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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred this 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: Local Improvements Scheme (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Local Improvements Scheme provided 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 in January 2013, the local improvement scheme was reinstated but with no separate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Register of Electors Issues (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: On the basis of representations made to me and to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), it appears that there is a view among the public that the current driver licence application form is already confusing and over extensive. Apart from normal information regarding driver issues, the form also provides for matters such as the organ donation wishes of the applicant.   The RSA is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 and 173 together.I propose to take Questions No 172 and No 173 together.  The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the relevant Annual Reports of the Road Safety Authority.  The Annual Reports are available on the RSA website and have also been lodged in the Oireachtas library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (4 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with EU Directive 2009/40/EC, the minimum requirement for roadworthiness testing of passenger cars is that a roadworthiness test is undertaken when a vehicle is four years old and every two years thereafter from the date of first registration of the vehicle.  Additionally, Ireland requires that vehicles in excess of ten years old be tested annually....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (4 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 development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the matter of bus stop improvement, comes under the remit of the NTA....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 462 to 464, inclusive, together. In July 2010, my Department contacted the supplier of a particular type of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, known as an EPIRB, seeking information on false alerts and potential battery failure because of concerns arising from possible tampering or improper battery replacement by vessel owners.  In the ensuing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Department does not pay any membership fees on behalf of its officials for sports club or indeed any club membership.    The Department, however does pay membership fees for some staff for membership of professional bodies associated with their duties.  Some examples of these bodies are: - Engineers Ireland; - Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors; -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Department provides funding for staff members undertaking third level studies under the Third Level Refund of Fees Scheme. The funding is dependent on the applicant making a case that the course in question is relevant to their work and their professional development.  Refunds are made on the basis of applicants achieving success in course exams.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The General Scheme or ‘Heads’ of a Bill set out the broad aims and objectives of proposed new legislation in draft form and these are subsequently developed into draft provisions, suitable for publication in a Bill, by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC). Head 37 of the General Scheme of the Shannon Aviation Services and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Inland Waterways Development (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Funding Guide that the Deputy refers to was published following the launch of the 2006 NAIADES Action Programme, a multi-annual programme on the promotion of inland waterways transport.  The Commission has recently decided to update and renew this programme until 2020. Ireland does not have a country profile in the Funding Guide as, in general, Ireland is exempt from EU inland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's questions to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland Funding (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. 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: Tourism Industry Issues (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte 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: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte 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: Roadworthiness Testing (3 Dec 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I received similar correspondence from the same individual and arranged for the Chief Executive Officer of the Road Safety Authority to respond directly to him, which he has done. The arrangements for commercial vehicle testing in the State were comprehensively reviewed in 2007 and the Government decided that the model for delivery of testing by private operators should continue....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 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. Within its capital budget it is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (3 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), including the extension of the Luas network, comes under the...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I extend my thanks to all Deputies who took part in this debate. I am encouraged by the general support for the Bill. Hopefully, it will be enacted and the measures implemented quickly once the legislation has been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas. I reiterate that I am happy to consider some of the issues raised during the course of this debate. Many factors contribute to road...