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Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I fully recognise the value of Galway Airport in terms of the numbers employed directly and indirectly at the Airport and the role it has played in the economic development of the region. However, I do not accept the argument that compares the cost of Exchequer support to the airport with the loss of revenue to the Exchequer in the form of taxation arising from the loss of direct employment...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The maintenance and improvement 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 — Tendering Procedures: Tendering Procedures (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I can confirm that the correspondence referred to has not been received in my office. The Deputy should be aware that the matter concerned relates to the tendering procedures of a local authority in which I have no function or responsibility.

Written Answers — Traffic Regulations: Traffic Regulations (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Section 86 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 amends section 9 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 to provide for a 40 kph speed limit for use by road authorities in accordance with guidelines previously issued by me. The section will be commenced as soon as the new 40 kph sign has been prescribed in amending Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations, which are currently being prepared in my Department.

Written Answers — Traffic Regulations: Traffic Regulations (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The current requirements relating to speed limit signs are set out in Section 5.16 of the Traffic Signs Manual 2010, which is available for purchase from the National Roads Authority or which may be downloaded from my Department's website, www.dttas.ie . The Manual constitutes a Ministerial Direction to Road Authorities under Section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as it relates to the...

Written Answers — State Visits: State Visits (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Any costs incurred by the Department's agencies arising from the recent State visits were funded by the agencies from their own budgets and, to date, no additional Exchequer funds have been made available to the NRA or any other departmental agency for that purpose. Moreover, I would draw the Deputy's attention to the significant positive international media coverage that this State received...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I take it that the Deputy is referring to proposals to amend the Eurovignette Directives. The Directives set a common framework to be implemented where Member States apply tolls and time based road use charges on certain motorways for particular heavy goods vehicles (HGVs); and proposals to amend the Directives provide, among other matters, for an optional additional surcharge on tolls...

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Chief Executive Officer of the Dublin Airport Authority is an ex officio member of the board of the Authority. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I appoint the Chairman and other members of the board, under the provisions of Section 13 of the State Airports Act 2004 in accordance with Section 22 of the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998, as amended by paragraph 9...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Analysis of the records on my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) indicate that 103,575 drivers currently hold a learner permit (formerly provisional licence) for more than one year.

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has made it very clear to all State Agencies that performance related bonuses are not appropriate and should not be paid in the current economic circumstances. I reiterated this point to the Chairpersons and Chief Executives of the agencies under my aegis when I met them in April of this year. The full details of each Chief Executive Officer's remuneration is available in the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested is available from the public transport companies concerned. I have referred the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agencies for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Rail Fares: Rail Fares (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Íarnród Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have had meetings with the Secretary General of my Department and members of my Department's Management Board every week since my appointment as Minister. I also have discussions with senior management on a regular basis on a wide range of issues that come under my remit as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is an operational matter for the agencies themselves. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to those agencies listed that are under the aegis of my Department. If the Deputy does not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days, please advise my private office. I would like to bring to the Deputy's attention that the Dublin Transport...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (5 Jul 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 — Public Transport: Public Transport (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Operational matters relating to Luas services are a matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA). 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.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród 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 — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: There are no Secretary Generals sitting on any agency boards under the aegis of my Department.

State Airports (6 Jul 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The question relates to practical assistance for Galway and Sligo airports. As I announced on 7 June, the Government has agreed to provide practical assistance in the form of additional funding to Galway and Sligo airports in 2011, along with the other four airports at Donegal, Ireland West at Knock, Kerry and Waterford. This involves providing an additional €5.9 million on top of the...