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Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was established on 9 March 2011. The numbers of persons employed in my private office and constituency office and the amount paid in respect of salaries to date in 2011 is set out in the following table. Office No Of Persons Employed Salary Cost Private 10 (incl 2 Civilian Drivers) €278,000 Constituency 4 €49,125

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The budget approved by the Department of Finance for ICT expenditure in my Department for 2010 was €17.4 million. The actual ICT expenditure for 2010 was €10.3 million. The proposed ICT budget in my Department for 2011 is €9.9 million. All purchases of ICT equipment, regardless of value, are subject to national guidelines and European procurement regulations. There is a continuous...

Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Departmental submissions to the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure (CRE) are a central part of the overall pre-budget deliberations of the Government. As such, release of these documents could not be considered in advance of Government decisions on the forthcoming Budget. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has already indicated that it is his intention to publish the reports...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The 2011 National Road Grant allocations were announced in January this year. Details of all projects allocated funding can be found in the 2011 National Road Grant Allocations booklet, a copy of which can be obtained from the Dáil Library.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Sep 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 planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Matters relating to the re-opening, or alternatives uses for, unused rail lines are a matter for Iarnród Eireann in the first instance. There are currently no plans to re-open the Mullingar to Athlone rail line. The level of funding available for public transport investment from 2012 to 2016 will be dependent on the outcome of the review of capital expenditure which is being overseen by the...

Written Answers — Tourist Attractions: Tourist Attractions (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The management of inland waterways is a matter for Waterways Ireland, a cross-border body established under the Good Friday Agreement. Matters relating to Waterways Ireland are the responsibility of the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government. In the context of the development of tourism infrastructure, the matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have...

Written Answers — Driver Licensing: Driver Licensing (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The standards to be met by those wishing to receive Certificates of Professional Competence (CPCs) are set out in the European Communities (Vehicle Driver Certificates of Competence) (No. 2) Regulations of 2008. These Regulations constitute the transposition into Irish law of EU requirements. The CPC regime is one of a range of measures which are aimed at ensuring higher standards of safety...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matters referred to by Deputy fall within the day-to-day responsibilities of the Dublin Airport Authority and I have forwarded the question to the Company for direct reply to him. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (14 Sep 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 tourist destination overseas. 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 working days. I would also draw attention to the Visa Waiver...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has responsibility for a number of agencies who carry out regulatory functions. These include: - Railway Safety Commission (RSC); - Commission for Aviation Regulation; - National Transport Authority; - Irish Aviation Authority; and - Fáilte Ireland. With the exception of the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR), the administration expenses of these agencies are...

Written Answers — Professional Fees: Professional Fees (14 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: In 2010, my Department estimates that it spent approximately €3 million in respect of a range of professional services including for example consultancy services, IT contracting, legal services and general premises maintenance etc. A 25% reduction in fees therefore might be expected to generate savings of the order of €750,000. The amount of Exchequer funds paid out in professional fees...

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (15 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The overall State response to severe weather events is led by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. The Review of the Severe Weather Event of 2010 published by that Department sets out a series of recommended measures, including a number for this Department and our agencies. These are all in the process of being actioned. My Department co-ordinates with our agencies...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Issues concerning the payment of Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) are not a matter for my Department and are more appropriate to the Revenue Commissioners.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (15 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, funding is allocated towards the provision of sports facilities at national, regional and local level. It is the primary vehicle for promoting the development of sports and recreational facilities in Ireland. The Programme has transformed the sporting landscape of Ireland with...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: While there is currently no legislation that explicitly bans the sale of second hand or part worn tyres, there is legislation in place governing the condition and standard of tyres. Statutory Instrument No. 5 of 2003 (Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations) sets out the specific requirements with respect to tyre condition and tyre tread depth for vehicles. Specifically,...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as a DART link to Dublin Airport, comes under the remit of the NTA. I...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The level of funding available for public transport investment from 2012 to 2016 will be dependent on the outcome of the review of capital expenditure which is being overseen by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. A major consideration for transport investment over the next five years will be the need to prioritise funding to protect investment made to date and to maintain high...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national road schemes, including the M50, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular, the statutory...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 Sep 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Exchequer subvention paid in respect of Public Service Obligation services to the CIÉ companies for 2009 and 2010 is as follows: 2009 2010 Iarnród Éireann €170.624m €155.137m Bus Éireann € 49.365m € 45.039m Bus Átha Cliath € 83.199m € 75.682m Exchequer subvention paid in respect of Public Service Obligation services to the CIÉ companies for 2009 and 2010 is...