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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (4 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 level crossing at Reilly's Bridge comes under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (4 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: National Car Test (4 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 the delivery and oversight of the National Car Test (NCT). Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten...

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

Leo Varadkar: Prior to preparing the necessary legislative amendment for introducing increased national agricultural trailer weight limits operating on Irish roads, the Road Safety Authority undertook detailed technical consultations with stakeholder groups such as the IFA, the National Roads Authority and agricultural trailer manufacturers over a long period of time. The draft Regulations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Staff Remuneration (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: All the non-commercial agencies under the remit of my Department have provided confirmation that they are compliant with public sector pay policy and that there are no top-up payments being paid to any staff members.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (4 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. More specifically, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (4 Mar 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the planning and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as proposed extensions to the existing Luas network, comes under the remit of the NTA. The RPA role is to deliver the projects once they are selected. After the merger of the RPA with the NRA,  NTA...

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

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and in this regard funds  the installation of  ticket machines at rail stations. Noting NTA’s responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Authority for an update on...

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

Leo Varadkar: The safety and security of passengers and staff including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on the Luas is a matter for the transport operator (Veolia) in conjunction, as appropriate, with the Gardaí. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Railway Procurement Agency, who have contracted Veolia to operate Luas services, for direct reply.  Please...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 530 and 531 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In November last, the Government considered a Memorandum on the discussions and analysis to date on a potential bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023. While the Memorandum identified a number of challenges, the great potential of the event is also clear and I believe that hosting the Rugby World Cup on a cross-border basis in 2023 would be a great opportunity for Northern Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I understand from the Road Safety Authority, who are the driver licensing authority for the State, that driving licences are printed in Coolmine, Dublin 15 by Credit Card Systems.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Reports (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I received a letter, dated 31 May 2013, from the Chairman of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) indicating that the Board had considered two reports from An Garda Síochána dealing with allegations of irregularities in the operation of the fixed charge notice and penalty points system. The reports referred to were the investigation conducted by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Mergers (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I have no concerns that the merger of the National Roads  Authority (NRA) and the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) will have any impact on the construction of Luas Cross City.   Delivery of the project is governed by specific  oversight and governance arrangements in line with the Public Spending  Code (PSC) requirements for the delivery of capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has entered into a Public Service Obligation Contract with Iarnród Éireann for the provision of rail services.  As the NTA has responsibility for review of or amendments to this contract, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Mergers (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The statutory name of the National Roads Authority will not change following the merger with the Railway Procurement Agency.  However in common with other state agencies, the merged NRA/RPA body will use an operational title which better reflects its expanded functions.  Further discussions will take place with stakeholders on the most suitable operational title.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the roads programme. The implementation of individual national road projects, including the provision of service areas, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  More specifically, Section 54 of the Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of national roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Section 70 of the Roads Act 1993 sets out the responsibility of landowners to take all reasonable steps to ensure that trees, hedges and other vegetation growing on their land are not, or could not become, a danger to people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Land Acquisition (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for CIÉ and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Driver Licences (27 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The legislation defining different categories of vehicle for driver licensing purposes is set at EU level, and applies in all Member States.   EU legislation therefore defines categories B and B1, as well as all other categories.  However, EU legislation specifies that, if a person obtains a licence for category B, they shall automatically qualify for a licence in...