I thank all Members who contributed to the debate for their kind words and candour as well as for doing the important job of parliamentarians, which is to hold Government to account, point out flaws in Bills and propose improvements to them. I am genuinely grateful for that. The journey with Shannon began some three years ago when the initial decision was taken to separate it from the other...