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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: A scrappage scheme along the lines of that suggested by the Deputy would be a matter for consideration by the Minister for Finance.   In the meantime, in the interest of road safety, it is important that trailers used on our roads comply with all relevant roadworthiness requirements.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Private Partnerships Cost (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The payment of the traffic guarantee payments are the result of legally binding contracts that the National Roads Authority (NRA) entered into with the relevant Public Private Partnership (PPP) consortia. The Deputy will be aware that as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Costs (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below: Year Amount 2006 €176,954 2007 €46,325 2008 - 2009 - 2010 €31,726 2011 €7,563 2012 - 2013 (to date) -

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has a policy of making the maximum possible financial information available on the and is committed to continuing to update and improve the reports which already have been made available. However, the details requested by the Deputy are not readily accessible by my Department.   In respect of payments relating to Tourism and Sport for the period prior to March...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Data Protection (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).   The RSA informed me of the breach and assured me that no personal financial information was compromised. I understand that the RSA has notified the Data Commissioner of the incident. The RSA is also investigating the incident. As this is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Tourism Ireland as a North South body receives funding from both the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland and from my Department via Fáilte Ireland. The agency's annual Business Plan including its budget is approved by the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC). As the Deputy will be aware, his party colleagues in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (19 Nov 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 of the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007  in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  It is a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Expenditure (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) was established on 1 December 2009.  In accordance with the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008, the functions of the NTA include securing the provision of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). At national level, the NTA has responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger land...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 739 to 741, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Applications (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Driver licensing is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I cannot comment on individual cases.  I have referred the question to the Authority for direct response, and 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: Road Projects (19 Nov 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Erasmus+ 2014-2020 is the new EU Programme for education, training, youth and sport and will for the first time include a specific sport chapter.  The main focus of the sport chapter of the Erasmus+ Programme will be grassroots sports.  The objectives of the sport chapter include promoting voluntary activities in sport, together with social inclusion, equal opportunities and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Driver licensing is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I cannot comment on individual cases.  I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply, and 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: Driving Licence Issues (19 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 746 and 747 together. The situation whereby some people inadvertently lost their entitlement to tow trailers with their cars originated due to a change to driver licensing law in 1989.  Before that date, there was one licence category for driving cars and cars with trailers.  In many cases, this licence also permitted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Nov 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, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Campaigns (14 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for publicity with regard to road safety. Accordingly, I have referred the question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my private office if a reply has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (14 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I hope the difficulties are resolved without damaging industrial action. In that context, I welcome the current talks taking place at the Labour Relations Commission on the matter, and hope that it will be possible for the parties to reach an agreement. However, the State's 25% shareholding in Aer Lingus does not allow it to interfere in the day-to-day commercial operations of the company....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (14 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing regulations provide that all commercial vehicles, including vintage lorries, must be tested when they are over one year old and annually thereafter. Such vehicles must have a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness if used in a public place. Although there is no exemption for older vehicles, such vehicles are tested to the standards that they were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (14 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Statutory Instrument 366 of 2008 - Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 sets the maximum height limit of vehicles in this country at 4.65 metres. Following public consultation undertaken prior to the completion of the Regulations, the intention to introduce a 4.65 metres limit was announced in January 2007. Following representations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax Collection (13 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The records on my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File indicate that the motor tax disc for the vehicle in question expired on 31 October 2013. The vehicle was taxed through the on-line motor tax service on the 22 October 2013 for a period of twelve months, commencing 1 November 2013, and expiring on 31 October...