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

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. As I explained in my answer to the Deputy's question on the 18th February, the NTA has proposed a BRT Scheme as an interim solution to the short term demand needs of the Swords/Airport...

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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Bus 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 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Copies of booklets detailing the road allocations in respect of regional and local roads for 2014 to each Local Authority, including Kildare County Council, are available from the Dáil Library. In so far as is practical, I have given local authorities increased discretion on their roads budget in 2014. Local authority staff and members are best...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport I have no function in relation to the administration of the 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 Board. The trustees have recently announced that they have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aerfoirt Réigiúnacha (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 279 agus 280 le chéile. Tá tacaíocht Státchiste le haghaidh aerfoirt réigiúnacha ar fáil faoin gClár Aerfoirt Réigiúnacha lena n-áirítear Deontais Caiteachas Caipitil Scéim (CAPEX), an Fóirdheontas Caiteachas Oibríochtúil (OPEX) Scéim agus Scéim le haghaidh...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has full statutory responsibility for driver licensing.  My Department has no role in the direct administration of licensing and no power to intervene in individual cases.  The circumstances envisaged by the Deputy would not come to the attention of my Department. Irish legislation with regard to medical fitness to drive, is governed by EU...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including footpaths) 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 are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The requested details of candidate numbers for the Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Management examinations are shown in the table provided. Candidate Numbers for Road Transport Management CPC Examination by Centre 2012 – 2014 - - - 2012 - - 2013 2014 Examination Centre January June September February June Sept January Galway 13 12 4 20 12 6 10...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 284 and 285 together. The area to which the Deputy refers is a statutory function of the Road Safety Authority (RSA).  Therefore I have forwarded both questions 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 Improvement Schemes (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads (including footpaths) 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 are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (6 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: SIPTU served strike notice on Aer Lingus, DAA, and Shannon Airport Authority on 27 February 2014. This industrial action is scheduled to take place on Friday March 14th 2014 between 5 am and 9 am, which is the busiest time of day on one of the busiest weekends of the year. Following consultations among my Department, the Department of Jobs Enterprise and Innovation, IBEC and...

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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Dublin Bus, 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: Irish Language Issues (5 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Some translation work is carried out by staff of the Department. Where outsourcing is necessary the Department has a list of translators who tender for the work.  Information on this expenditure is available under the following link on the Departments website :

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (5 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011. I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA as that agency...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 (Public Service Contracts) (Commencement) Order 2013, which came into effect on 1st January 2014, the functions of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in relation to public transport infrastructure have been extended to include securing or providing bus stops, bus shelters, bus stations, stands and bus fleets in the State. Noting this I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Mar 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 implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the Phoenix Park Tunnel, comes under the remit of the NTA....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (5 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link . The figures for 2013 are currently for the period 1/1/2013-31/10/2013 and are due to be updated shortly to full year figures. All expenditure is made following the rigorous evaluation processes set out in the Public Spending Code to ensure that best value options are...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I very much welcome this initiative to allow time every year for a discussion of the Government's priorities across each sector. It forms part of the Government's Dáil reform programme which has included a more liberal and accepting attitude to Opposition and backbench amendments, longer hours, more sitting days and Friday sessions to allow backbenchers to bring forward legislation and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Traffic management in its area is a matter for the relevant local authority, in this case Fingal County Council, under the relevant Road Traffic Acts. The enforcement of any traffic restrictions is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In the aftermath of the series of severe storms that hit the country this winter, local authorities have been assessing the damage caused, making estimates for repairs, and restoring what needs to be done immediately. Offaly County Council has copied my Department with details of costs of remedial / repair works up to that date which it submitted in mid-February to the Department of...