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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (6 Nov 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, including this one on the N86, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland 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: Industrial Disputes (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Industrial relation issues at Aer Lingus are a matter in which I have no direct function and are for the airline to address in conjunction with unions and employees. I have urged the parties to re-engage in deliberations with the assistance of  the industrial relations mechanisms of the State as soon as possible so that the planned industrial action can be averted.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Operational responsibility for the promotion and development of tourism, including particular tourism products and regions, rests with the tourism agencies. Accordingly, the matters raised are operational ones for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland and I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for direct reply.  Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded 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: Road Project Contracts (6 Nov 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, within its capital budget, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (6 Nov 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. Subject, therefore, to appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As indicated in the announcement on the infrastructure stimulus package the Galway city bypass project, while an important project, is on hold at the moment pending the outcome of legal proceedings.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The decision of An Bord Pleanála to refuse planning permission for the Adare by-pass is regrettable.  While we do not currently have the funding to the construct the by-pass I would have liked to have seen the project brought to ‘shovel-ready’ stage.  It will now be necessary to consider alternative options for Adare. As Minister for Transport, Tourism &...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: There are two areas in my Department with rostered attendance patterns, the Irish Coast Guard and the Driver and Vehicle Computer Services Division, where staff work shift patterns.  The rostered work patterns are necessary in the case of the Irish Coast Guard to provide a 24 hour/7 day rescue service for the State 365 days a year.  The shift patterns in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (7 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The information sought is being collated and will be sent on to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (7 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland 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: Museum Projects (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I believe that a sports museum would be an excellent addition to Ireland's sporting and cultural experience and  has the potential to attract widespread public interest. A committee, which is being chaired by Minister of State Michael Ring, has been established to examine the feasibility of developing a Museum of Irish Sport. The first meeting of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The expenditure provisions for my Department are set out in Vote 31 as published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  This year, my Department’s Gross Vote allocation is €2,041m made up of €796m Current and €1,245m Capital expenditure. My Department's Net Vote allocation is €1,591m made up of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: he Deputy will find a list of all agencies under the aegis of my Department on the Department's website . Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, no bodies have been abolished. However six Public Bodies have been merged. The merger of Dublin Tourism with its parent body  - Fáilte Ireland - is de facto complete. Coaching...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Information in relation to pensions of civil servants that were employed in my Department will be provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 working days please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Information in relation to pensions of civil servants that were employed in my Department will be provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 working days please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have no function in relation to the location or operation of safety cameras, which is a matter for An Garda Síochána. Earlier this year, I announced that a review of speed limits would be undertaken and to that end, my Department established a stakeholder group to progress this work. The Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (13 Nov 2012)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2011, Fáilte Ireland has specific powers and functions in relation to the registration and grading of tourist accommodation.  In accordance with this legislation, Guesthouses are obliged to register, however B&Bs are not.  The matter of mandatory registration of  has been considered on many previous...