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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (14 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 375 together. The information requested by the Deputy is in the process of being compiled at present. I will forward the information as soon as possible.

Promissory Notes Arrangement: Motion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak in this important debate. The deal the Government has secured to eliminate the promissory notes and replace them with a long-term bond is a very big step forward in our efforts to restore Ireland's debt sustainability and sustainable growth. It comes a year later than we had hoped, and there are more steps to take in the coming months...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (13 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Driver licensing law in Ireland operates within the overall framework of EU legislation on driver licensing.  The purpose of both EU and Irish law in this regard is ultimately to promote safety on our roads.  Experience is a vital component in good driving, but it is also essential that we have measurable standards against which we can assess the level of knowledge and skills...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (13 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: It is the responsibility of airports (be they State airports or regional airports) to secure routes and negotiate deals with airlines. As such, it is a commercial matter for the airports and airlines themselves and not a matter in which I have any function.  However, Tourism Ireland work closely with airports and airlines on developing new routes to drive demand for air services from key...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (13 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road schemes, including Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007. In addition, the statutory power to levy tolls on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In 2012, I announced that a review of speed limits would be undertaken and, to that end, my Department established a stakeholders group to progress this work. Representatives of the Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, local authorities and the National Transport Authority accepted my invitation to participate in the stakeholders group, which has met...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (13 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is a matter for the bodies under the aegis of my Department. I have asked them to provide the Deputy with the information. If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 workings days please advise my private office.

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: They were reinstated last year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Organisations (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Tennis Ireland is the National Governing Body for the sport of tennis in Ireland. I suggest that the organisers of the national tennis league contact Tennis Ireland if they require information or assistance on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993.  The carrying out of works on these roads is 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (12 Feb 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), funding for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects, such as the development of the Maynooth line, is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Point System (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I signed a Commencement Order on 21st December 2012 to commence Section 53(3) (c) of the Road Traffic Act 2010. That section of the Act places the supply of data on penalty points to the insurance industry on a legal footing. The new measure will give insurance companies reliable and up-to-date information from my Department's National Vehicle Driver File (NVDF) on serious offences which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (12 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. In addition, the statutory power...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Events (12 Feb 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: Departmental Bodies (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Road Safety Authority has been provided with a current budget allocation of €8 million in 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail 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: Tourism Promotion (12 Feb 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: Public Transport (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became the function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010 in accordance with section 58 of the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008. In addition, section 63 of the DTA Act 2008 extends the NTA’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The circumstances that give rise to the issue raised by the Deputy and the responsibility for them are unclear. My office will correspond further with the Deputy when the position has been clarified.