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- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Services (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The Department has not proposed the introduction of any new services since the Government decision in July 2012 that new services would be tested for external delivery before approval to provide the service internally would be granted. However, there are a number of initiatives underway or in progress in the Department and our agencies for the external delivery of services. These...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of 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. Works on such roads are a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The National Roads Authority...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the roads programme. The implementation of individual national road projects, including maintenance, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The National Roads Authority (NRA) issued a circular earlier this year to all local authorities inviting applications for consideration for supplementary grant funding in 2013 under various headings. All applications are being considered currently and will be assessed having regard to the eligibility criteria, the need to prioritise projects, competing demands from other local...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Dec 2012)
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: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016 Medium Term Exchequer Framework set out a capital allocation for 2012 of €1,231 million for my Department. This was subsequently increased in the Revised Estimate for 2012 to €1,245.038 million. This is the gross capital allocation. The figure of €961 million refers to the net capital allocation...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Under Section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, An Garda Siochana currently have the responsibility, in the first instance, for the placement of bus stops in consultation with the relevant local authority and the transport provider. I have referred the Deputy's question to Bus Eireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of 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. Works on such roads are a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. Circulars, relating to...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Shelters (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The issue of bus stop improvement is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider. I have referred 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: Public Services (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The Department has not proposed the introduction of any new services since the Government decision in July 2012 that new services would be tested for external delivery before approval to provide the service internally would be granted. However, there are a number of initiatives underway or in progress in the Department and our agencies for the external delivery of services. These...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of 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. Works on such roads are a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The National Roads Authority...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the roads programme. The implementation of individual national road projects, including maintenance, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The National Roads Authority (NRA) issued a circular earlier this year to all local authorities inviting applications for consideration for supplementary grant funding in 2013 under various headings. All applications are being considered currently and will be assessed having regard to the eligibility criteria, the need to prioritise projects, competing demands from other local...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Dec 2012)
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: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016 Medium Term Exchequer Framework set out a capital allocation for 2012 of €1,231 million for my Department. This was subsequently increased in the Revised Estimate for 2012 to €1,245.038 million. This is the gross capital allocation. The figure of €961 million refers to the net capital allocation...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Under Section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, An Garda Siochana currently have the responsibility, in the first instance, for the placement of bus stops in consultation with the relevant local authority and the transport provider. I have referred the Deputy's question to Bus Eireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of 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. Works on such roads are a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. Circulars, relating to...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Shelters (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The issue of bus stop improvement is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider. I have referred 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: Public Services (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The Department has not proposed the introduction of any new services since the Government decision in July 2012 that new services would be tested for external delivery before approval to provide the service internally would be granted. However, there are a number of initiatives underway or in progress in the Department and our agencies for the external delivery of services. These...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of 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. Works on such roads are a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The National Roads Authority...