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Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (21 Sep 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 delivery of the National Car Test (NCT). Noting this, 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 — International Events: International Events (21 Sep 2011)

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 — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: While there is currently no legislation that explicitly bans the sale of second hand or part worn tyres, there is legislation in place governing the condition and standard of tyres. Statutory Instrument No. 5 of 2003 (Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations) sets out the specific requirements with respect to tyre condition and tyre tread depth for vehicles. Specifically,...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as a DART link to Dublin Airport, comes under the remit of the NTA. I...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The level of funding available for public transport investment from 2012 to 2016 will be dependent on the outcome of the review of capital expenditure which is being overseen by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. A major consideration for transport investment over the next five years will be the need to prioritise funding to protect investment made to date and to maintain high...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road schemes, including the M50, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular, the statutory...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Exchequer subvention paid in respect of Public Service Obligation services to the CIÉ companies for 2009 and 2010 is as follows: 2009 2010 Iarnród Éireann €170.624m €155.137m Bus Éireann € 49.365m € 45.039m Bus Átha Cliath € 83.199m € 75.682m Exchequer subvention paid in respect of Public Service Obligation services to the CIÉ companies for 2009 and 2010 is...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 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 — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 2011)

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 national road projects, including the N6 Galway City Outer Bypass, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I am currently considering the appropriate balance to be struck between funding for construction and for planning and design, in the context of the forthcoming National Development Plan, and I will shortly be providing clarity to the various transport agencies in that regard.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road projects, including the M3, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007. In particular, the statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As outlined in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 55 of 6th July 2011, in the context of the March 2007 agreement between the Irish and British Governments on a funding package to support the restored Northern Ireland Executive, the Irish Government made a commitment to provide funding for a roads investment package for Northern Ireland to contribute to the upgrading of the A5 road from...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table. For the sake of clarity I have included details of ex officio and employee directors. I have also indicated when the consent of the Minister for Finance is required for any particular appointment. Members of Boards under the aegis of the Department of transport as at 20 September 2011 Road Transport National Roads Authority ...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 539 to 541, inclusive, together. Collection, analysis and dissemination of statistics in relation to road traffic collisions is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have requested the RSA to respond to the specific aspect of the Deputy's questions. If you have not received a response within ten days, please contact my office.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: To date in 2011, my Department has spent approximately €5,259 on Irish translation fees.

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (15 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The overall State response to severe weather events is led by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. The Review of the Severe Weather Event of 2010 published by that Department sets out a series of recommended measures, including a number for this Department and our agencies. These are all in the process of being actioned. My Department co-ordinates with our agencies...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Issues concerning the payment of Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) are not a matter for my Department and are more appropriate to the Revenue Commissioners.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (15 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, funding is allocated towards the provision of sports facilities at national, regional and local level. It is the primary vehicle for promoting the development of sports and recreational facilities in Ireland. The Programme has transformed the sporting landscape of Ireland with...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1036, 1071 and 1072 together. In my announcements of the 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Sep 2011)

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. Noting the above position, I have referred...