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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Properties (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 603 and 611 together. The matters raised by the Deputy in relation to the value of properties and land owned by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) fall within the operational responsibilities of the DAA and I have referred the questions to the company for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I will be launching the new Road Safety Strategy at the EU Presidency Road Transport Safety Conference on Serious Injuries on the 28th March 2013 in Dublin Castle. The aim of the Strategy, like all previous, is to save lives and prevent injuries by reducing the number and severity of road collisions.  The Strategy, while not deflecting attention from road fatalities,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA as requested.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 607 and 612 together. The Government decided in 2011 to centralise driver licence provision, following an examination of the options for driver licensing which found that a centralised system would offer enhanced security and consistency, and be more efficient and cost-effective. The Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the provisions of the Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012, the new National Driver Licensing Service is operated by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I have therefore referred this question to the RSA for direct answer, and 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: Post-registration Vehicle Modification (26 Mar 2013)

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: Sports Funding (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and coordination 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: Marine Accidents (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under Section 8 of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) Act 2000, the Marine Casualty Investigation Board is established as being independent of the Minister in the performance of its functions and, in general, is independent of any other person or body whose interests could conflict with the functions of the Board. Consequently, the issue raised by the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and I have referred the Deputy's Question to them 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: Tourism Promotion (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have asked Fáilte Ireland to examine the potential for a walking trail in Dublin based on sites of historical interest in the context of Ireland's journey towards independence.  I understand they have engaged consultants to advise them and they are due to report back over the coming months.  As this potential development is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Road Traffic Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to the Government.  I hope to be in a position to publish it in the coming weeks and to introduce it into the Oireachtas soon after. In the main, the Bill will provide for the adjustment in penalty points, further measures related to the Graduated Driver Licence System, impairment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (26 Mar 2013)

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: Road Network (26 Mar 2013)

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: Road Network (26 Mar 2013)

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: Road Network (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The position remains as set out in the in the Stimulus Package announcement. The Galway Bypass project is a priority project that is currently on hold due to legal proceedings. Depending on the outcome of the legal proceedings it is a possible future Public Private Partnership.  I am very supportive of this project given the very significant benefit to cost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 622 and 625 together. I have met with the IRFU and I am fully supportive of their preparation of a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in Ireland. It is a matter for the IRFU to prepare and submit a bid. A report has been commissioned by the IRFU on the feasibility of Ireland hosting the Rugby World Cup Minister Ring and I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: On behalf of the Government, I represented Ireland in Japan and Korea during the St Patrick’s Day period. The purpose of these visits is threefold: Firstly, to promote Irish economic and cultural links overseas. Secondly, to use the opportunity of St Patrick's Day to strengthen our bi-lateral relationship with other states. Thirdly, to connect with our diaspora overseas as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Since March 2011 the Government has implemented a range of measures to support the tourism industry.  VAT has been reduced to 9% on accommodation, restaurant and other services and this lower rate of VAT continues in 2013.  The Visa Waiver Scheme is encouraging visitors from emerging markets to add Ireland to their trip...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Failte Ireland and I have referred the Deputy's Question to them 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: Driving Licence Issues (26 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Government decided in 2011 to centralise driver licence provision, following an examination of the options for driver licensing which found that a centralised system would offer enhanced security and consistency, and be more efficient and cost-effective.    The Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Act 2012 provides for the RSA to become the central...