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Written Answers — Tourism Sector: Tourism Sector (12 Apr 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 — Road Network: Road Network (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 434, 435 and 440 together. 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 (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Dublin Bus operates the Airlink service connecting the Airport with the city centre and also Dublin Bus Sightseeing Tours. These are commercial services and are separate from the Public Service Obligation (PSO) services. They are operated in competition with private operators who provide similar services in the Dublin area. These commercial services, while making a small annual profit, are...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have no function in the matter. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. If no response has been received within ten working days, please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The primary objective of national ports policy is to provide a framework for the provision of port services, which are efficient, effective and adequate for the needs of our trading economy. A Port Policy Review is currently underway. A public consultation took place last year on future ports policy and my Department is considering the submissions received. Encouraging competitive conditions...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I attended the recent launch of the public consultation on a masterplan for the port. Once completed, the masterplan will outline the company's vision for the development of the port over the next 30 years. I very much welcome this initiative being taken by the company and would encourage all stakeholders to engage constructively in the process. It is in line with international best practice...

Written Answers — Airport Charges: Airport Charges (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to commence a review of the regulatory regime for airport charges later this year. At this stage is too early to say when this process will be completed.

Written Answers — Airport Charges: Airport Charges (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The complaint referred to by the Deputy is under investigation by the European Commission. The Commission requested a response from my Department and in reply a submission has been made. In the circumstances, it would be inappropriate to publish this while the matter is still under investigation.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 to 458, inclusive, together. With regard to the PSO air services, my Department has formally applied to the EU Commission to continue the routes linking Donegal and Kerry with Dublin two routes. In line with EU regulations regarding the procurement of PSO air services these new contracts are expected to be in place before year end.I am considering issues...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Following a decision by Government to reappoint Dr. John Lynch as the chairman of CIE for a period of three months from 28 March 2011 to 28 June 2011, I have reappointed him as chairman of the subsidiary companies, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann, for the same period. Since my appointment as Minister I have made no other appointments. The Deputy may be aware that last Friday...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (12 Apr 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 Bodies: Departmental Bodies (12 Apr 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. 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...

Road Traffic Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (13 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: A number of issues have been raised and what I might do, with the permission of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, is address the amendments put down first and then comment on the other issues for which no amendment has been put down. The amendments all are in the name of Deputy Dooley. At the outset, I congratulate him on his recent appointment as spokesperson. I look forward to working with him...

Road Traffic Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (13 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputies for their co-operation in this matter. I look forward to working on the No. 2 Bill and particularly trying out the new process of having a pre-legislative phase so that the Parliament can have an earlier input into legislation. Legislation is sometimes published and it becomes impossible to change. It is so difficult to change that it would be better to have earlier...

Road Traffic Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (13 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Next Tuesday or Wednesday, if possible.

Written Answers — Roads Network: Roads Network (13 Apr 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 these 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 local...

Written Answers — Coast Guard Equipment: Coast Guard Equipment (13 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has been pursuing efforts to develop, enhance and improve Ireland's marine pollution prevention, preparedness and response capability from within existing and available resources and funds. On foot of the programme for Government, there will be a review of the risk posed by international shipping of oil and hazardous substance pollution and an assessment of what steps can be...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (13 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: This project was one of eleven short-listed for stage 2 of the smarter travel areas competition. As a result of changes to economic circumstances and the associated impact on availability of funding, future steps with the competition are currently under review. The local authorities concerned will be notified of the outcome of the review in due course.

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (13 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Dublin Port Company has recently announced the commencement of a public consultation to help develop a master plan for the port's future development. The company's statutory responsibilities under the Harbours Act 1996 include the development of the port, the provision of sufficient port facilities, and the promotion of investment in the port. Once completed, the master plan will outline the...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (14 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 117 together. Since its inception as a Coast Guard Unit in 2004 the Drogheda Unit has used the facilities at Horse Lane, Drogheda. Before that these same facilities were used by the Drogheda Community Rescue Inshore unit, the forerunner of the present Coast Guard Unit. The location provides immediate access to a slipway. However, by direction of the...