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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: There are over 5,000 deferred members of the IASS and I am very aware of their concerns in relation to the funding of the scheme. However, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have no function in relation to the administration of the scheme. The resolution of the funding difficulties in the scheme is primarily a matter for the trustees, the members of the scheme, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory 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: Rail Network (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company 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: EU Funding (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Under the "Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-16: Medium Term Exchequer Framework", the next phase of the Western Rail Corridor, from Tuam to Athenry, has been deferred. Therefore, the question of applying for funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB), or any other EU funding programme, does not arise at this time. It should be noted that no EU funding, loan or grant was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: A loan of €150m was recently approved by the EIB in respect of the Luas Cross City line. This is the only light or heavy rail project that is being progressed under the "Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-16: Medium Term Exchequer Framework", the Government's capital investment programme that runs until 2016. As there are no other new eligible light or heavy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Operations (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1249 and 1251 together. None of the vessels of the ferry companies concerned are registered on the Irish flag. The level of payment of wages on ships is a matter for the flag state where the ship is registered and the internal domestic law of that country. Responsibility for pay levels on board Irish flagged ships rests with the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Neither my Department nor I have received any requests by Philanthropy Ireland to meet in 2011, 2012 or 2013. To be helpful to the Deputy, I did meet with the Chairman of the Forum on Philanthropy, Frank Flannery once subsequent to the publication by it of its report. This meeting was at my request as I was interested in the possibilities for securing philanthropic funds for sports and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (25 Mar 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. Traffic management in its area is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: 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 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 Projects (25 Mar 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. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1263, 1275 and 1279 together. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputies' questions 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: Haulage Industry (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I am very aware of the concerns of the Irish haulage industry regarding the introduction of a HGV road user levy by the UK parliament effective from 1 April 2014.  I have expressed the Irish government's concerns on a number of occasions to both the UK and Northern Ireland authorities regarding the impact this levy will have on Republic of Ireland hauliers and businesses.  I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Injuries (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I fully recognise the seriousness of concussion and head injuries in sport and the importance of ensuring the safety of players. Having attended the first ever Brain Injury and Sport European Conference, hosted by Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, in the Aviva Stadium last December, I am aware of the growing concerns around concussion and head injury in sport.  I am also...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: There is currently 1 civil servant engaged on constituency work in my office, on the clerical officer salary scale of €23,177-€37,341 per annum. The costs associated with the provision of office accommodation for the constituency office is not borne by my Department. The expenses associated, such as utilities (oil, gas and electricity) and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (25 Mar 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 relation to 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: Driver Licences (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Irish driver licensing law operates within the framework of EU driver licensing law.  One of the consequences is that the vehicle categories for driving licences are standard across the EU. Driving licences are interchangeable across the EU, so that a person with a driving licence from another Member State who takes up residence here is entitled to exchange their driving licence for an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Tests Waiting Lists (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Driver testing is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in relation to individual cases.  I have therefore forwarded 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 Signage (25 Mar 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 provision of signage, 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: Vehicle Registration Issues (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: A change of ownership notification for the vehicle in question was received in the Donegal Motor Tax Office on 5 March 2014 and a Vehicle Registration Certificate (log book) issued to the address provided from my Department's office in Shannon on 6 March. If the person has not received the document at this stage, he may contact the Shannon office (Tel: 061 365019/365083) who will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (25 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for delivering the National Car Test. Therefore I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.