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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01100 type: 7 --> Bus Éireann's Annual Report and Accounts for 2012 were published in May and are available on the company's website.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01300 type: 7 --> 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. More specifically,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01500 type: 7 --> The matter raised is an operational one for Fáilte Ireland and accordingly I have referred the question to the agency 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: Low Carbon Roadmap (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01700 type: 7 --> As the Deputy refers, Departments with responsibility for key sectors in the transition to a low-carbon economy have been tasked with the preparation of individual low-carbon roadmaps that will deliver out to 2050. Transport is a key sector in this context and my Department will be required to frame this low-carbon vision and undertake all necessary evaluation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT01900 type: 7 --> The new format of plastic card licence is the standard EU format provided for under EU legislation and it applies to all Member States as of 19 January 2013. Both the EU and Irish legislation in this area are in the public domain. Any further dissemination of information is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have forwarded the question to the RSA for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT02200 type: 7 --> I understand that Mr. Monderman promoted the concept of a 'Shared Space' approach to urban design, a type of approach which has gained increased momentum in Ireland in recent years. The importance of street design in supporting and encouraging sustainable travel patterns in urban areas is recognised in the Smarter Travel policy under the theme of aligning spatial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT02400 type: 7 --> As the Deputy may be aware, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) formally became the national driver licensing authority in January 2013. From November next, the RSA will assume full responsibility for the service and, through contracts with private sector companies, will provide customer interface and processing services. Under the new regime, there will be a target to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT02600 type: 7 --> The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of my Department is subject to the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, Regulation (EU) No. 996/2010 and S.I. 460 of 2009. A core element of theAAIU response to notification of an occurrence is the 24 hour/365 day Inspector-on-Call (IOC) duty roster. After due consideration of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT02900 type: 7 --> 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. Within its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT03100 type: 7 --> The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have referred the Deputy's question to it 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: Vehicle Test Centres (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRTTTT03300 type: 7 --> The subject matter of this question is a matter for the Road Safety Authority and consequently I have referred this question to them 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: Road Projects Expenditure (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU00300 type: 7 --> Cork County Council have been allocated €600,000 towards the Carrigaline Western Relief Road in 2013 with a total of €26,845 drawn down to date. Details of allocations and final payments towards this project over the last number of years are outlined in the regional and local road grant allocation and payment booklets which are available in the Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU00500 type: 7 --> Details of the Community Involvement Scheme as requested by the Deputy are outlined in the table below. Local Authority Allocation Sought 2013 Allocation 2014 Allocation 2013 Funding drawn down Carlow County Council 191,930 191,930 0 0 Cavan County Council 1,039,590 529,750 500,000 0 Clare County Council 574,022 574,022 0 56,807 Cork County Council 674,004...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU00700 type: 7 --> The driver licensing regulations provide that those wishing to drive a car, truck, minibus or bus with a trailer must have an additional licence category besides that required to drive the vehicle itself. These categories are fixed at EU level and are available to consult in the public domain. Specific tests for driving with trailers focus on ability to do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU00900 type: 7 --> It is not possible to provide an estimated figure of the number of cars on the road without an NCT as statistics of this nature are not maintained. The RSA retain records of vehicles that previously underwent the NCT process and the next testing dates but there are no accurate records of vehicles that may no longer be on the roads since last tested.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU01100 type: 7 --> Earlier this year, a study was carried out on behalf of the European Commission into the implementation of Directive 92/6/EEC (as amended by directive 2002/85/EC) on speed limitation devices and relevant effects. This study asked Member States to comment on the effectiveness of the Directive and its possible extension to include light goods vehicles and cars in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU01300 type: 7 --> 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU01500 type: 7 --> 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) on 1st December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the possible development of the Phoenix Park...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Surveys (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU01700 type: 7 --> 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU02000 type: 7 --> While the provision of traffic signs on roads is a matter for the relevant road authority, signs and signage on lands adjacent to roads would be covered under the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended and are therefore a matter for individual Planning Authorities. Any amendments to planning legislation would be a matter for the Department of the Environment,...