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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the compilation of road fatality statistics. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority 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: Road Network (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 134 and 178 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Responsibility for the provision and maintenance of national roads 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: Road Safety Strategy (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 135 and 166 together. The Road Safety Authority is currently in the process of finalising the next Road Safety Strategy, which will cover an 8 year period from 2013 to 2020.  The aim of the Strategy, like all previous, will be to save lives and prevent injuries by reducing the number and severity of collisions on our roads. Subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Safety (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 151 together. I am committed to the ongoing planning and delivery of an integrated package of maritime safety measures that will enhance safety and promote a culture of high safety standards within all sectors of the maritime community. Our Safety at Sea agenda is constantly being developed in line with developments across the maritime sector in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The application referred to by the Deputy was made under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme. When the 2012 Programme was advertised my Department issued a detailed guide to filling out the application form which set out the Department’s minimum requirements.  This application did not meet these requirements and was deemed invalid and could not be considered for funding. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: At the present time there is no funding available for a new round of the Sports Capital Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Smarter Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 139 and 165 together. I strongly support measures to promote sustainable travel.  In this context I am keen to facilitate both growth in the use of electric cars and the development of car clubs. As the law currently stands, there is no provision for on-street charging points for electric cars, and no provision for car clubs.  Last December the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Obligation Services (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 144 and 167 together. These questions relate to the structure of the public service (PSO) bus market. In respect of the future provision of bus services the Programme for Government contains a commitment “to establish a Cabinet Sub-Committee on Infrastructure to explore the benefits to the public transport passenger of a more diverse bus service...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Human Rights Issues (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This question refers to a recent report by the Open Society Justice Initiative on alleged extraordinary rendition. I am aware of the report which relates primarily to alleged human rights infringements. Policy responsibility for human rights is a matter for my colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore. Matter relating to the investigation of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (19 Feb 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 have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under section 84 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961 inserted by section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, the function of allocating road kerb space to taxi ranks is a reserved function of the elected members of the relevant local authorities in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána. Dublin City Council is responsible for the making of bye-laws in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Waste Management Issues (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Responsibility for the 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 in this case Fingal County Council.  On this basis I have no function in the matter of concern to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coillte Teoranta Lands (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 161 together. I am informed by my colleague the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine that further to the Government decision that a concession for the harvesting rights to Coillte’s forests be considered for sale, NewERA have been actively engaging with Coillte, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority  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: Road Traffic Legislation (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The implementation of section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, as amended by section 63 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, is entirely a matter for the Courts Service and the Department of Justice and Equality.  My officials continue to engage with their counterparts in that Department with a view to identifying whether or not any further amendments are required to the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This Question relates to progress on the A5 road scheme. At the NSMC Plenary meeting on 8th November 2011 Ministers noted that the provision of further funding by the Irish Government for the A5 road was being deferred but that the Irish Government will provide £25m per annum in 2015 and 2016 towards the project.  The Irish Government indicated that it remains committed to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Strategy (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The over-arching goal of a national aviation policy as outlined in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2011-2014 is to ensure that it supports Ireland's economic and social goals in a safe, competitive, cost-effective and sustainable manner and ensures maximum connectivity between Ireland and the rest of the world. Given the critical importance of the aviation sector to the economy, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Monuments (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I am advised by Fáilte Ireland that it has engaged specialist expertise to carry out a study on an Independence Trail. The study will include route planning, content development, and trail design. The Moore Street site will be a key element examined by the study. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The application referred to by the Deputy was made under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme. When the 2012 Programme was advertised my Department issued a detailed guide to filling out the application form which set out the Department’s minimum requirements.  This application did not meet these requirements and was deemed invalid and could not be considered for funding. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Feb 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. ...