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Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: If there are any other examples as to why these people should not be allowed ever get into power, it is their failure to allow people to speak.

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: They cannot tolerate opposition or anyone who disagrees with their views.

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: This is the alternative to the current Government.

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Chair for his protection. Thank God we have the protection of the Chair in this House and the protection of the Garda Síochána and Defence Forces because God forbid if people like Sinn Féin ever got into power.

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I think you should suspend the House.

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As I said, there is no respite care grant in Northern Ireland and one has to apply to the health trust for a holiday. Child benefit in Northern Ireland is £80 for the first child, reducing to £60 for each subsequent child.

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The only interest Sinn Féin has taken in economic policy is to seek a transfer of corporate taxation powers to Northern Ireland so as to reduce corporation profit taxes for corporations. At the same time, it refuses to take an economic Ministry because it does not want to take responsibility for the measures in place in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin will of course argue that it is...

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: It is true. Deputy Ferris does not even know his own party's policies. It is hilarious that people like Sinn Féin think they could actually be involved in governing this country. Sinn Féin has also proposed new spending of €338.68 million on eight or nine specific areas. They do not include in any of those areas additional funding for local authorities, public transport,...

Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Finally, to echo the words of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, the Government is doing the things it is doing not because they are easy but because they are hard. The Deputies in this House who support the Government do so not because it is easy but because it is hard. Often it is very hard to do the right thing.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 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, in the first instance, for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. Circulars, relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Shelters (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue of bus stop improvement is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA 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: Public Services (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Department has not proposed the introduction of any new services since the Government decision in July 2012 that new services would be tested for external delivery before approval to provide the service internally would be granted. However, there are a number of initiatives underway or in progress in the Department and our agencies for the external delivery of services. These...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 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, in the first instance, for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The National Roads Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the roads programme. The implementation of individual national road projects, including maintenance, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act, 1993 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy’s...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The National Roads Authority (NRA) issued a circular earlier this year to all local authorities inviting applications for consideration for supplementary grant funding in 2013 under various headings.  All applications are being considered currently and will be assessed having regard to the eligibility criteria, the need to prioritise projects, competing demands from other local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), funding for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects, such as the development of the Maynooth line, is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016 Medium Term Exchequer Framework set out a capital allocation for 2012 of €1,231 million for my Department.  This was subsequently increased in the Revised Estimate for 2012 to €1,245.038 million.  This is the gross capital allocation.  The figure of €961 million refers to the net capital allocation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Under Section 85 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, An Garda Siochana currently have the responsibility, in the first instance, for the placement of bus stops in consultation with the relevant local authority and the transport provider.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Bus Eireann for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (11 Dec 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, in the first instance, for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. Circulars, relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Shelters (11 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue of bus stop improvement is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.