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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority 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 (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Irish Rail 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: Traffic Calming Measures (5 Nov 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 projects outlined by the Deputy being funded under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Appointments (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested is a matter of record with the Standards in Public Office as the body with responsibility for this information.  In accordance with the Guidelines on the Staffing of Ministers' Offices, copies of both of my advisors contracts of employment were laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas and are available for inspection in the Dáil Library.  For...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1266, 1286 and 1296 together. Under the terms of the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) became the national driver licensing authority as of January this year. Also with effect from 19 January, the new plastic card form of driving licence was introduced in all EU Member States. Between 19...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to Minister of State Kelly's reply to the Topical Issue on this matter on Tuesday 22nd October last. The matter of the reduction of the number of carriages has been raised with the Chief Executive of Irish Rail.  In some cases, Irish Rail have already responded and re-introduced larger carriages to accommodate passengers where this has been considered...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commemorative Events (5 Nov 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: Road Signage (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Policy on the provision of tourist and leisure signage on the national primary and secondary road network is a matter for the NRA.  The NRA published their revised 'Policy on the Provision of Tourist & Leisure Signage on National Roads' in 2011 and it is available on the NRA website ().   In light of the above, I have referred the Deputy's question regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Irish Rail 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: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Accessibility improvements to public transport services are being advanced in the context of Transport Access for All , my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005. The Plan, the latest edition of which was approved by the Houses of the Oireachtas in April 2013, sets out a series of policy objectives and targets for accessible public transport across all modes. The Plan...

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

Leo Varadkar: The issue of bus stop improvement is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider and I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Road Projects Status (5 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1275 and 1302 together.  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. The derogation was introduced to allow a five-year period within which vehicles operating at heights in excess of the new limits...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department established a stakeholder group to progress a review of speed limits nationally. The Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the National Roads Authority, representatives of local authorities and the National Transport Authority accepted my invitation to participate in the Working Group. The Group is putting the final touches to its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have noted the comments in the correspondence attached to the Deputy's question. The Government attaches great importance to the continued operation of Dublin Bus, which is so important to so many of our citizens and to the successful operation of the Irish economy.  I have been engaged almost constantly over the past 18 months in dealing with the financial situation in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (5 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The role of Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, is set out in Section 8 of the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003 which provides that a general function of the Authority shall be to encourage, promote and support the recruitment, training, and education and development of persons for the purposes of employment in connection with the tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar:  Tourism Ireland is the agency responsible for promoting the entire island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. It also provides overseas support for the work of Fáilte Ireland in relation to regional, product and niche tourism.  While the agency does not have a role for the specific promotion of Cork or any other area, I have referred the Deputy's Question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Given the status of Cork as the State's second largest city with a large concentration of population and industry, I would welcome trans-Atlantic flights to and from Cork. Currently, many people travelling trans-Atlantic to and from Cork travel through UK or European hubs having to 'back-track'. It would be preferable if they could connect through a US city or fly direct to Cork and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: One of the principal recommendations of National Ports Policy which will require legislative amendments is the proposed transfer of control of the Ports of Regional Significance to local authority control.   In August my Department published a Regulatory Impact Analysis type consultation document regarding these proposed amendments to the Harbours Acts. The consultation period has...