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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 May 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 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. Noting this I have...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I wish to advise the Deputy, that under the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003, Fáilte Ireland has the devolved function to encourage, promote and support the development and marketing of tourist facilities and services within the State. In this context, Fáilte Ireland operates the Tourism Capital Investment Programme, which provides support for capital investment in tourism...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The licensing of public bus passenger services is the responsiblity of the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have referred the Deputy's Question to the NTA for direct reply. Will he please advise my Office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matters raised are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agency for direct reply. Will he please advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As and from 1st June 2011, all vehicles of ten years of age or over will be required to undergo an annual national car test. This measure was introduced on road safety concerns, on foot of proposals submitted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to my predecessor. The test fee is set in accordance with a contractual agreement between the RSA and the private company that carries out the...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Dormant Accounts funding is the responsiblity of my colleague the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 May 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 construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In addition, the statutory power to...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources and are supplemented by State road grants. However, the initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be funded is also a matter...

Written Answers — Cricket World Cup: Cricket World Cup (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy may be aware that I recently enjoyed the privilege of hosting a reception to honour the Irish Cricket team following their recent success. On that occasion I assured Cricket Ireland that I fully support their efforts and those of the other non-Test countries to persuade the ICC Board to reverse their decision and that my offices are available to assist the associate nations in...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I am responsible for the Transport, Tourism and Sport element of the Programme for Government. I am currently considering how best these aims can be achieved in the current difficult economic climate. In relation to investment, there will be a comprehensive review of spending with a view to developing a new National Development Plan for 2012-2017. This review, which will take place against...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: A decision has yet to be announced regarding the outcome of the Smarter Travel Areas Competition. The future of this Programme is being considered in the context of the available budget for 2011 and the National Recovery Plan. Galway County and City Councils, as well as the local Oireachtas representatives, will be notified of the outcome of the authorities' joint bid in due course. This...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matters raised are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agency for direct reply. Will he please advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Authorised persons may be appointed under Section 49 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 to perform the enforcement functions necessary to support the regulation of the taxi sector. This includes the powers of enforcement officers, in the fulfilment of their functions under the 2003 Act, at any reasonable time to enter the premises or place where any activity connected with the provision of...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus and not one in which I have any role. There are established Industrial Relations procedures in place for dealing with grievances and disciplinary matters and these procedures should be adhered to in all such cases.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 May 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 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. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (3 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: New regulations for eligibility for the Disabled Parking Scheme will come into force on 1 June. The changes to the Scheme arise from a review of the Scheme published by my Department last year. This review was conducted by my Department in consultation with the two organisations which operate the Scheme, the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland and the Irish Wheelchair Association. The...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (21 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. The carrying out of works on these roads, including the roads mentioned, is a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. With regard to damage...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (21 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I am supportive of Dublin Bus's efforts to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness under the Network Direct programme, entailing a redesign of their PSO bus network that is being implemented at present and which is due to be completed by mid 2011. However the details of the programme are a matter for the company itself in conjunction with the NTA under the terms of its PSO contract and...

Written Answers — Driver Licences: Driver Licences (21 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Ireland has mutual driver licensing exchange arrangements with a number of countries, including fellow EU Member States. However, because of the considerable differences in licensing rules, we do not have an exchange arrangement with the USA. A person holding a US driver licence who takes up residence here must meet Irish licence requirements in exactly the same way as an Irish licence...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (21 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one for Tourism Ireland Limited, in the first instance, as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas, working together with Fáilte Ireland where appropriate. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten...