Results 33,421-33,440 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (12 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The eyesight requirements for driving licences are set out in the Road Traffic (Licensing of Learner Drivers) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 537 of 2006), as amended by the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 471 of 2008) and by the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 544 of 2010). Irish law in this regard...
- Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (12 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The NTA are responsible for the licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services. 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 — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (12 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The revised eyesight standards introduced in 2010 were not determined by the Road Safety Authority. They were introduced through the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 544 of 2010) which, in turn, represent the transposition into Irish law of European legislation, and specifically of Council Directives 112 and 113 of 2009. The Directives in...
- Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (12 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Under measures which I introduced last year as part of the Graduated Driver Licensing system, learner drivers in Ireland must now take a course of twelve mandatory lessons before doing the driving test. The requirements are set out in the Road Traffic (Courses of Instruction) (Learner Permit Holders) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 173 of 2011). The Regulations specify in detail the contents of...
- Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (12 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Under measures which I introduced last year as part of the Graduated Driver Licensing system, learner drivers in Ireland must now take a course of twelve mandatory lessons before doing the driving test. The requirements are set out in the Road Traffic (Courses of Instruction) (Learner Permit Holders) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 173 of 2011). The Regulations specify in detail the contents of...
- Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (12 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to QBCs, bus lanes and other traffic management issues come under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in liaison with relevant local authorities and I have no function in such matters. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this...
- Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (12 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The NTA are responsible for the licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services and the pso contract with Bus Eireann for bus services. 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 — Fáilte Ireland: Fáilte Ireland (12 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agency for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply from the agency within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Jun 2012)
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 is capital budget, the assessment...
- Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (7 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Discussions on road safety feature regularly at the Transport Sector of the North-South Ministerial Council and progress continues to be made in relation to cross border road safety issues. The area which has been most successful in terms of co-operation relates to the development of joint road safety advertising campaigns. While each jurisdiction has different road numbering and, in some...
- Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (7 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail and I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (7 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Consideration regarding the use of our public roads by all vulnerable road users, including children, is given when providing for road traffic legislation. In that context, road authorities are empowered by Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, in consultation with the Garda Commissioner and in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, to provide traffic calming measures...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (7 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: I am concerned about the number of pedestrian deaths and, particularly, child pedestrian deaths on our roads. My Department is in regular contact with the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in relation to the possible initiatives that might be taken to improve the situation. The RSA undertakes initiatives regarding all aspects of road safety, including the reduction of child pedestrian deaths and...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Jun 2012)
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 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 is capital budget, the assessment...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Regulation 12 of the Roads Regulations, 1994 (S.I. No. 119 of 1994) specifies the requirements as to public notice and other procedures relating to the temporary closing of roads. I have no proposal to change these regulations at present. However, as a matter of best practice I would expect that rally groups and other bodies who are seeking the temporary closure of public roads would notify...
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for the tourism agencies - Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agencies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies from the agencies within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Maximum weight limits and dimensions of goods vehicles in the European Union (EU) are set at 40 tonnes over 5 axles by EC Directive 96/53/EC and incorporated into Irish law by the Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, S.I. No. 5 of 2003. While Directive 96/53/EC sets maximum limits for vehicles moving between jurisdictions within the EU it does not impose an absolute...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Jun 2012)
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 projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007, in conjunction with the relevant local authorities concerned. In particular, the statutory power to levy tolls...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Jun 2012)
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 assessment and...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The capital allocation for my Department for 2012 is â¬1,245.038 million. The breakdown of the funding between the various programmes and the outturn to date is shown in the table below. I expect that the balance of the funding will be drawn down by year-end. â¬m â¬m 2012 Allocation Expenditure to28 May 2012 A - CIVIL AVIATION A2 Admin â Non pay 0.075 0 A3 Regional Airports...