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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU02200 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: Rail Services (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU02400 type: 7 --> The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail, 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: School Transport Provision (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU02800 type: 7 --> I propose to take Questions Nos. 1695 to 1697, inclusive, together. Responsibility for the school transport scheme lies with my colleague, Ciarán Cannon, T.D., Minister for Training and Skills. Both my Secretary General and I have responded to correspondence from a number of parties regarding school transport and, while indicating that my Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU03000 type: 7 --> The scheduling and timetabling of services are matters for Dublin Bus, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), 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: Road Projects Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU03200 type: 7 --> 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...

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

Leo Varadkar: WRUUUU03400 type: 7 --> 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Conventions (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is applicable to international shipping worldwide.  It aims to achieve decent working and living conditions on board ships for all seafarers, regardless of their nationality or the flag of the ship, and to secure fair competition for quality shipowners.  The Convention will enter into...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Directives (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Irish Presidency, Transport Ministers at their meeting on 10 June agreed a General Approach on the proposals from the European Commission to amend the Directive on Marine Equipment (96/98/EC).  The Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament also examined the proposals, with the Committee’s rapporteur on the issue reporting his findings on 29 May...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Innovation Partnerships (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This EU initiative was discussed  by the Intermodal Council Working Party, chaired by an official from my Department, and subsequently by the Committee of Permanent Representatives. The conclusions were adopted by the Environment Council of 21st March 2013. The Council conclusions welcomed this initiative and endorsed the Commission’s proposal to launch the Smart Cities EIP...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the question to the agency for further information and reply, however I understand that Fáilte Ireland has recently written to the Deputy in response to a previous question on this topic.

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 755 and 756 together. I am aware of this measure, and in particular of the HGV Road User Levy Bill.  It is a matter for any State to introduce road use charges if it wishes, and this is an important option in relation to funding of roads infrastructure, which can benefit both national and international users of the roads in question. I have...

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

Leo Varadkar: Under EU legislation we have mutual recognition arrangements for driver licence exchange with our fellow Member States.  The first EU driver licensing Directive was Directive 80/1263.  This and subsequent Directives provide for recognition of EU licences.  The identities of the Member States are a matter of public record, as are the dates of accessions of States...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Information and Communications Technology Issues (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department keeps abreast of technical developments in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and, where appropriate, aims to use these developments to satisfy the needs of both the internal and external customers of the Department.  My Department understands the potential of ICT, and fully embraces suitable technologies to enhance the interaction with external...

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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy, the safety oversight of microlight aircraft operations, is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority, an Agency under the remit of my Department.  I have referred the Deputy's question to them 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 Network (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: At the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council meeting held on the 10th of June 2013 a common approach was reached on the proposal for a Directive on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union. The main element of the proposed Directive, as agreed, is a revised process for the placing on the market and the placing in service...

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

Leo Varadkar: In December 2012 the Commission published a new proposal on occurrence reporting. The aim of the proposal is to contribute to the reduction of the number of aircraft accidents and related fatalities, using civil aviation occurrences for correcting safety deficiencies and prevent them from reoccurring. Extensive discussions on this dossier were held at the Aviation Working Group of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Satellite Navigation Systems (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Galileo project is a global navigation satellite system currently being built by the EU. Its main aim is to provide a European satellite navigation system upon which European States can rely (free of charge) and independently of other global satellite systems.  It is envisaged that the Galileo system will be fully operational by 2020. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009 the National Transport Authority (NTA) has national responsibility in the areas of passenger bus route licensing and bus and rail services. The NTA is also overseeing the development of the Leap card Integrated Ticketing System which was launched in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) on 12th December 2011. I have therefore referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Procurement Agency (18 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) 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: Railway Stations Car Park Charges (18 Jul 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.