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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Photography costs incurred by my Department are on its website at the link below and this information is updated quarterly.  It is the policy of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport that photography costs are kept to a minimum and services are provided in-house by staff.  Where services are contracted, best value is sought and a number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (16 Jan 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. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (16 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in my reply to Dáil Question 418 of the 19th December 2013.  The only update since then is that Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners were amalgamated into Cork Port Company on 1st January 2014. It is not possible to quantify the savings from rationalisation until the detailed arrangements in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (16 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: At Tuesday's Cabinet meeting,  the Government considered a preliminary report on the damage caused to all public infrastructure, including roads and rail with an initial estimate of the cost of the damage.  Local authorities will now prepare a full assessment of the work that needs to be done together with detailed cost estimates.  This will be co-ordinated by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (16 Jan 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: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The funding of Irish Charities is not a function of my Department. However through the Sports Capital Programme, funding is provided to sports, voluntary and community organisations, some of which would have charitable status,  to assist with the provision of sports infrastructure and towards the purchase of sports equipment. My Department also provides grants to some organisations...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: This is a very good Bill. It will help us to achieve further advances in road safety. As Deputies will be aware, we had an increase in the number of road deaths last year for the first time in several years and we are keen to turn that around in the year ahead. I thank those in the Opposition in particular for their co-operation and for continuing the all-party approach when it comes to...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: On Deputy Ellis's question, it makes no difference whether the odometer records miles or kilometres. While odometers in cars purchased in recent years record kilometres, older ones record miles. The term "mileage" is still used in respect of claims for travel expenses even though the distance travelled is recorded in kilometres.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: No, definitely not.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: There is no reference in the amendment to "mileage" or "kilometres". To avoid confusion on that issue, the amendment states only that there should be no interference with an odometer.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I move amendment No. 2:In page 16, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 3 of Principal Act 14. Section 3(1) of the Principal Act is amended in the definition of "public service vehicle" by inserting "or combination of vehicles" after "mechanically propelled vehicle".".These amendments will create new sections 14 and 17. The purpose of the...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Deputy Dooley's question has much to do with the law of unintended consequences. We do not believe that this provision can be used other than for the purpose intended. However, we cannot know that for sure. As a Road Traffic Bill is introduced pretty much every year, if an issue does arise the Bill can be amended. I do not foresee any issues arising but will keep a watchful eye on the...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I move amendment No. 4:In page 18, to delete lines 7 to 9 and substitute the following: “Amendment of section 2 of Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 17. Section 2 of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 is amended in the definition of "bus" by inserting "or combination of vehicles" after "mechanically propelled vehicle".".

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I move amendment No. 5:In page 18, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 29 of Act of 2010 - fixed penalty notice 18. Section 29 of the Act of 2010 is amended—(a) in subsection (11)(e), by deleting "(not being a specified person)", and (b) in subsection (18A) (inserted by section 9 of the Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011), by inserting "or on...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I move amendment No. 6:In page 18, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 38 of Act of 2010 - presumptions 19. Section 38(2) of the Act of 2010 is amended—(a) by inserting "or on behalf of" after "issued by", and (b) by deleting ", until the contrary is shown".".

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I move amendment No. 7:In page 18, to delete lines 12 and 13 and substitute the following: “(a) by substituting for subsection (6) the following:“(6) In proceedings for an offence referred to in subsection (1) it shall be presumed, until the contrary is shown, that—(a) the electronic or other apparatus used for tendering of evidence was provided, maintained and operated...

Order of Business (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: If the Deputy gives me the details I will look at them.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I move amendment No. 1:In page 16, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following: "Interference with odometer of mechanically propelled vehicle14. (1) A person shall not interfere or attempt to interfere with the odometer of a mechanically propelled vehicle. (2) A person who contravenes, or who procures another person to contravene, subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Government decided in May 2011 to centralise the driver licence service, under the Road Safety Authority (RSA), following an examination of the options which found that a centralised system would offer enhanced security and consistency, and be more efficient and cost-effective. The requirement for all EU Member States to introduce a plastic card licence in January 2013 was...