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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Project (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 72, 75 and 85 together. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 1st December 2009, the provision of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as LUAS BXD, now comes under the remit of the NTA. Luas BXD to Broombridge was designed to be a key element in an overall  integrated...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Harbour Authorities (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Section 37 of the Harbours Acts requires the commercial State port companies to employ a harbourmaster and such and so many employees as it considers to be necessary for the due performance of its functions. Therefore, the recruitment of staff is an operational matter for the individual companies and consequently, one in which I have no function. The only exception to this is the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Neither my Department nor any of its agencies has any function in respect of, or finance for, the provision or subsidisation of ferry services on this or any other route. The Lough Foyle Ferry Company Ltd was initiated by Donegal County Council in conjunction with Limavady Borough Council in 2002 through the establishment of a commercial ferry service between Greencastle, Co. Donegal and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland, published by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in July of this year, presents a roadmap for the Government’s vision to tap into the economic potential of our seas, including marine tourism.  Land and seascapes combined with coastal communities and their associated culture and heritage have the potential...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The current Road Safety Strategy covers the period 2007 to 2012.  It was prepared by the Road Safety Authority (RSA), which is responsible for leading, monitoring, reporting and evaluating the implementation of the strategy.  The overall objective, through a combination of education, enforcement and engineering actions, is to save lives and prevent serious injuries,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993.  Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State road grants.  The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is also a matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As I have indicated to the House previously, I have no plans at this time to develop a so-called "Western Arc" from Cork to Belfast as this would require both the re-opening of the remaining phases of the Western Rail Corridor and also the development of new rail lines to connect with the rail network in Northern Ireland.   The Government’s programme for the funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Preliminary estimates indicate that 743,000 people engaged in walking and hiking while on holiday in Ireland during 2011, with an associated spend of €649m. Therefore the walking product is an important part of our tourism industry.  I am advised that, over the coming months, Fáilte Ireland plans to undertake extensive research into the potential and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the CPO in relation to the Galway City Outer Bypass. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority.  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: Railway Stations Upgrade (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and 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: Proposed Legislation (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I share the Deputy's concern about sulky racing on public roads and the dangers created by it. Animal-drawn vehicles are bound by road traffic legislation, as are all vehicles used on public roads.  If used properly and in accordance with the legislation they should not pose a danger to other road users.  I do not believe that it would be proportionate to ban any particular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) regulates airport charges at Dublin Airport, while charges at Cork and Shannon Airports are set by the relevant airport authority and charges at the regional airports are a matter for each airport concerned. Within the limits of the overall price cap set by CAR, the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) sets variable annual charges in respect...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 256 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports are managed by the Dublin Airport Authority which operates under a clear commercial mandate, is entirely funded from its own internal resources and receives no Government funding supports.  Customer service at the State airports is a matter for the Airport Authority. In line with the recommendations of the Value for Money Review on the Regional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 1  which I answered earlier.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the matter to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy. In order to help them to address his query, it would be of assistance if the Deputy could provide further details in regard to the proposed tourism conference to the Business Tourism Unit of Failte Ireland. Please contact my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (18 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the Deputy is referring to the CPO in relation to the Galway City Outer Bypass. 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...