Results 5,881-5,900 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The issues raised are operational matters for Iarnród Ãireann in the first instance. I should advise the Deputy that any proposals for rail service reductions or line closures require the approval of the National Transport Authority as it is responsible for ensuring best use of Public Service Obligation (PSO) subvention for rail and bus services provided by the CIE group. In this context,...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: A total of â¬10.67m was recently allocated to 33 local authorities for 56 swimming pools for energy updating and enhanced disabled access. No application was received under the initiative for the pool in question.
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: A total of â¬10.67m was recently allocated to 33 local authorities for 56 swimming pools for energy updating and enhanced disabled access. No application was received under the initiative in respect of the pool referred to by the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 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 — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on 9 March 2011, I have not established any State agencies, independent statutory bodies, State Boards or other bodies. A full list of the agencies for which I have responsibility is outlined in my reply to Dáil Question 624 on 25 October 2011. Dundalk Port Company was merged with Dublin Port Company on 12 July 2011. Tralee...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The Programme for Government provides that a number of positions on the Sports Council's governing Board will be made directly electable. This matter is under consideration in my Department at present, and I would welcome any views the Deputy may have on the matter. There are currently no vacancies on the Board of the Irish Sports Council, with the next vacancy due to arise in 2013.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
- Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The submission from the Chairperson of the Shannon Airport Authority, together with the submissions from the Dublin and Cork Airport Authorities, on the question of establishing separate airports under the State Airports Act 2004, were sent to me in confidence. They contain commercially sensitive information and accordingly I do not propose to publish them. It should be noted that I have...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 592 together. The subject matter of these questions is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have referred them to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy is aware, all functions, staff, assets and liabilities (including pension liabilities) of Dundalk Port Company transferred to Dublin Port Company on 7 July 2011. Upon transfer, Dublin Port Company took on responsibility for the Dundalk Port's pension scheme and the pension rights of the members of the scheme.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (8 Nov 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.
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for the bus companies concerned. I have referred the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 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 roads 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 allocation of funding in relation to the...
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I share the disappointment that the Cork to Swansea ferry service has run into difficulties. The market for ferry services in and out of Ireland is well served and is highly competitive. Ferry services must operate on a commercial basis and to do so they must have a sufficient customer base. It is a very dynamic market as demonstrated by the frequent changes in routes and operators. Market...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 600 and 601 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & 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 is capital budget, the assessment and...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to tendering processes for painting and decorating works are day-to-day operational issues for Iarnród Ãireann and I have no function in such matters. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Ãireann for direct reply....
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (8 Nov 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The only Government appointments made to bodies under my remit are to the board of CIÃ. There are no former Government office holders currently appointed to the CIÃ board.