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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013 is currently proceeding through the Dáil, and is scheduled for Report stage on 15 January.  There are two amendments proposed, one of which I have submitted, to outlaw interference with the odometers of vehicles.  I look forward to the discussion of this issue when Report stage is heard in the Dáil.

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

Leo Varadkar: Last year, I received representations from farming organisations suggesting that many farmers who had a car licence before the 1989 Regulations came into effect, had unintentionally lost their trailer entitlement by not ticking the appropriate box on the form when applying for renewal.  I am assuming that this is the situation to which the question refers.  If so, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Cyclists are expected to comply with relevant legislation in the Road Traffic Acts, in the same way as all other road users. Speeding by a cyclist would be treated as dangerous driving, and is covered under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 (as amended). Section 53 of the 1961 Act (as amended) states that "a person shall not drive a vehicle in a public place in a manner...

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

Leo Varadkar: Genealogy policy is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. However, in relation to the development a Diaspora Centre, which comes under my remit, the  Government’s infrastructure and capital investment framework 2012-16, published in November 2011, includes a commitment to support for a Diaspora centre or museum,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (15 Jan 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: Rail Services (15 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: Public Transport Provision (15 Jan 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...

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

Leo Varadkar: It is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority and the Commission for Aviation Regulation as to why they chose not to make a submission as part of the EU Commission consultation on the aviation insurance regulation no. 785/2004. I have referred the Deputy's question to these agencies for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 925 and 926 together. Fáilte Ireland operates an extensive network of Tourist Information Offices throughout the country.  The day to day management of the offices, opening hours and locations are administrative matters for Fáilte Ireland. In keeping with general public service reforms, Fáilte Ireland is reconfiguring service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Data (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Council for the Blind has supplied visual impaired telephonists to the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport over the last five years mainly on a short term basis to cover for staff on sick leave. The extent to which  the Department has used this service is set out below: - 2009    318 days 2010      28 days...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the traffic calming measures being referred to by the Deputy are associated with the village of Inchabaun, which is a village located on the N21, rather than Templeglantine, which appears to be a townsland not located on a national or regional road. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the...

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

Leo Varadkar: Following a competitive procurement process, the Road Safety Authority awarded a contract for the front-office, customer service element of the National Driver Licensing Service to SGS Ireland Ltd. Neither I nor my Department had any involvement in the tendering process. I have referred your question to the RSA for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (15 Jan 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), including Luas light rail projects, comes within the remit of the NTA. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations Car Park Charges (15 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: Rail Services (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 933 and 965 together. I do not set public transport fares. It is the responsibility of the regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), to adjudicate on applications from the CIE companies and the Railway Procurement Agency for fare increases or changes to fares. I think it is important to point that heavy rail is...

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

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of the Deputy's question is aviation safety and the Irish Aviation Authority has statutory responsibility for regulating safety standards in civil aviation.  Therefore, I am referring the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.   As the Deputy knows,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 Jan 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Initiatives (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Gathering Ireland 2013 aimed primarily to generate additional tourist numbers and revenue in 2013 and the targets in this regard will be exceeded.  However, it also aimed to have a longer-term impact including enhancing community pride and strengthening links with the diaspora.  The Gathering helped to strengthen existing links with Irish communities abroad and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The capital envelope through to 2016 available for the Coast Guard building programme makes provision for work to commence on  three new station houses for Coast Guard Units – one in 2013, 2014 and 2015 respectively. Work on the new Coast Guard station for Doolin  in County Clare commenced in 2013.  Greystones and Westport are next in line. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (15 Jan 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 938 and 960 to 962, inclusive, together. There are no plans to remove or reduce services from Malin Marine Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC). As the Deputies will be well aware, following the completion of the Value for Money reports into the Coast Guard and the Marine Survey Office in 2012, I announced in July 2013, an Action Plan to address concerns raised in...