Results 35,121-35,140 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (26 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular I would draw the...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (26 May 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. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. The testing function is carried out by Applus, since January...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (26 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Following a comprehensive review of the costs and benefits of the 2010 pilot Golden Trekker scheme it was decided not to extend the scheme into 2011. While the scheme was a useful once-off initiative and helped to generate publicity for Ireland and the value now available here, the analysis by the agencies involved concluded that an extension of the pilot scheme would not be justified given...

Cork Airport Security (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to discuss this matter. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for formulating policy in the area of aviation security. I also have a statutory function to ensure the monitoring of compliance by airports, airlines and other relevant entities with national and international aviation security requirements. This function is...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The new Traffic Signs Manual was published in January of this year. The Traffic Signs Manual constitutes a direction given to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 in relation to the provision of traffic signs, other than regulatory signs. The Traffic Signs Manual provides details of the traffic signs which may be used on roads in Ireland, including their layout...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As yet, there is still no feasible basis for the introduction of a preliminary roadside test for drugs in Ireland or in Europe. Testing devices are still in the prototype stages, but the Medical Bureau of Road Safety will be keeping abreast of developments in this area. In the interim, section 11 of the 2010 Road Traffic Act, provides for preliminary impairment testing. This provision will...

Written Answers — Road Haulage Licences: Road Haulage Licences (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Road haulage operators that provide services for hire and reward require a licence from my Department, the costs of which are set out in the Table. The licences, valid for 5 years, ensure certain standards related to the access of hauliers to both national and international markets and I have no plans to reduce the fees. National Road Haulage Operator's Licence International Road Haulage...

Written Answers — Trade Missions: Trade Missions (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have not undertaken any trade missions since I was appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in March. However, while I was representing the Government at St. Patrick's Day events in India, I had a number of meetings which were focused on improving trade and tourism links between our countries. I will consider any invitations to participate in trade missions as and when they arise.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Before 1989, the driver licensing system permitted a car and trailer to be driven under the car licence alone. Licence categories were then changed, and separate licence categories henceforth covered car (Category B) and cars and trailers (Categories EB). Those who had the entitlement before 1989 were entitled to keep their old entitlements. When renewing their licences, however, they were...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (24 May 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 advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one 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 within ten working days.

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I understand from the Railway Accident Investigation Unit (RAIU) that the Unit is not at present in a position to indicate a date of publication of the report of its investigation of the LUAS and Dublin Bus crash that occurred on 16 September 2009.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one 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 within ten working days.

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (24 May 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. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. The testing function is carried out by Applus, since January...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (24 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 448 to 450, inclusive, together. The appointment of solicitors to a panel to carry out work on its behalf is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) . I have referred your questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The club in question received an allocation of €60,000 in 2003 and a further allocation of €45,000 in 2004. These grant allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus services is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if there is no reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the greater Dublin area, such as Metro North come under the remit of the NTA. The legislative basis for this is section 11(1)(e) of the DTA Act 2008 "Principal Functions of authority: the principal functions of the authority are to secure the...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (19 May 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 roads, including issues relating to signage, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this, I have...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 May 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 in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the greater Dublin area, such as Kishogue train station, comes under the remit of the NTA. The legislative basis...