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

Leo Varadkar: The management of the Tourist Information Office network is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Therefore I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and 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 Safety Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Leo Varadkar: EU Directive 2009/40/EC requires cars to undergo a roadworthiness test when they are four years old and every two years thereafter. However, Member States are permitted to test more frequently and an annual NCT for cars ten years and older commenced in Ireland with effect from 1 June 2011. Current EU legislation does not provide for a deferment of the due date for mandatory testing and test...

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

Leo Varadkar: There are no such restrictions. People with disabilities may, depending on the nature of their disability, receive a 'code 100' on their licence, which means that they are licensed to drive only in vehicles adapted to suit their disabilities.  An obvious example would be a case where a person is licensed to drive a car only if the car has hands-only controls.  However, 'code 100'...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Semi-State Bodies Expenditure (1 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: CIÉ has not breached any of its loan covenants in the course of 2013.  CIÉ is currently in the process of renewing its banking facilities, at an increased level and on a long term basis, and I understand that this process is progressing well.  I recently consented to the extension of the current facilities, with the approval of the Minister for Public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (1 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (1 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The enforcement of any traffic restrictions is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputies for raising this important and pressing matter. Bus Éireann is in a very difficult financial position. It has incurred accumulated losses of €27 million in the past five years, which is unsustainable and now places the viability of the company at risk. In June 2012 the company announced its business recovery plan, with savings of €20 million-----

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I do not know, but the Deputy could listen-----

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: -----if he likes.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy could listen. However, I am sure a script will be provided for him.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I understand the scripts are now being distributed. I also note that none of the Deputies opposite provided a script to me. I was obliged to listen to what they had to say and I hope they will listen to what I have to say. Would it be possible for me to start from scratch?

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy did not distribute it. However, if it is okay with the Deputy, I will not have a row with him over something petty and procedural. This is an important issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have provided a script now-----

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: -----and the Deputy did not.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Acting Chairman. I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter. Bus Éireann is in a very difficult financial position. It has incurred accumulated losses of €27 million in the past five years, which is unsustainable and places the viability of the company at risk. In June 2012 the company announced its business recovery plan, with savings of €20...

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I can confirm to Deputy Regina Doherty that I cannot subvent commercial services. Bus Éireann can neither use profits from PSO services to subvent these services nor can it make profits from school bus services. I do not know whether school bus services will be affected. That will be a union call, and it is up to the unions to decide whether they want to affect the school services. ...

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Bus Éireann is not party to the Croke Park agreement. There was no pension levy or public sector pay cut and there will be no cuts to basic pay.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: What the Labour Court recommended is that there be reductions in overtime, premium pay and unvouched allowances and expenses only.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (2 May 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.