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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Government's programme for the funding of capital projects to 2016 is set out in the "Medium Term Exchequer Framework 2012-16". Due to the overall reduction in funding for transport infrastructure the priority to 2016 is to protect investment made to date and to maintain safety standards. The limited funding available over and above this priority will only be provided for projects which...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 898 and 899 together. The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Commuter Coach Parking: Commuter Coach Parking (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter referred to by the Deputy is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have arranged for your question to be sent to the NTA for a direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not get a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Fáilte Ireland: Fáilte Ireland (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Ministerial Allowances: Ministerial Allowances (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As a Member of the Oireachtas and an Office holder I receive my allowances as a Member of the House. These allowances are a matter for the House itself under Article 15 (10) of the Constitution and are not a matter for which I am answerable. Travel and subsistence allowances are payable in accordance with circulars issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. These circulars...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads, such as the N22, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the...

Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Motor cyclists represent a disproportionate number of road fatalities compared to the number of motor cycles registered. While the trend is continuing downwards, in 2010 motor cyclists were the third highest category of road user fatalities at 17, behind car users with 130 road fatalities and pedestrians with 44 road fatalities. To date in 2012, 10 motor cyclists and 2 pillion passengers...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Primary Coastal Search and Rescue services in Ireland are provided by a combination of RNLI Lifeboats, Community Rescue Boats, and response boats operated by Volunteer Coast Guard Units. These services can be augmented by the Naval Service ships on a request and 'as available' basis, in addition to support that can be provided by other vessels of opportunity. The RNLI operate a lifeboat in...

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance 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. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have no knowledge of the activities or phenomena described by the correspondent. The issue of air quality is under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government who advised that an environmental monitoring programme is undertaken by the Environment Protection Agency, which publishes a comprehensive annual report on air quality. The most recent...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads (Ardara Main Street forms part of the N56) are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Since my Department advertised new procedures for appointments to boards in April 2011, all appointments from that date have followed these procedures. However, given the importance of ensuring the right mix of skills and experience on every board, appointments are not necessarily confined to those who have made an expression of interest. Full details of the procedures and appointments to...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to Question No. 209 of the 8th March 2012 in which I set out details of the Chairpersons whom I have appointed and of their appearances before the Joint Oireachtas Committee. Since that date I have made five further appointments of Chairpersons to various port companies. These appointments are of a temporary nature and expire at the end of September. The purpose of these...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (18 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Parts 3 and 5 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 provide for a number of enhancements to the current fixed charge and penalty point systems, including, in section 44 of that Act, a final option of payment in relation to a fixed charge offence for certain road traffic offences on receipt of a Court summons, not later than 7 days before the date specified in the summons on which the charge is to be...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (18 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 371 to 378, inclusive, together. The subject matter of these questions is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the questions 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 — Ministerial Expenditure: Ministerial Expenditure (18 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The amount spent by previous Ministers and Ministers of State within my Department on subsistence, mobile phone communications and recouped expenses is outlined in the following table. Year Minister/Minister of State Subsistence/recouped expenses Mobile Phones Total spent 2007 - 2010 Minister Noel Dempsey, T.D. €40,061 €5,694 €45,755 2010 Minister of State Ciaran Cuffe, T.D....

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (18 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I am currently examining proposals in relation to the use of agricultural and works vehicles on Irish roads and I will announce my decision in due course. I am conscious that there are a number of different views on this matter and will bear them in mind as part of the decision making process.

Written Answers — Pilot Training: Pilot Training (18 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Pilot Training College Waterford (PTCW) is a privately owned and operated flight training college. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has responsibility for approving flight training organisations in Ireland. In this regard their primary functions are the oversight of the safety, quality and standard of the training being delivered, the conduct of examinations and flight tests and I...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The total amount paid in 2011 by my Department to Local Authorities was €21,153,558. A breakdown of the expenditure is as follows: Smarter travel and carbon reduction - €7,425,607; Grants for sporting bodies and provision of sports and recreational facilities - €4,388,496; and Grants for provision and renovation of swimming pools - €9,339,455. The total amount paid to Local...