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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Bodies Membership (10 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy , in respect of international organisations, agencies and bodies of which Ireland is a member through my Department is set out below. In cases where an Agency under the remit of my Department is a member of an international organisation, agency or body, this is a matter for the agency themselves.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (10 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have been advised by the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of my Department that they expect to issue a draft final report to interested parties by the end of July.  The Regulation provides a period of 28 days for comment following which the comments will be considered and the Final Report issued and published on the AAIU website. As the AAIU is independent in the conduct of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (10 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As outlined in the Explanatory Note to Statutory Instrument  No. 187 of 2013, these Regulations prescribe an alternative design that may be used for traffic sign number RUS 013 (no turn left) and the Second Schedule to the Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 1997 (S.I. No. 181 of 1997) is amended accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Navigation Order (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: If the Head of State or Government from another nation enters or passes through Irish airspace on military or State aircraft,  it is a matter for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  In the case of civilian aircraft it is a matter for my Department.  For such carriage on board civilian aircraft engaged in fuel/technical stops or over-flights, no permission is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy about any proposals the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) may have for relocating the headquarters for Aer Rianta International falls within the operational responsibilities of the DAA and I have referred the question to the company for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have referred the 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: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Other than the Chief Executive Officer, the salary levels of employees of the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), a commercial semi-State body, are a matter for the DAA.  I have no function in such matters.  Therefore, this question has been referred to the DAA for direct reply to the Deputy. If no answer has been received in ten working days, the Deputy should contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The scheduling and time tabling of buses is an operational matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and not one in which my Department has any role.  I have forwarded your question to the company for direct reply and to the NTA for information.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (9 Jul 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), such as Luas Cross City, comes under the remit of the NTA. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Ireland has a bilateral air transport agreement with China since 1998. The agreement provides the legal framework for scheduled air services between the two countries. However, the establishment of such a service is a commercial decision for the airlines.  Enhanced air access to key tourism and business markets such as China has always been a key element of Ireland’s aviation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (9 Jul 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 position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Centres (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question, which is the operation of the driver licensing service, is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I have therefore passed the question to the Authority for direct response.  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: EU Regulations (9 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Enhanced EU roadworthiness proposals published by the Commission in July 2012 proposed the addition of heretofore excluded classes of vehicles such as towed caravans, trailers and motorcycles within the established roadworthiness testing regime. Under the Irish Presidency, amendments to those proposals were agreed by the Land Transport Working Group, and the June 2013 Ministerial...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (9 Jul 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.  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: Archaeological Sites (9 Jul 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 position, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (9 Jul 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Regulations (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This issue does not arise for my Department. While it is the channel of funding for various capital programmes, it does not enter into contractual arrangements with builders in relation to specific projects funded through these programmes. Responsibility for contractual arrangements of this nature is an operational matter for those agencies charged with implementing capital programmes. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Improvements Scheme (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Details of allocations under the Local Improvements Scheme are outlined in the regional and local road allocation booklets available in the Dáil Library. No separate allocation is being provided this year under the Local Improvements Scheme, instead local authorities may use up to 7% of their Discretionary Grant towards works on non-public roads under this scheme should they wish to do...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Properties (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for CIÉ 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: International Bodies Membership (4 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: While my Department is a member of numerous international bodies, it is not responsible for or co-responsible for any such organisations.