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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Integrated Ticketing (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Integrated Ticketing Leap Card system became a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010 in accordance with section 58 of the DTA Act 2008. In the light of this it was agreed between the NTA and the Project Board that the Board would stand down at the end of 2011.  The Integrated Ticketing Leap Card system became a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (2 May 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 contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions Expenditure (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The figures in Table 1 are inclusive of 6 lump sums paid to officers who retired under the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement and who reached age 60 between March 2011 and March 2013.  Under this retirement scheme the 90% outstanding lump sum is payable at age 60.   The figures in Table 1 are inclusive of 6 lump sums paid to officers who retired under the Incentivised Scheme of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: 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.  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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Expenditure (1 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: CIÉ has not breached any of its loan covenants in the course of 2013.  CIÉ is currently in the process of renewing its banking facilities, at an increased level and on a long term basis, and I understand that this process is progressing well.  I recently consented to the extension of the current facilities, with the approval of the Minister for Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: 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.  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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (1 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The enforcement of any traffic restrictions is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Details of funding provided in 2012 for regional and local roads are outlined in the payments booklet entitled 2012 Regional and Local Road Grant Payments which is available in the Dáil library.  Details in relation to funding provided to Louth County Council in 2012 for national roads is available from the National Roads Authority (NRA). Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department’s role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  It is not involved in the administration of tourism-related funding programmes or in support to specific tourism sectors, which are the responsibility of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596 to 601, inclusive, together.  As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for  policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road schemes which provide for tolling, is a matter for the National Roads Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Section 38 or the Road Traffic Act 1994 empowers such authorities, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, to provide such traffic calming measures as they consider desirable in respect of public roads in their charge. Section 38 or the Road Traffic Act 1994 empowers such authorities, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, to provide such traffic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann 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: National Roads Authority Staff (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall corporate governance of the National Roads Authority (NRA). Having regard to the information requested by the Deputy, I have in this instance referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my Private Office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing  a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a diffcult time financially.  €76,423 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Longford Community Resources Ltd, the RTP in Co Longford, from January to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: It is proposed to publish the Secretary General's diary online for a number of months on a trial basis. This initiative will then be reviewed in the light of whether there is any significant level of hits on the relevant page.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Mergers (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Government decided on 12th June 2012 to approve proposals for the merger of the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA).  The General Scheme of a Bill to give legal effect to the merger was approved by Government on 21 February 2013. When the General Scheme was approved, I forwarded it to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: What comprises “taxes, fees and charges” in the context of airline travel is very often misconstrued.  Most elements are not, in fact, taxes imposed by the State; e.g. in the case of travel from Ireland the only tax imposed by the State is the Air Travel Tax which currently applies at the rate of €3 per departing passenger.  Rather, the majority of what are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The management of the Tourist Information Office network is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Therefore I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and 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 Safety Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: EU Directive 2009/40/EC requires cars to undergo a roadworthiness test when they are four years old and every two years thereafter. However, Member States are permitted to test more frequently and an annual NCT for cars ten years and older commenced in Ireland with effect from 1 June 2011. Current EU legislation does not provide for a deferment of the due date for mandatory testing and test...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: There are no such restrictions. People with disabilities may, depending on the nature of their disability, receive a 'code 100' on their licence, which means that they are licensed to drive only in vehicles adapted to suit their disabilities.  An obvious example would be a case where a person is licensed to drive a car only if the car has hands-only controls.  However, 'code 100'...