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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Remuneration (27 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the relevant annual reports and accounts of the individual agencies under the aegis of the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (27 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Comprehensive data on hotel accommodation capacity and occupancy are contained in the Tourism Facts bulletins for the relevant years which are available in the Research section of the Fáilte Ireland website, . The bulletin for 2012 is not yet available but at March 2012 there were 856 hotels registered in Ireland with a total of 57,859 rooms and 135,011 beds....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 322 and 323 together. Developing more air services from Ireland to global destinations and bringing more tourists from overseas are two of the key policies set out in the Government’s 2013 Action Plan for Jobs. From a regulatory perspective my Department aims to ensure that there are no legal or regulatory impediments to the introduction of air...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Abbey Theatre (27 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Mission Statement of my Department is: "To ensure that the transport, tourism and sport sectors make the greatest possible contribution to economic recovery, fiscal consolidation, job creation and social development." This Mission Statement is set out in the Department's current Statement of Strategy and 2011 Annual Report, both of which are available from the Oireachtas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Operations (27 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy asked me a similar question in February 2013.  Ireland is well serviced in terms of ferry connectivity as the market offers a diverse range of viable maritime links in and out of the State. This is vital to facilitate trade and tourism. There are currently six shipping lines providing passenger services, with approximately 500 sailings weekly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (27 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 329, 330 and 334 together. The overarching goal of our current strategy for the aviation sector as outlined in my Department's Statement of Strategy 2011-2014 is to ensure that it supports Ireland's economic and social goals in a safe, competitive, cost effective and sustainable manner and ensures maximum connectivity between Ireland and the rest of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (27 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department regularly monitors passenger numbers at all Irish airports. As the Deputy will appreciate, trends in these numbers are key indicators of the underlying airport business. The viability of those airports is a matter, in the first instance, for the Board and management of those entities.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

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 contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (27 Mar 2013)

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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

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 contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Transport (27 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The total cost of drivers in 2012 (including salary, overtime, extra attendance and expenses) for myself and the two junior Ministers in my Department amounts to €263,145. Total Ministerial mileage paid in 2012 is €57,305. Total subsistence paid to Ministers in 2012 is €15,950. Information regarding other travel costs i.e. flights, is being prepared and will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (27 Mar 2013)

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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (28 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department’s share of motor tax receipts in 2012 was €418,535,958.  Of this, €404,524,000 was allocated to the road maintenance and improvement and the balance to meet costs incurred in the operation of the National Vehicle & Driver File (NVDF) and certain Road Safety Authority (RSA) activities.   In addition to this, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (28 Mar 2013)

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 local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (28 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together. The matters raised are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the Deputy's questions to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a reply is not received with ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services Provision (28 Mar 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Ireland is already well serviced in terms of ferry connectivity as the market offers a diverse range of viable maritime links in and out of the State.  There are currently six shipping lines providing passenger services, with approximately 500 sailings weekly between Ireland and Britain and continental Europe, depending on the time of year. All ferry companies servicing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (28 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 co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding under the High Performance programme. As the Deputy's question relates to the allocation of high performance funding, I have referred it to the Irish Sports Council for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (28 Mar 2013)

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 contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank Deputies Harris and Doyle for raising this issue, which I know is of great concern to the people of Wicklow. The House will by now be familiar with the preamble to debates concerning our national roads network and any plans regarding their future development, but here it is again. I am not passing the buck here but am simply explaining the legal position. As Minister for Transport,...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Safety Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. Investigations are under way and will be completed shortly. Once we know what the problem is, the matter can be dealt with and whatever necessary works can be programmed and carried out.