Results 35,401-35,420 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (31 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, including the N2, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
- Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (31 Mar 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 implementation of individual national road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The construction of the Dublin Port Tunnel project...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (31 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I appreciate the Deputy's concerns and while I have a general responsibility for the promotion of improved accessibility across all transport modes, the issue of signage is essentially a matter for Iarnród Ãireann. I have been informed by Iarnród Ãireann that it is currently undertaking a complete modernisation of the signage on trains and this will be completed in 2011. This new signage...
- Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (31 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: My Department is in the final stages of consultation with Kerry Airport on the specifications for a new PSO air service on the Kerry-Dublin air route. Discussions with the EU Commission are also ongoing. The next step in the process is the submission of necessary PSO and tender notifications to the European Commission for approval and publication in the Official Journal of the European...
- Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (29 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249 and 250 together. In relation to the current staffing complement and impending retirements of staff at Marine Rescue Sub Co-ordination Centre (MRSC) Valentia, there are no plans to reduce the current establishment numbers of the Coast Guard's Co-ordination function which are located at Valentia, Malin and Dublin. As regards the installation of Integrated...
- Written Answers — Taxi Hardship Panel: Taxi Hardship Panel (29 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The Taxi Hardship Payments Scheme was established in late 2003 to implement the recommendations of the Report of the Taxi Hardship Panel. The Scheme was formally launched in November 2003 and the final date for receipt of applications was 24 September 2004. The processing and consideration of applications under the Scheme was undertaken independently of my Department by Area Development...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Mar 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 (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Mar 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be funded is also a matter for the...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: India is the second fastest-growing major economy in the world. It has been growing at over 6% for the past 15 years and offers a wide range of opportunities for Irish interests, particularly in relation to trade, industry, education and tourism. If the Irish economy is to return to sustainable annual growth, we need to successfully engage with the BRIC economies. As such, the expansion of...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (29 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: This is a day-to-day operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) under its public service contract with the company. I have no function in the matter. I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be sent to the NTA for a direct response. Please advise my Office if you do not receive a response within ten days.
- Rail Network (24 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I thank Deputy Broughan for giving me the opportunity to deal with the issue this afternoon. As the Deputy is aware Metro North was included in Transport 21 as a key element of an integrated public transport strategy for Dublin. It is the spine of an integrated network connecting the proposed DART underground, existing suburban rail lines, existing and future Luas lines, the proposed metro...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Mar 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be funded is also a matter for the...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (24 Mar 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. The initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be funded is also a matter for the...
- Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (24 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I can confirm that my Department is currently in the final stages of consultation with Kerry Airport on the specifications for a new PSO air service on the Kerry-Dublin/Dublin-Kerry air route. The next step in the process is the submission of the tender notification to the European Commission for publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. On that basis, and allowing for...
- Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (24 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The Commission for Taxi Regulation was subsumed into the NTA with effect from 1 January 2011. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten days.
- Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: In January 2011, my predecessor approved an increase in the driving test fee from â¬75 to â¬85, as well as an increase in the cost of the driving theory test from â¬35.60 to â¬40.60. These increases were on foot of requests made by the Road Safety Authority in the context of budgetary arrangements for the Authority for the year 2011.
- Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (23 Mar 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 driving test. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
- Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I thank Deputies for their positive contributions, their support for the provisions in this Bill and their kind words of congratulations. The main purpose of the Bill is to allow for the early introduction of mandatory preliminary breath testing for drivers who, in the opinion of a garda, have consumed alcohol and drivers who are involved in road traffic collisions where injury is caused to...
- Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: In two weeks time, although I cannot be sure because there are no committees yet.
- Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This is the first legislation introduced by the new Government and indicates our commitment to road safety. Speaking on behalf of the Government, I assure the House of our ongoing commitment to make roads even safer over the course of the next five years. The House will be aware that the first ever recorded fatality as a consequence of a...