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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1209 and 1210 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), such...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: International Convention, (EU) Regulation  and national legislation provide detailed provisions and obligations with regard to the conduct of investigations and reporting.  In particular; States conducting the investigation shall send a copy of the Final Draft Report to the following parties  inviting their significant and substantiated comments on the report as soon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Sections 4 and 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 set out the different blood-alcohol levels for drivers, along with the equivalent levels in breath and urine. Learner permit holders and drivers holding their first driving licence within 2 years of the date of its issue, along with drivers of public service vehicles, while such vehicles are being used in the course of business and those drivers...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The objective of Government is to ensure a system of public transport throughout the country that is as efficient and as widespread as possible. In relation to the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts for the bus market, this falls under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).  The NTA is currently considering how best publicly subvented bus services will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Details of the regional and local road grant payments made by my Department to county councils over the last number of years are outlined in the regional and local road grant payment booklets which are available in the Dáil Library. With regard to national roads, details of the allocations to each local authority are also available in the Dáil library.  However, details of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The EU Commission is inviting comments on its review of EU state aid rules on the public financing of airports and start-up aid to airlines. It has indicated that the market environment of the aviation industry has changed considerably during the last ten years and the Commission proposal takes account of this evolution and provides guidance on how member States can support airports and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The scheduling and timetabling of services are matters for Bus Éireann, 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 (16 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Matters relating to  train stations, including the installation of ticketing machines, are day-to-day operational issues for Iarnród Eireann in the first instance and I have no function in such matters. Noting this I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (11 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Irish driver licensing law operates within the framework of EU law.  As a result we have reciprocal relationships for exchange of driving licences with other EU Member States.  We also have exchange relationships agreed on a bilateral basis with a number of other jurisdictions.  These are reached only after considerable study and comparison of the two licensing regimes shows...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (11 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to both the company and the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (11 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus 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: Driving Licence Issues (11 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the driver licensing system is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore passed 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: Road Improvement Schemes (11 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The maintainance and upkeep of individual national primary and secondary roads, including the N70, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Contracts (11 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 259 together. The provision, 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...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Public transport fares are matters for the CIE operating companies in conjunction with the NTA. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, as amended by the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009, the NTA is responsible for determining fares in respect of publicly funded bus and rail services and I have no role in this matter. I have received, however, the information from both Irish Rail...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport Fares (10 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I note the Deputy's comments. Nobody disputes that anomalies exist. I agree with him that there is a need for greater equity, but equity in train fares cannot apply only to the DART system. It must take into account the western and northern commuter lines. People travel similar distances to those from Greystones on an inferior service but pay more than them. In many ways, I am making the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the driver licensing system is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and I cannot comment on individual cases. As far as the law is concerned, car drivers in the age range 60 to 67 may apply for a licence which expires at 70.  From 67-69 they may apply for a three-year licence.  In neither case is a medical report required.  The legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Revenue (10 Jul 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: Irish Coast Guard Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy is inquiring about the plans for the proposed new Coast Guard Volunteer Station House in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. At present, the Office of Public Works are finalising the design of the Station House and are engaged in ongoing negotiations with the Local Authority. Should these negotiations be successful I intend to move forward to the build phase in 2014.