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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Bus Éireann 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. The person concerned was also in touch with my Department on 4th April last and a reply issued to him the following day advising that the issue was a matter for...

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

Leo Varadkar: The promotion of Ireland as a tourism destination, including specific marketing drives and incentives to attract visitors, is an operational matter for the tourism agencies.  Fáilte Ireland is responsible for tourism development generally, including development of tourism facilities and services, establishment and maintenance of accommodation registers, enterprise supports,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (17 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have not had any discussions with Fáilte Ireland in relation to the company. The golf club in question is a limited company and the management of its staff and resources is an operational matter for the company and its directors.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (17 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I can confirm that the Ireland West Airport Knock (IWAK) Study Group has been established and that the first meeting of the Group has recently taken place. The Group is chaired by Deputy John O'Mahony and its membership comprises representatives of Knock Airport , Mayo County Council, the local Business and Tourism sectors and the Departments of Transport, Tourism &...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (17 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I can advise that the tourism functions and associated staff of the Shannon Free Airport Development Company (SFADCo) are in the process of being transferred to Fáilte Ireland.  In keeping with this transfer of functions, the management of the Tourism Information Offices in the region will become an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Applications (17 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As of the start of this year, I introduced a new fee structure for driving licences and learner permits.  I did this in the context of the transition to a centralised driver licensing system under the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and to a plastic card format driving licence, as well as in light of the fact that the fees had remained unchanged since 2001.    I did this in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (17 Apr 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. The Council has responsibility for the recognition, for purposes of funding or for any other reason, of any sporting or recreational activity, including dealing with sporting organisations and allocation of funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (18 Apr 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.  The planning, design and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (18 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (18 Apr 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.  The planning, design and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Adviser Pay (18 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 262 and 263 together. The details of the special advisors in my Department and their pay in 2012 and 2013 is set out in the table below: Name Position Salary in 2012 Salary in 2013 Brian Murphy Special Advisor € 105,837 € 105,837 Nick Miller Press Advisor € 83,337 € 86,604 Total - €189,174 € 192,441...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (18 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: On 31st December 2012, the assets and business of Shannon Airport were transferred from the Dublin Airport Authority to the Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) to allow for the future merger of SAA with a restructured Shannon Development.  It is planned to form a new integrated Shannon entity in public ownership at which point SAA will cease to exist as will Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The State has contributed £22 million Sterling to date towards the A5 project.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (23 Apr 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.   Works on those roads are funded from local authorities own resources supplemented by State...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (23 Apr 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.  The planning, design and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: For the purposes of road traffic legislation 'public place' means any public road, and any street, road or other place to which the public have access with vehicles whether as of right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge.  Road traffic legislation does not extend to the use of mechanically propelled vehicles on private property.  Road traffic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am acutely conscious of the hazards posed by substandard tyres. The Road Traffic Act, 2010 provides for a number of amendments to the Schedule of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, in relation to penalty points, including those for defective or worn tyres. I am planning to commence those provisions shortly in consultation with the relevant stakeholders The Road Traffic Act, 2010 provides for a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (23 Apr 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. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Remuneration (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to civil service staff in the Department is set out in Table 1 below.  This is gross income, before pension levy, tax and other statutory deductions.  This is gross income, before pension levy, tax and other statutory deductions.   Table 1  Earnings at 31st Dec 2012 Number (headcount)...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The use of bus lanes is provided for in the Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking) Regulations, 1997, as amended.  The primary purpose of providing bus lanes is to facilitate and promote bus based public transport.  The regulations generally limit the use of bus lanes to buses and, in the case of with-flow bus lanes, to cyclists.   Having regard to the role of taxis...