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Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (25 Oct 2011)

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 collection and compilation of statistics on penalty points. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (25 Oct 2011)

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 Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this particular question, i.e. the discharge of PRSI reliefs, is the responsibility of the Irish Aviation Authority, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of Transport's total expenditure on ICT in 2010 was €10,408,589. The expenditure of agencies is an operational matter for the agencies concerned. I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (25 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The majority of local authorities submitted their Restoration Programme forms on time. A total of 7 local authorities were late with their submissions and had their access to the grant payment system restricted until all forms were returned. There are no Restoration Programme forms currently outstanding and therefore all restrictions have been lifted.

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Does Deputy Martin expect us to put our negotiating position on the table now?

Written Answers — Clamping Industry: Clamping Industry (20 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to introduce legislation to provide for the regulation of the private clamping industry. Furthermore, I am acutely aware of a range of issues which have been raised by members of the public regarding problems they have encountered with elements of the private clamping industry. I believe that introducing measures to regulate the industry will...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (20 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on 9th March 2011, I have established no State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State Boards or other bodies. Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12th July 2011. Tralee and Fenit Harbour Authority transferred to the control of Kerry County Council and the tenure of the Harbour Commissioners,...

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report and Final Stages. (20 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Before we discuss the specifics of the amendment, I would like to briefly set the context within which the amendment is made. Senators will be aware that road traffic legislation is probably the most challenged in our courts. We must be so vigilant when introducing new legislation. We need to ensure that it can withstand the vigour of legal scrutiny and do the job required. I introduced...

Written Answers — Tourism Revenue: Tourism Revenue (19 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, is the lead agency for the implementation of the Gathering initiative and is also responsible for the development of tourism in the regions. Therefore, 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 — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (19 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The safety of fishing vessels is a very important matter for my Department. One of the key aspects of fishing vessel safety is the competency of the skipper and the crew. It is for this reason that the competency of the skippers of fishing vessels is regulated to protect the fishing vessel itself and also other vessels at sea. Regrettably, there has been a number of collisions involving...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has made it clear to all State Agencies that performance-related bonuses in respect of chief executives are not appropriate and should not be paid in the current economic circumstances. I reiterated this point to the Chairpersons and Chief Executives of the agencies under my aegis when I met them in April of this year. The full details of the Chief Executive Officer's...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (19 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I move amendment No. 1: In page 14, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following: 10.—The Act of 2010 is amended in section 65 by inserting after subsection (3) the following: "(4) For the purposes of section 26 of, and the Second Schedule to, the Principal Act (inserted by this section)— (a) the reference to section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 in— (i) paragraph 4 of the Second...

Written Answers — Marine Salvage: Marine Salvage (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The law of salvage and of finds is triggered when a person salvages or finds a wreck. If a wreck, including cargo and apparel, is salvaged or found within the territorial sea limits (c. 12 nautical miles) it must be made known to the Receiver of Wreck for the district in which it is found, and, if the owner is not known, given into the possession of the Receiver of Wreck. If a wreck is...

Written Answers — Renewable Energy: Renewable Energy (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542 and 562 together. The report referred to by the Deputy provides a very useful overview of the port and shipping services currently available in Ireland to support the development of the offshore energy sector. However, it also highlights that the sector is at an early stage of development and faces considerable challenges. I welcome the proactive...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 543 to 545, inclusive, together. Regrettably, the use of our roads - whether by motorists, cyclists or pedestrians - can never be risk free and the safety of all vulnerable road users is a matter of concern for me. All bicycles used on public roads in Ireland are required to comply with the Road Traffic (Lighting of Vehicles) Regulations, which was most...

Written Answers — Cycling Facilities : Cycling Facilities (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Bus lanes were introduced at the taxpayer's expense to provide on-street priority for public transport. It was, therefore, decided that, besides buses and emergency vehicles, the only road users permitted access should be taxis (as public service vehicles available for on-street hire) and bicyclists (as vulnerable road users). Over the years, my Department has received numerous requests to...

Written Answers — Cycling Facilities : Cycling Facilities (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the 1993 Roads Act (Part 2, Section 13), local authorities have an obligation to maintain public roads. The maintenance of cycle ways and cycle tracks falls within this remit. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has completed work on a comprehensive design manual for the provision of cycle routes which provides a framework for the design and delivery of safe, cycle-friendly...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (18 Oct 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann. 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.