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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (18 Feb 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: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Feb 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. 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 prioritisation of works to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Establishment (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have created no new agencies. Shannon Airport separated from the Dublin Airport Authority on 31 December 2012. Legislation is being prepared to establish a new commercial State entity, Shannon Group Plc, comprising Shannon Airport Authority and the restructured Shannon Development.  This will have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Vehicle to vehicle technology is a wireless communication protocol between vehicles which exchanges various types of safety related information and is seen by many as an important element in the development of driverless vehicles. While some limited trials have been conducted in the United States, the technology is not yet sufficiently advanced for its general installation to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (18 Feb 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 N21 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I have no direct role in this matter but I understand that an app is being developed by Fáilte Ireland covering the entire Wild Atlantic Way. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland to enable them provide him with further details on their plans. 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 Projects (18 Feb 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. Following the Deputy's previous request to me I did get information on the issue. However, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Feb 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 Projects Status (18 Feb 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 and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Since 1999, various EU directives have set common rules on distance-related tolls and time-based user charges (known as vignettes) for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) for the use of certain road infrastructure. Road charging is an option that is open to any Member State and can contribute to the funding of a country’s road infrastructure, particularly in the context of ensuring that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Promotion (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As I indicated to the Deputy in my reply of 15 January, the current Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services Scheme, which includes the Kerry/Dublin route, ends in November this year. The policy on regional airports post 2014 is currently being developed in my Department. This policy will reflect the recommendations arising out of the recently published IWA Knock Study Group,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Initiatives (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 827 and 844 together. The total number of overseas visits to Ireland grew by 7.2% in 2013. Research by the Gathering project team indicates that 250-275,000 of the additional overseas visitors to Ireland travelled because of The Gathering, and these visitors were worth an estimated €170 million in revenue. My aim is to maintain the positive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: My Department, in conjunction with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, is nearing completion of the State Airports (Shannon Group Bill). I expect to be in a position to secure Government approval to publish the Bill in March with a view to enactment by the summer recess. Subject to enactment of the Bill, it will then be a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Sulky racing, and the use of sulkies on public roads in general, are part of a wider issue of the regulation of the use of animal-drawn vehicles on our roads. As it stands, legislation governing traffic and parking relates primarily to mechanically propelled vehicles. I will examine the issue of animal-drawn vehicles in the context of the next Road Traffic Bill which I will introduce this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (18 Feb 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 are not subject to my approval. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland 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: Private Bus Operators (18 Feb 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: Traffic Management (18 Feb 2014)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to the re-opening of railway lines, such as the line between Mullingar and Athlone, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. CIE is in a difficult financial position and is dependent on continued bank funding. It...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The planning, design and implementation of individual national 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 assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first instance for the NRA in accordance with Section 19 of the Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (18 Feb 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.