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Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (24 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Under the provisions of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has, as a statutory function, the undertaking of strategic planning of transport in the Greater Dublin Area. Section 12 of that Act requires the NTA to prepare a strategic transport plan for the Greater Dublin Area. I understand that in the preparation of a draft strategic transport...

Written Answers — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (24 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 1st December 2009, the provision of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as LUAS BXD, now comes under the remit of the NTA. You will be aware that arising from their consideration of the railway order application, An Bord Pleanala (APB) wrote to both the RPA and the NTA seeking clarification of...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is a matter for the agencies themselves. Your query will be forwarded to the agencies under the remit of my Department for direct response to you. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Apr 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 and...

Written Answers — Health and Safety Regulations: Health and Safety Regulations (19 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together. I have no responsibility in relation to fire safety checks on new or existing buildings used for sports. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is not involved in the management of sports facilities nor is it the owner of such facilities. Responsibility in this area lies with those who own and operate the sports facilities as...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Historically there has been no statutory regime of professional qualification or certification for driver testers in Ireland. The Road Safety Authority (RSA), as the agency responsible for driver testing, has therefore set its own criteria for assessing the driver testers it hires. However, last year, in line with EU requirements, I signed Regulations which will for the first time provide a...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Driver testing is a function of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to that agency for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As you are aware, the Local Improvements Scheme provided funding for non-public roads and the maintenance and improvement of these roads is in the first instance a matter for the relevant landowner. In view of the current financial circumstances, my Department is not in a position to provide funding under the Local Improvements Scheme in 2012. Given the limited funding available to maintain...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: There is no record of any EU Funding funding through my Department for the purchase of an emergency towing vessel (ETV) over the past 10 years. ETV's are expensive to purchase and maintain and so it is important to pursue enhancements in Ireland's marine pollution prevention, preparedness and response capability from within existing and available resources before we consider any further...

Written Answers — Coast Guard Services: Coast Guard Services (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As previously stated in Parliamentary Question No. 159 of 15 March 2012, funds are not available at this time for the Cleggan upgrade as the Coast Guard station building projects at Killybegs, Doolin and Greystones will take priority. The current site of the Unit and the Cleggan BIM Ice Plant have been deemed unsuitable for development by the Office of Public Works (OPW). A new site will...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 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. The improvement and maintenance of regional...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (18 Apr 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 for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. Where excess heavy goods vehicles are deemed to be an issue then...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 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 for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, public transport services and fares are a matter for the CIÉ operating companies in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, which regulates fares for public service obligation (PSO) services. I have referred the Deputy's question to the National Transport Authority for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The primary purpose of providing bus lanes is to facilitate and promote bus based public transport. The regulations generally limit the use of bus lanes to buses and, in the case of with-flow bus lanes, to cyclists. Having regard to the role of taxis in providing on-street immediate hire services, an exemption is allowed in respect of taxis when they are being used in the course of...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have received no request to meet with members of Athy Town Council. 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 for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Apr 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 roads projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993 - 2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel project was procured by...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (18 Apr 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 upkeep and maintenance of individual national roads 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 referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (18 Apr 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I can advise the Deputy that my Department's Audit Committee, on the 14th of March, adopted the audit report referred to. I can inform the Deputy that it is not possible to release a copy of the report, as any such release might prejudice or impair any potential further investigations of matters arising on foot of the report and might negatively impact on my Department's deliberations in...