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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (12 Dec 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 implementation of individual national road schemes, including toll roads, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA). In particular, the statutory power to levy tolls on national roads, to make toll bye-laws and to enter into toll...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Eireann and any other public or private transport service licensed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to operate in the areas referred to by the Deputy.  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to both Bus Eireann and the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Remuneration (12 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: There are no temporary promotions or acting up allowances as part of the staffing arrangements for the 2013 EU Presidency in my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (13 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-2016 Medium Term Exchequer Framework set out a gross capital allocation of €17 billion of which my Department has an allocation of €4.6 billion.  The 2012 allocation of €1,231 million for my Department was subsequently increased in the Revised Estimate for 2012 to €1,245 million.  Following a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) was established on 1st December 2009.  In accordance with the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008, the functions of the NTA include securing the provision of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA. The following is the capital funding allocated  by  the NTA in the GDA since its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The current Helicopter Search and Rescue Services contract, which came into operation on the 1st July 2012, will be up for renewal on the 30th June 2022 with a maximum extension date of the 30th June 2025 for all or any of the bases. The contract was signed in July 2010 and sets out the agreed rates applicable for the monthly standing charge, flight charges and ancillary...

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

Leo Varadkar: The market for air services in and out of Ireland is highly competitive with a very significant number of airlines operating.  The market for air services within the EU has been liberalised since the early 1990s and the market between the EU and the US was liberalised under the EU-US Open Skies agreement in 2007.  It is not open to me or to other Governments to interfere in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Government Departments are required to pay suppliers within 15 days of receipt of a valid invoice. In March 2011, the Government agreed to extend this prompt payment rule to other public sector bodies, including the non-commercial State Agencies, from 1 July 2011. My Department publishes the prompt payment returns, and those of the 9 non-commercial agencies under its aegis, on the...

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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a operational matter for Iarnród Éireann.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please inform my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Council Meetings (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I  participate at the Transport formation of the Transport, Telecoms and Energy Council. Since March 2011, there have been 7 formal Transport Council meetings and I have attended all of these. Transport Council meets on 20 December and I will attend this along with officials from my Department and the Irish Permanent Representation to the EU. Minister of State Michael...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sale of State Assets (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Córas Iompair Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to CIÉ for direct reply. Will the Deputy please advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding for the National Governing Bodies of Sport and for the High Performance programme. As the Deputy's question relates to the allocation of funding, I have referred it to the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding for the National Governing Bodies of Sport and for the High Performance programme.  As the Deputy's question relates to the allocation of funding, I have referred it to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: In May 2011, the Government decided, with the introduction of a plastic card driving licence from 19 January 2013, to centralise the driver licence function. It was also decided that the RSA would become the centralised driver licensing authority. The legislation to provide for the transfer of the function was passed by the Oireachtas earlier this year, and the RSA will officially...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Vehicle Registration (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Unlike other categories of vehicles, light trailers do not require registration or licensing.  I am advised that unilateral introduction of such an approval system by Ireland would constitute a contravention of EU anti-competitiveness legislation in relation to the sale and free movement of such trailers throughout the European Union. I have, therefore, no proposals at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Vehicle Approval Test (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question is the responsibility of the Road Safety 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: Rural Transport (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Will the Deputy please advise my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

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

Leo Varadkar: The fall in passenger numbers at Shannon Airport in the period in question has been attributed to the general economic decline, which has of course affected all airports to various degrees, and to the substantial withdrawal of air services from the airport by a major airline. The State provides no Exchequer support to Shannon or the other two State Airports at Dublin and Cork.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Funding (18 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Funding for tourism product development is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a reply from Fáilte Ireland within ten working days, will he please contact my private office.

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

Leo Varadkar: Any vehicle to be authorised under a Road Haulage Operator’s Licence needs to have all vehicle documentation in order, including motor tax, insurance, tachograph calibration, and certificate of roadworthiness. Certificates of roadworthiness are issued by the relevant Local Authority, which is also responsible for authorising the test centres that carry out roadworthiness tests.