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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (24 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The expected monthly spending profiles for this year's allocation are set out in the table below. The expected monthly spending profiles for this year's allocation are set out in the table below. Jan 000 Feb 000 Mar 000 Apr 000 May 000 June 000 July 000 Aug 000 Sept 000 Oct 000 Nov 000 Dec 000 Total 000 14,219 20,012 30,974 57,934 59,850 69,729 72,206 78,774 92,489 83,994 107,920...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Freight Security (24 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Civil aviation security in Ireland is governed by Regulations (EC) Nos. 300/2008 and 185/2010 which have been adopted into Ireland's National Civil Aviation Security Programme. The Annex to Regulation (EC) No. 185/2010 contains a list of items that are prohibited from being carried in the hold of an aircraft. Under EU and national aviation security provisions, there is no prohibition on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The maintenance of individual sections of national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  The maintenance of individual sections of national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I set out the principle engagements below. As the Deputy will be aware, St. Patrick's Day is a unique opportunity to promote Ireland abroad. Few, if any, other countries have a national day which is so widely known and celebrated across the entire globe. As a country we should maximise the value we get from such global attention and goodwill. I set out the principle engagements below. As the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: There is no legislation governing charges such as fuel surcharges; airlines have complete freedom in setting their fares and rates since the air services market was deregulated in the EU in the early 1990s. The question of refunds is a matter of airline policy and the refund policies of individual airlines are generally  set out in the airline's terms and conditions.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have no role in the processing of driver licence applications and no power to intervene in individual cases.  I have no role in the processing of driver licence applications and no power to intervene in individual cases. I have therefore forwarded this query to the RSA, 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: Public Transport Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority 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: Telecommunications Services Expenditure (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), funding for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects, such as the installation of wi-fi on both buses and trains, is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for allocation to projects and programmes. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This Group, which is chaired by my Department, includes representatives from the local authorities, the Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the National Roads Authority as well as the National Transport Authority.  Much progress has been made and I expect to receive a report from the Group shortly.  I will give careful...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (25 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together. The provision of services is a matter for the relevant transport provider in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA 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 Improvement Schemes (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Details of funding provided in 2012 for regional and local roads are outlined in the payments booklet entitled 2012 Regional and Local Road Grant Payments which is available in the Dáil library.  Details in relation to funding provided to Louth County Council in 2012 for national roads is available from the National Roads Authority (NRA). Noting...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department’s role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  It is not involved in the administration of tourism-related funding programmes or in support to specific tourism sectors, which are the responsibility of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596 to 601, inclusive, together.  As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have overall responsibility for  policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The implementation of individual national road schemes which provide for tolling, is a matter for the National Roads Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Section 38 or the Road Traffic Act 1994 empowers such authorities, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, to provide such traffic calming measures as they consider desirable in respect of public roads in their charge. Section 38 or the Road Traffic Act 1994 empowers such authorities, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users, to provide such traffic...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (30 Apr 2013)

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 both the company 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: National Roads Authority Staff (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall corporate governance of the National Roads Authority (NRA). Having regard to the information requested by the Deputy, I have in this instance referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my Private Office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: An overall budget of €9.133 million has been allocated to the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) for 2013, representing  a small decrease on the 2012 allocation of €9.77 million, at a diffcult time financially.  €76,423 of the 2013 RTP budget has been allocated to Longford Community Resources Ltd, the RTP in Co Longford, from January to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: It is proposed to publish the Secretary General's diary online for a number of months on a trial basis. This initiative will then be reviewed in the light of whether there is any significant level of hits on the relevant page.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Mergers (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Government decided on 12th June 2012 to approve proposals for the merger of the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA).  The General Scheme of a Bill to give legal effect to the merger was approved by Government on 21 February 2013. When the General Scheme was approved, I forwarded it to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: What comprises “taxes, fees and charges” in the context of airline travel is very often misconstrued.  Most elements are not, in fact, taxes imposed by the State; e.g. in the case of travel from Ireland the only tax imposed by the State is the Air Travel Tax which currently applies at the rate of €3 per departing passenger.  Rather, the majority of what are...