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Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I am informed by the company with regard to Swanlinbar, Bawnboy and Ballyconnell that between five and ten passengers per day use each service. I realise this is extremely inconvenient for the 20 people or so affected but there are probably as many people, if not more, who are not using this service because of the route it currently takes. That is the type of decision Bus Éireann must...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 and 613 together. I have asked the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which is under the aegis of my Department, to liaise directly with the Deputy. The IAA is the Competent Authority in Ireland with the responsibility, inter alia, of ensuring that airport authorities adopt a balanced approach in dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus services and the routes they take are operational matters for Bus Eireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. The Wexford/Dublin Expressway service, as with all Expressway services, does not receive a subsidy either directly or indirectly. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Port Development (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: A number of our State commercial port companies including Dublin, Dún Laoghaire, Cork, Shannon Foynes and Waterford are members of the Cruise Ireland marketing co-operative, which works to promote the island of Ireland as a premier cruise destination. Fáilte Ireland has provided funding to the Cruise Ireland marketing co-operative to aid their continuing work in promoting this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Licences (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has responsibility for the licensing of aerodromes in Ireland so 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 — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The membership of the Board to the National Transport Authority (NTA) may be found on the NTA's website.  However, I outline below the current membership, county of residence and the date of appointment for each current serving member. Member County of Residence. Date of appointment John Fitzgerald, Chairman Dublin 01/12/2009 Gerry Murphy Dublin 01/12/2009 John...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Remuneration (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The list of allowances and rates payable to staff in my Department are as set out in the table below.  These are classified as allowances in the nature of pay and are subject to income tax and other deductions.   Certain allowances cannot be paid in combination with other allowances, for example an on-call allowance is not payable to staff in receipt of shift allowance etc. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The public roads passing through the town of Dunboyne are regional or local roads.  The default speed limits for different categories of road, including roads in built up urban areas,  are specified in the Road Traffic Act 2004.  There is provision in Section 9 of that Act for local authorities to make bye-laws providing for special speed limits in specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (2 Oct 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. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (2 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Irish Rail.  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: Rail Services (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Irish Rail.  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: Rail Services (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Irish Rail.  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: West-Link Toll Bridge (2 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Revenue (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The main economic benefit to Ireland of 'The Gathering Ireland 2013', is expected to be experienced next year when it aims to generate up to 325,000 additional overseas visits, and through the long-term impact of raising Ireland's profile as a place to visit.  It is not possible to make meaningful estimates of the economic benefit to date.  However, ‘The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pilot Training Courses (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this particular question, i.e. pilot training, is the responsibility of the Irish Aviation Authority, and 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 — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roadworthiness Testing (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: On 13th July 2012, the EU Commission published proposals relating to roadworthiness testing and roadside checks of vehicles.  The proposals include a number of measures including the introduction of compulsory testing of mopeds and motorcycles with the first periodic inspection four years after first registration, then again after another 2 years and annually from year 7...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The new centralised driver licensing system, under which the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will take over from the local authorities as the sole national driver licensing authority, will come into effect in January 2013.  The necessary legislation to enable this to occur was passed earlier this year. The new system will involve a central unit in the RSA and three outsourced contracts...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus services 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 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (2 Oct 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. Within its capital budget, the...