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Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: First, the speed limit is a limit, not a target, so the fact that somebody is driving below the speed limit is not in itself a problem. People should drive as safely as they need to drive. The speed limit is a limit, not a target. We are not asking people to drive at the speed limit but below it. I am certainly very aware that people driving slowly and slow-moving vehicles can be very...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Issues (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issues raised are matters for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the RPA 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: Road Improvement Schemes (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Local Improvements Scheme has not been discontinued, instead the scheme has been 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Data (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 658 and 670 together. The information requested by the deputies is available on my Department's website at the following link    and is regularly updated. Currently it covers the period to end October 2013.  An update is in process and will be published within 2-3 weeks.  With regard to the agencies, this is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (11 Feb 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 and are supplemented by State road grants.  However, the initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be funded is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport providers 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: Public Transport Issues (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company and the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (11 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Grants (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Government is incentivising the purchase of more energy efficient private cars through the motor tax and VRT systems. Specifically in relation to encouraging people to switch to more sustainable energy sources for private car users, my Department and the Department of Energy, Communications and Natural Resources (as lead Department) are actively promoting electric cars and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: No.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 665 to 668, inclusive, and 672 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry, including enforcement and vehicle standards, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 was designed to address the problem of penalty points which could not be associated with a driver licence record.  On reflection, it was considered that the provision as passed required redrafting in order to make it practical. The section, therefore, could not be commenced in full.  For this reason, the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013, which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Social Media Policy (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: My Department monitors issues of relevance to the Department and agencies through its Press Office on a daily basis. This includes television and radio broadcasting, print media, and various types of online media.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (11 Feb 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: Driver Licences (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  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: Driver Licence Renewals (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). My Department has no role in the processing of driver licence applications.   There have been some problems with the speed of processing applications in the NDLS since the new system came on stream last October.  I met the acting CEO of the RSA to discuss the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority and the relevant transport provider 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: Dublin Bus Services (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the transport providers 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: Air Services Provision (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: 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, which are being incorporated into the draft National Aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (11 Feb 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The information sought is set out in the following table. Date Event Minister 21/10/11 NSMC Transport Sectoral Meeting (Armagh) Minister Varadkar 18/11/11 NSMC Plenary Meeting  (Armagh) Meeting with Minister Michelle O’Neill (Armagh) Minister Varadkar 25/01/12 NSMC Tourism Sectoral Meeting (Armagh) Meeting with Tourism Ireland (Armagh) Minister Varadkar 20/04/12 NSMC...