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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The driver theory test is provided by an outside contractor on behalf of the Road Safety Authority.  It is my understanding that people who have special needs can contact the Driver Theory Service in advance of their tests, and arrangements can be made to accommodate them.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Involvement Scheme (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department launched a pilot Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) earlier this year for works on regional and local roads.  The scheme is aimed at works on local roads which would usually only be considered for funding towards the end of a Council’s road programme after more heavily trafficked routes had been dealt with.  This is a voluntary scheme and is based on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (10 Dec 2013)

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 installation of direction and information...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The capital expenditure budget for my Department is broken down into 5 main programmes. Expenditure on these programmes over the past five years is set out in table following.   The National Roads Authority is responsible for the national roads programme and I have asked the NRA to provide the Deputy with relevant information on the roads programme over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (10 Dec 2013)

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. Noting the above position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of public transport services are operational matters for the relevant transport provider in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), which is the licensing and regulatory body for public transport.  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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The following tabular statements provide details of the number of Penalty Points Issued by Month and Licensing Authority in the period January 2011 - November 2013.  "No Driver Number"  on the statements represent drivers whose recorded details did not match a driving licence number on the National Vehicle and Driver File database e.g. Northern Irish or overseas licences. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail and I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Programme Expenditure (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In the Department's last expenditure report to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, a €14 million underspend was identified against the overall projected capital expenditure for end November.  Projecting capital expenditure across a variety of different capital projects and programmes over the course of a year is not an exact science and is prone to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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. The improvement and maintenance of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Safety Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Yes, my attention has been drawn to the matter. While the issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, I have been in contact with the company in relation to the matter. Iarnród Éireann has indicated that it is in the process of implementing new energy saving fleet utilisation initiatives on its DART...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Charities Regulation (10 Dec 2013)

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.  None of this funding may be applied to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Relations Issues (5 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The arrangements agreed between Aer Lingus and those workers who transferred to TEAM Aer Lingus in 1990 are a matter for the company.   The matter has been the subject of extensive litigation to which the State is not a party. On this basis it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (5 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for securing the provision of public bus transport services, including Public Service Obligation (PSO) services and services under the Rural Transport Programme. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (5 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Departments 2012 Annual Report is published on my Department's website at the following link  

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (5 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (5 Dec 2013)

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.   Noting the above...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank both Deputies for giving me the opportunity to address this issue in the House. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects are matters for the National Roads Authority, NRA, under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I know the road well because I travel to County Kerry a lot because it is a very strong tourism county and part of the Department is located in Killarney. I regularly pass over the bridge in Macroom and have no doubt that the road needs to be built. For the information of Deputies, the cost benefit ratio for the Macroom to Ballyvourney road is +3 and the road to Dunkettle, +5, which, in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Disabled Parking Permits are issued on behalf of my Department by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association, and I have no function in the matter.     However, in the circumstances as outlined by the Deputy, the individual concerned may wish to initiate an appeal through the appeals process that is...