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

Leo Varadkar: Tá an t-eolas atá á lorg ag an Teachta Dála le fáil ar an suíomh gréasáin de mo Roinn ag an nasc a leanas  .  Tá costais riartha na Roinne sa bhliain 2013 le fáil i Leabhar na Meastachán.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (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, such as the M17/M18 motorway project, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service 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: The last meeting I had with the CEO and Chairman of Iarnród Éireann was on the 14th January 2014. The following matters were discussed: - General financial position - Industrial relations - Rosslare Port - Revenue protection - Marketing/Sales - DART overcrowding - 2% growth in passenger target for 2014 - Issues relating to car parking - Phoenix Park tunnel - DART...

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

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the national roads programme. The provision of rest and service areas is a statutory matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007. As the provision of rest areas on national roads is a matter for the NRA, I have referred the Deputy’s question concerning...

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (8 Apr 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. The Sandycove to Sutton...

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

Leo Varadkar: One of my priorities for this year is to examine the feasibility of introducing a pay-as-you-go road tax system for HGVs in Ireland.  For this purpose, I have established a cross-Departmental working group, following consultation with my colleague Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.  The group is currently considering the many, wide-ranging...

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

Leo Varadkar: I have no formal function in relation to the resolution of the funding difficulties of the Irish Aviation Superannuation Scheme. This 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. An Expert Panel was appointed on 3 March following consultations between my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (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. The scale of the reductions in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (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, such as the N55 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Statistics (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, including the N4 is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (8 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 not...

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

Leo Varadkar: There are no exemptions in regard to parking, or any other road traffic matters, for hearses under the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations. I have no plans to make any changes in this regard.

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

Leo Varadkar: In 2013, a total of 21,404 passengers were carried on the Donegal/Dublin PSO air service, representing over 63% of the total number of passengers travelling through Donegal Airport. In the same year, a total of 32,768 passengers were carried on the Kerry/Dublin PSO air service representing just over 10.5% of the total number of passengers travelling through Kerry Airport. The...

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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for CIE and the company concerned and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIE 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 Improvement Schemes (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: Road Safety Strategy (8 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: One of the key functions of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the undertaking of road safety research in order to develop measures and recommendations to improve road safety. Accordingly, I have referred the question to the RSA for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply is not received within ten days.

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...