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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The re-opening of railway stations is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance, and therefore I have forwarded your Question to the CEO of Iarnród Éireann for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my Office if a reply has not been received within ten days. For the Deputy's information, funding for the re-opening of Killucan and Multyfarnham...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Fares (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The air transport market into and out of Ireland is a highly liberalised and competitive market. I have no role in relation to the setting of air fares by airlines.  However, my Department and its agencies encourage and promote the establishment of new routes and increases in capacity on existing routes. I have no role in relation to the setting of air fares by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall corporate governance of the National Roads Authority (NRA). However, the remuneration of staff in the Authority is a day to day matter for the NRA. Noting this position, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NRA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don’t receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I would direct the Deputy's attention to the provisions of Section 71 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended, which sets out the statutory position in relation to the sale of goods on a public road.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Events (16 Apr 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 advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Summits (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has not had any communication with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the upcoming G8 Summit.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the primary funding source for this event is the Arts Council and the position in relation to this funding has been set out by my colleague the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, in response to PQ 16977/13. In relation to tourism, the provision of funding for festivals and events is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Therefore I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Point System (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The General Scheme of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill, as approved by the Government for formal drafting, is available on my Department's website, where the Deputy will find details of all the proposed measures. The Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to the Government and, subject to any additional legal advice being required, is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The General Scheme of the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill, as approved by the Government for formal drafting, is available on my Department's website, where the Deputy will find details of all the proposed measures. The Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to the Government and, subject to any additional legal advice being required, is expected to be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Gallantry Award (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: A marine awards committee under the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport provides for the granting of Marine Gallantry or Meritorious Service Awards. Details can be found on the Department's web site at  http://www.dttas.ie/viewitem.asp?id=13339&lang=ENG amp;loc=2073. It is open to any individual, agency, organisation or service to make submissions and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The EU Directives relating to the format of the new driver licence are Directive 2006/126/EC and Directive 2011/94/EU.  Neither makes any reference to organ donation. Neither makes any reference to organ donation. One of the main purposes of the new EU licence is to provide harmonisation in the level of information in all Member States. The EU Directives provide for a series of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As indicated to the Deputy in response to his earlier questions on this topic, the matter concerned is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I am advised that the Deputy has also contacted Fáilte Ireland directly in recent days on this matter, and I expect that he will receive an update from Fáilte Ireland on the matter shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The current Helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) Services contract, which came into operation on the 1 July 2012, will run for 10 years to end June 2022, with a maximum extension date at the Minister's discretion to June 2025 for all or any of the bases. The contract was signed in July 2010 and the agreed financial arrangements provide for monthly standing charges,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The N2-N3 Link Road is due to open at the end of May and the projected final cost is approximately €23 million. My Department's contribution to the project is €6 million.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Tests (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The driver theory test is operated by Prometric on behalf of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). I understand that the interface is very simple, and that candidates are allowed a practice session before beginning the test.  However, candidates for the test can contact Prometric in advance if they have any special needs to be catered for.  Prometric also offer the services of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (16 Apr 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 advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am fully supportive of the bid to host the Rugby World Cup in Ireland. It is a matter for the IRFU to prepare and submit a bid.  A feasibility study commissioned by the IRFU on the potential for hosting the tournament was recently presented to me by them and the findings of the report are being considered. It is a matter for the IRFU to prepare and submit a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Implementation (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have had discussions with my colleague, Minister for Justice and Equality, Alan Shatter, T.D., concerning the implementation of section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, as amended by section 63 of the Road Traffic Act 2010. Officials in my Department continue to engage with their counterparts in the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the implementation of the provisions in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Breath Testing Equipment (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1405 to 1407, inclusive, together. The Medical Bureau of Road Safety, which comes under the aegis of my Department, has responsibility for the testing, approval and supply of Evidential Breath Testing instruments used in Garda Stations. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Questions to the Bureau for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for CIÉ 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.