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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: Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (3 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including bridges, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads or bridges are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Services (3 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The online motor tax service operated by my Department on behalf of local authorities avails of merchant services provided through a framework agreement covering agencies across the Public Sector. This was established by the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) following a tender process completed in 2011.  The agreement is for a three year period with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (3 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I have no direct role in relation to individual tourism projects as this is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure (3 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy is aware the Shannon Estuary is one of the finest, natural deep-water resources on the island. Shannon Foynes Port Company is the State commercial port company tasked with the management of shipping within the Estuary and is designated as a Port of National Significance (Tier 1) in National Ports Policy and as a ‘core’ port within the European Union’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Traffic Control Services (3 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The main objective of the EU Single European Sky initiative is to reform the air traffic management system in Europe, currently delivered by approximately 40 separate service providers, including the Irish Aviation Authority.   The European air traffic management system is a complex one with widely varying conditions across a network currently controlling some 9.5 million flights...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (3 Apr 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 together. As an island destination, direct, convenient and competitive access services are critical to achieving tourism growth to Ireland.  The development of our tourism industry is central to the Government's economic recovery programme, and the connectivity that is provided by Irish airlines is very important in...