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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (17 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: It is a legal obligation throughout the EU for commercial vehicles owners to have their vehicles tested annually. Historically, Irish Road Traffic legislation made it an offence to use a commercial vehicle in a public place without a Certificate of Roadworthiness (CRW). Under the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 a person guilty of such an offence is...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am glad to have the opportunity to talk about the budget and how it affects the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. As Deputies will be aware, my Department has a budget of €1.188 billion, which was due to be reduced by approximately €76 million. My Vote has been reduced by that amount, but as a result of the additional funds provided to my Department as part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (16 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Sections 4.5.8 and 4.5.9 of my Department's 2010 Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) detail the current Speed Camera symbols in use. While symbol F 40 is used to indicate the presence of a speed camera or such cameras along a road, there is presently no Speed Camera symbol within the TSM which displays the speed limit applying in a particular area. To so do so may imply a target, rather than...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (16 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 together.  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) comes under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (16 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The collection of statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO).  The CSO does not, however, provide a regional breakdown of statistics in their monthly 'Overseas Travel' publication. I am aware that Fáilte Ireland provides an estimated regional breakdown of overseas visits on an annual basis, based on research of its own as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (16 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has published 7 bills and 6 regulatory impact assessments since March 2011.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the driver testing service is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I have referred the question to them for direct answer.  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: Road Safety Issues (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 445 and 446 together. It is long-standing Government policy to recommend and promote the wearing of safety helmets by cyclists in general.  However, opinion is divided internationally on whether the wearing of helmets is best achieved through statutory requirements or through other strategies.  Making helmets compulsory would raise a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Safety Issues (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann 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: Roadworthiness Testing (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The reforms brought about by the Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (CVR) Programme in delivering an enhanced testing system for Road Transport Operators as well as the establishment of a Road Safety levy to help create a safer road network have necessitated an increase in test fees for commercial vehicles.  This increase also reflects the cost to the RSA of implementing the enhanced...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services Provision (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department, through the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO), can support and assist those wishing to establish new shipping services by providing them with expert market intelligence and analysis. The Irish market currently offers a diverse range of viable maritime links in and out of the State.  All ferry companies servicing those routes are private commercial companies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (15 Oct 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 Projects Status (15 Oct 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: Taxi Regulations (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453 and 463 together. The responsibility for taxi ranks is a matter for Local Authorities. Upon enactment, section 25 of the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 will replace and restate Section 84 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 concerning the making of bye-laws by Local Authorities with regard to stands for taxis. Funding for taxi ranks may be awarded by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (15 Oct 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 from this additional funding is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Oct 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. Noting the above position, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the national roads programme. The 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Coast Guard search and rescue helicopters were tasked to 470 incidents in 2010, 553 incidents in 2011 and 532 incidents in 2012. As at the end of September this year, the number of taskings was 637. None of these taskings were deemed to be a hoax.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance (15 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding for the national roads programme. The 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. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the...