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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Dec 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The A5 project was discussed at the North South Ministerial Council Plenary meeting on 18th November 2011. At the plenary meeting, Ministers noted that the provision of further funding by the Irish Government for the A5 road is being deferred. However it was noted that the Irish Government will provide £25m per annum in 2015 and in 2016 towards the project. It was also noted that the...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (15 Dec 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I received the report on Options for the Future Ownership an Operation of Cork and Shannon Airports in the last number of days. I will carefully consider the consultants' analysis and recommendations before bringing proposals to Government in the New Year.

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (15 Dec 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of funding to sports organisations is a matter for the Irish Sports Council. I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (15 Dec 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following tables. Year Consultancy Person Amount 2010 Noel Travers €1,282.50 Year Organisation Amount 2010 Goodbody Corporate Finance Consortium Costs paid by Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) Booz & Co. €738,267.46 Goodbodys €32,438.63 Phoenix Safety €1,781.50 PA Consulting Group €6,413.00 Braemar Howells Ltd...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Dec 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus shelters is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the relevant Local Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (15 Dec 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have set up no new committees, advisory groups or new positions since I took up office.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Dec 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. My Department does not set aside funding in its budget to cover...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1004 and 1005 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to fund primarily from its own resources but supplemented by State road...

Written Answers — Insurance Industry: Insurance Industry (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Motor insurance is provided as a private contract between the supplier and the customer. Individual motor insurance quotations are not a matter in which I would have any direct involvement or responsibility. There is no legal provision to compel an insurance company to reveal the reason a quote was refused. However, I understand that, in practice, where a quote is refused or considered to be...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Driving a mechanically propelled vehicle at dusk, in adverse weather conditions and at night with defective lights is a significant road safety issue. The offence of driving a mechanically propelled vehicle with defective lights has been provided in road traffic legislation dating back to 1963 and is currently dealt with by way of summons to court. A maximum fine of €1,000 and/or three...

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I expect to be in a position to submit the report of the Review Group on the taxi industry to Government for their consideration in the near future. It remains my intention to publish the report following its consideration by the Government.

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Neither the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (or any of its agencies, including Fáilte Ireland) has a function in, or finance available for, the subsidisation or provision of a ferry service for this, or any other route. The provision of such funding is subject to strict EU State Aid rules. Such services must run on a commercial basis. However, where possible, the State tourism...

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with EU regulations, my Department provides subvention to two airlines for the provision of scheduled air services on the Public Service Obligation (PSO) routes between Donegal and Dublin and Kerry and Dublin. The contracts for the provision of these services were awarded following an EU public tendering process. The contracts are for the three year period commencing on 3...

Written Answers — Trans-European Transport Network: Trans-European Transport Network (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The European Commission published its proposals for the so-called "Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF) on 19 October last. The objective of the proposal – from a transport perspective - is to develop a multi-modal transport network for freight and passengers across Europe which is fit for purpose by 2030. The CEF proposal includes an appendix with details of 10 "pre-identified projects"...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Aer Lingus and one in which I have no function.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The current expenditure for regional and local roads will be reduced significantly over the next few years. Cuts of the magnitude proposed necessitated that some very good and worthwhile projects be curtailed. In making adjustments to the regional and local roads budget the primary aim has been, as far as is possible, to protect previous investment in the road network and use the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (11 Jan 2012)

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. Noting the above position, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department administers capital grant payments to Harbour Authorities operating under the Harbours Act 1946 in respect of priority remedial works to protect the fabric of the Harbours and to facilitate their transfer to local control. Kinsale and Baltimore Harbours transferred to Cork County Council on the January 2012. My Department will provide funding for remedial works for a further two...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1019 and 1020 together. Since December, 2009, decisions in relation to increases in public transport fares on subvented services are subject to the approval of the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have requested the NTA to furnish details of fare increases since December 2009 directly to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (11 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1021 and 1022 together. Total operating costs of Dublin Bus increased by 8% in 2010 over the 2006 figure. 2010 is the last year for which the company's Annual Financial Statements are available. The equivalent figure for Bus Éireann was 13%. Both companies have implemented major cost recovery programmes in recent years, including a pay freeze for all...