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Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (12 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 262 together. My Department engages with freight interests for the various modes, including air and rail, through its involvement with the All-Island Freight Forum. The Forum is jointly chaired by my Department and the Northern Ireland Department for Regional Development. One of its primary roles is to draw together the Government side and industry...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 257 and 260 together. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national road projects are a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under sections 17 and 19 the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This includes funding for safety related works on national roads. The selection and prioritisation...

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (12 Jan 2012)

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 implementation of individual national road schemes, including Public Private Partnership schemes, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) in accordance with the Roads Acts 1993-2007. The Infrastructure and Capital Investment Framework...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (12 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have had no specific meetings with my counterparts, as Minister for Tourism, in the EU and the US to discuss enhancing tourist traffic through this country. By its nature, tourism is an area where countries compete to maximise the number of visitors coming from abroad. In this regard, primary responsibility for the overseas promotion of Ireland as a tourist destination rests with Tourism...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (12 Jan 2012)

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 analysis of road collision statistics. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (12 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I recognise the wider economic benefits that continued investment in sport can achieve. The allocation for the Irish Sports Council (ISC) for 2012 is almost €44.5 million. Participation in sport can bring benefits in terms of health and well-being which can in turn produce an economic dividend through reducing costs to the health sector. The funding to the ISC will continue to support...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (12 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with the Programme for Government, I recognise the need to rebalance transport policy to favour public transport. The public transport system will play a critical role in supporting a return to sustainable economic growth, the maintenance of a competitive environment for investment and addressing the challenge of climate change. Despite the reduced sums available for capital and...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (12 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 269 together. 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 (NCT). I have referred the Deputies' questions to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. They should advise my private office if they do not...

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (18 Jan 2012)

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 improvements at individual railway stations are day-to-day operational issues for Iarnród Eireann in the first instance and I have no function in such matters. In the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), funding for Public transport infrastructure...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The question raised is a matter for the project promoter, Waterford City Council. As Fáilte Ireland is providing grant assistance towards this development, it may be in a position to assist with the Deputy's query. Therefore I am referring the matter to Fáilte Ireland for direct response. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsiblity 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 — Light Rail Project: Light Rail Project (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Railway Order application for BXD was submitted to An Bord Pleanala in June 2010 and a decision is awaited. While both the National Transport Authority and the Railway Procurement Agency have made some appropriate preparatory arrangements, key decisions and actions which will determine the construction start must await the outcome of the planning process. Funding is, however, provided...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, the promotion of golf tourism is an operational matter for the tourism agencies. In this context, I am advised that discussions are ongoing between the relevant stakeholders regarding the financial arrangements for the 2012 Irish Open. Any contribution which may be made by the tourism agencies will be provided in return for a defined set of benefits which assist...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (19 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 — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of public service obligation services by the CIÉ companies is subject to contract between the companies and the National Transport Authority (NTA). In 2012 the total Exchequer funding allocated to the NTA in respect of these services is €242.32m. The amount to be allocated to Bus Éireann by the NTA is €36.883m. Notwithstanding the NTA's statutory responsibilities,...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department deals with requests to carry munitions of war or dangerous goods on civilian aircraft under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989. If weapons are being carried on board, the operator is obliged to seek an exemption from the prohibition on their carriage under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War,...

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The number of applications from civilian aircraft to overfly or land in Ireland in 2011 while carrying munitions was 1393. The number of permits issued was 1382. Approximately 86% of these flights landed at Shannon Airport.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department deals with requests to carry munitions of war or dangerous goods on civilian aircraft under the Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989. The majority of these flights land at Shannon Airport. The landing of military aircraft in the State is a matter for my colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), driver testing is a matter for the Road Safety Authority, and I have referred the Deputy's 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 — Road Network: Road Network (19 Jan 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. However, the planning, design, construction and maintenance of individual national road projects, including Public Private Partnerships, are matters for the the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007. The assessment and...