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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The maintenance of individual sections of national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  The maintenance of individual sections of national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I set out the principle engagements below. As the Deputy will be aware, St. Patrick's Day is a unique opportunity to promote Ireland abroad. Few, if any, other countries have a national day which is so widely known and celebrated across the entire globe. As a country we should maximise the value we get from such global attention and goodwill. I set out the principle engagements below. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: There is no legislation governing charges such as fuel surcharges; airlines have complete freedom in setting their fares and rates since the air services market was deregulated in the EU in the early 1990s. The question of refunds is a matter of airline policy and the refund policies of individual airlines are generally  set out in the airline's terms and conditions.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have no role in the processing of driver licence applications and no power to intervene in individual cases.  I have no role in the processing of driver licence applications and no power to intervene in individual cases. I have therefore forwarded this query to the RSA, and 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: Public Transport Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus 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: Telecommunications Services Expenditure (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), funding for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects, such as the installation of wi-fi on both buses and trains, is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for allocation to projects and programmes. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This Group, which is chaired by my Department, includes representatives from the local authorities, the Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the National Roads Authority as well as the National Transport Authority.  Much progress has been made and I expect to receive a report from the Group shortly.  I will give careful...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together. The provision of services is a matter for the relevant transport provider in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded 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: Harbour Authorities Appointments (24 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Recruitment of staff is an operational matter for Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company and the company alone is responsible for the advertising and selection process. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities Staff (24 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: No persons are employed within my Department to work on the Diaspora Centre project. The assignment of staff within Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company is an operational matter for the company and one in which I have no function. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (24 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issues raised are a matter for the Department of Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: On 24 July, 2012, the Government decided to provide additional Public Service Obligations (PSO) funding of €36 million to CIE.  Funding for such services is made available through my Department's Vote 31, by way of a payment to the National Transport Authority ( NTA). This was funded in part by a reallocation of funding of €30.8m from the capital expenditure...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The expected monthly spending profiles for this year's allocation are set out in the table below. The expected monthly spending profiles for this year's allocation are set out in the table below. Jan 000 Feb 000 Mar 000 Apr 000 May 000 June 000 July 000 Aug 000 Sept 000 Oct 000 Nov 000 Dec 000 Total 000 14,219 20,012 30,974 57,934 59,850 69,729 72,206 78,774 92,489 83,994 107,920...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Freight Security (24 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Civil aviation security in Ireland is governed by Regulations (EC) Nos. 300/2008 and 185/2010 which have been adopted into Ireland's National Civil Aviation Security Programme. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No. 185/2010 contains a list of items that are prohibited from being carried in the hold of an aircraft. Under EU and national aviation security provisions, there is no prohibition on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The State has contributed £22 million Sterling to date towards the A5 project.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: 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.   Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (23 Apr 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.  The planning, design and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: For the purposes of road traffic legislation 'public place' means any public road, and any street, road or other place to which the public have access with vehicles whether as of right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge.  Road traffic legislation does not extend to the use of mechanically propelled vehicles on private property.  Road traffic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am acutely conscious of the hazards posed by substandard tyres. The Road Traffic Act, 2010 provides for a number of amendments to the Schedule of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, in relation to penalty points, including those for defective or worn tyres. I am planning to commence those provisions shortly in consultation with the relevant stakeholders The Road Traffic Act, 2010 provides for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Apr 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. Within its capital budget, the...