Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 348: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is concerned at the number of incidents in which vehicles have collided with Luas trams, in view of the massive disruption to commuters that is caused even if it is a minor collision with no damage; if any drivers have been prosecuted for dangerous driving or any other charge in the context of colliding with a Luas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21746/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Operational matters relating to Luas services are a matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) while the prosecution of drivers for dangerous driving or other traffic offences is a matter in the first instance for the Garda Síochána. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RPA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 349: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Luas trams have complete priority over other road traffic users at traffic lights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21747/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The issue of priority at road junctions is a matter for the relevant local authorities and not one in which I have any role.