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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (13 Nov 2013)

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: Driving Licence Issues (13 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question, namely the operation of the National Driver Licensing Service, is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's query 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: Driving Licence Issues (13 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority as the National Driver Licensing Authority, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 506 and 534 together. Prior to 1989 there was a single licence category covering cars and the drawing of trailers with cars.  In that year, a change in Regulations was made, so that the drawing of a trailer with a car became a separate category.  People who previously held the single category had the option, when renewing their licences, of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I have forwarded this query 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: Road Safety (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department established a Stakeholder Group to progress a review of speed limits nationally which comprises the Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the National Roads Authority, representatives of local authorities and the National Transport Authority. The Group is putting the final touches to its report and I expect to launch...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 2013)

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: Road Projects (12 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Nov 2013)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The first calls for proposals for transport projects under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2014-2020 are expected to be issued in 2014.  The CEF is the financial mechanism for the funding of projects under the TENs-T regulations.   Consideration is being given by the State Bodies under the aegis of the Department and other bodies to suitable projects that can...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Statutory Instrument 366 of 2008 - Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, which set the maximum height limit of vehicles in Ireland, came into force on the 1st November 2008. Those Regulations granted a five-year derogation to certain classes of vehicles registered, licensed or in use prior to 1st November 2008 in order to allow a reasonable period...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: It is a legal obligation throughout the EU for commercial vehicle owners to have their vehicles tested annually. This interval is not determined by the time the vehicle is or has been in use or by mileage. The testing regime is aimed at detecting any wear and tear, deterioration or alterations that could affect the roadworthiness or safety of a vehicle.  Vehicles which are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council (ISC), I have referred it to the ISC for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.  

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 518 and 527 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 with the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (12 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 4.65m limit was announced in January 2007.  Following representations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Equality Issues (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am aware that the athlete in question has unreservedly withdrawn his comments and publicly apologised. I do not condone racist language whatever the context.   In relation to the constitutions of the National Governing Bodies of Sport, the Irish Sports Council is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. Therefore,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below. My Department's financial database system does not break down between audit and non audit financial services so the figures supplied are for total amounts paid to these companies.   The figures prior to March 2011 do not include tourism and sport as these were functions of a different...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is contained in the table below. The figures prior to March 2011 do not include tourism and sport as these were functions of a different Department up to that point. Local roads only became a function of the Department of Transport in 2008 and hence figures for this area prior to 2008 are not included. Similarly, maritime transport only...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Costs (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Details of all external consultancies, including legal consultancies, engaged by my Department are available on my Department's website: . and are regularly updated.   The figures prior to March 2011 do not include tourism and sport as these were functions of a different Department up to that point. Local roads only became a function of the Department of Transport in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (12 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 524 to 526, inclusive, together. 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. Within its capital budget, the assessment and prioritisation of individual projects is a matter in the first...