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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 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: Driving Test Regulations (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: At present I do not have any proposals to amend the appeals procedure in relation to driving tests.  The current appeals process, involving a hearing in the District Court, is set out in Section 33(5) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.  The legislation refers to an appeal following a decision under Section 33(4) of the Act, which in turn is a decision on granting or refusing a...

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

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1364 and 1365  together.   The scheduling and timetabling of trains are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sex Offenders Treatment Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1366 and 1372  together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Matters relating to the opening of individual railway stations are day-to-day operational issues for Iarnrod Eireann in the first instance and I have no function in such matters. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Statistics (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Disabled parking permits are issued on behalf of my Department by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) and the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA).  Neither I nor my Department have any direct role in this process, and these figures are not available within the Department.  I would advise the Deputy to contact the DDAI and IWA directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the relevant public 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: Departmental Websites (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1369 to 1371, inclusive, together.   As I have previously stated, the decision to purchase the domain name “Ireland.com” to promote the island of Ireland overseas on the web, and an analysis of a business case in this regard are operational matters for Tourism Ireland Limited and its Board. I understand that the...

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

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 4, which I answered on 27 March 2013 and a copy of which follows. The position is unchanged.Dáil Question No: 4 To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to supply the public transport passenger with a more diverse bus service provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. - Timmy Dooley. For...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In January of this year, a centralised National Driver Licensing Service under the Road Safety Authority (RSA) came into effect.  The legislation to give authority over driver licensing to the RSA was passed in 2012. The new licensing system involves three outsourced contracts, managed by a specialist unit based in RSA headquarters in Ballina.  The outsourced elements...

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

Leo Varadkar: While Chapter 6 of my Department’s Traffic Signs Manual (2010) provides that a Road Authority shall, when giving consideration to providing warning signs under section 95 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, consult with the owner of the electrical cables concerned in order to agree the safe height to be displayed on such warning signs, road traffic legislation does not provide for minimum...

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

Leo Varadkar: The re-opening of railway stations is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance, and therefore I have forwarded your Question to the CEO of Iarnród Éireann for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my Office if a reply has not been received within ten days. For the Deputy's information, funding for the re-opening of Killucan and Multyfarnham...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Fares (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The air transport market into and out of Ireland is a highly liberalised and competitive market. I have no role in relation to the setting of air fares by airlines.  However, my Department and its agencies encourage and promote the establishment of new routes and increases in capacity on existing routes. I have no role in relation to the setting of air fares by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall corporate governance of the National Roads Authority (NRA). However, the remuneration of staff in the Authority is a day to day matter for the NRA. Noting this position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a...

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

Leo Varadkar: I would direct the Deputy's attention to the provisions of Section 71 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended, which sets out the statutory position in relation to the sale of goods on a public road.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Events (16 Apr 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: International Summits (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has not had any communication with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the upcoming G8 Summit.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the primary funding source for this event is the Arts Council and the position in relation to this funding has been set out by my colleague the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, in response to PQ 16977/13. In relation to tourism, the provision of funding for festivals and events is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Therefore I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Point System (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The General Scheme of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill, as approved by the Government for formal drafting, is available on my Department's website, where the Deputy will find details of all the proposed measures. The Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to the Government and, subject to any additional legal advice being required, is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The General Scheme of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill, as approved by the Government for formal drafting, is available on my Department's website, where the Deputy will find details of all the proposed measures. The Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to the Government and, subject to any additional legal advice being required, is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Gallantry Award (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: A marine awards committee under the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides for the granting of Marine Gallantry or Meritorious Service Awards. Details can be found on the Department's web site at  http://www.dttas.ie/viewitem.asp?id=13339&lang=ENG amp;loc=2073. It is open to any individual, agency, organisation or service to make submissions and...