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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Correspondence (25 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I regret the delay but a response has now issued to the Deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (25 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus services is an operational matter for Dublin Bus, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, and not one in which I have any role. l  have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (25 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) in conjunction with the Luas operator, Veolia Transport. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RPA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (25 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority and not one in which I have any role.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (25 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The terms and conditions of the pension schemes for Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) employees are a matter in the first instance for the Board of CIÉ. I have been informed by CIÉ that the rules of the Córas Iompair Éireann Pension Scheme for Regular Wages Staff allow staff members to join the scheme before their 50th Birthday.  The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Numbers (25 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department grants leave of absence in accordance with 'Circular 18/1998: Special leave without pay for Career Break', which is available on the Government website at the following link:  . For absences shorter than the 6 months minimum for career breaks, my Department grants leave of absence e.g. parental and maternity leave, in accordance with the appropriate circulars. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (25 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The question refers to the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS) which is a multi-employer scheme involving Aer Lingus, the Dublin Airport Authority and SR Technics. Resolution of the funding difficulties in the scheme is a matter for the trustees, the companies participating in the scheme and the members and I understand that the parties are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (25 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: It depends on the age of the applicant.  Applicants for a first learner permit must provide an eyesight report.  If that report indicates that they must wear corrective lenses then this is noted on their licence and follows them through the licensing system, and will be noted on subsequent learner permits and on their full licence, when they obtain it.  They should...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Tenders (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Specific procedures to be followed by State bodies in relation to procurement are set out in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. It is the responsibility of the Board to satisfy itself that the requirements for public procurement are adhered to and to be fully conversant with the current value thresholds for the application of EU and national procurement rules....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Specific areas of responsibility in my Department were allocated to both Minister of State Alan Kelly and Minister of State Michael Ring. However, the functions which were delegated do not include the exercise of statutory powers. Minister of State Kelly, apart from some general responsibilities, has lead responsibility for the following - Real Time Passenger Information and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 to 213, inclusive, together.   The matters raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy.  If you do not receive a reply within ten working days please contact my private office. However, I am informed by Fáilte Ireland that the first phase of the project...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: From 19 January 2013 onwards, all vehicles used to undertake the driving test for categories C, EC, EC1, C1, D, ED, D1 and ED1 are required to be fitted with anti-lock brakes, regardless of the year of registration.  However, following discussions with schools of motoring who would be affected by this change, it was decided that more time was required to allow some schools to upgrade...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The question refers to correspondence circulated by SIPTU regarding difficulties faced by the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS), which is a multi-employer scheme involving Aer Lingus, the Dublin Airport Authority and former SR Technics employees.   Resolution of the funding difficulties in the scheme is a matter for the trustees, the companies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (26 Sep 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 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.   In addition, the statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) undertook a  public consultation during June and July on 2014 Bus Public Service Contracts, as required under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008. The NTA is considering whether to undertake one or more procurement competitions for the award of part or all of these contracts, or it may decide to directly award part or all of these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational one for Fáilte Ireland and I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy.  If he does not receive a reply within ten working days he should contact my private office

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (27 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for Bus Éireann and not one in which I have any role.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational one for Fáilte Ireland and I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy.  If he does not receive a reply within ten working days he should contact my private office

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (27 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for Bus Éireann and not one in which I have any role.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Members for raising this important issue. First, it must be stated that I have no personal or ministerial power when it comes to bus routes and route frequencies operated by Bus Éireann. The provision of bus services and the routes they take are operational matters for the company management in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, NTA, which is the licensing...