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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The amounts allocated to Iarnród Éireann in respect of PSO services since 2010 are as follows 2010  €155.137m;2011  €148.689m; 2012  €166.413m; 2013  €126.888m. The 2012 allocation includes a once-off allocation of €30.667m was paid to Iarnród Éireann in 2012 as part of the additional €36m PSO funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Discussions are still underway under Ireland's EU Presidency in relation to finalisation of the TEN-T Regulation and maps. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Once the details of the TEN-T road network are settled upon any subsequent progress on individual road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Act Employment Targets (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This target is currently being exceeded by my Department, with the total number of employees with disabilities currently at 23, representing 4.7% of the Department's workforce.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am unaware of such a comparison having been carried out. It is difficult to carry out a comparison of subvention levels between transport authorities internationally for a number of reasons, some of which are: the subvention payments for the bus mode is not normally separated out from the other modes such as light and heavy rail and is usually presented as the subvention for all the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Rail Logo Rebranding (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This year my Department’s allocation for Consultancy Services and Value for Money and Policy Reviews is €799k. Last year my Department's allocation was €599k with a provisional outturn of €568k.  The amount allocated each year is based on an estimate of Consultancy Services or Reviews likely to be carried out by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policy Reviews (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My priorities for 2013, as set out on my Department's website, include the review of national aviation policy and of tourism policy. In addition, under the new Road Safety Strategy, policy reviews will be carried out on both drug driving legislation and speed limits.  Value for money and policy reviews will also be carried on national roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The funding allocated to each of the sport subheads in my Department's vote in the Revised Estimates for 2013 is as outlined in the table below. Subhead 2013 Allocation - - Capital €m Current €m D3 Grants for Sporting Bodies (Sports Capital Programme) 13.5  - D4 Grants for provision and renovation of Swimming Pools 5.6  - - Irish Sports Council...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information that the Deputy seeks is available in the 2013 Revised Estimates Volume which was published on 17th April 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Exchequer Returns (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The full details of my Department’s 2013 allocations are published in the Revised Estimates Volume and are available on the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform website. This year my Departments Vote 31 Appropriations in Aid allocation total in excess of €438million comprising of a Capital receipts allocation of €270m and a...

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

Leo Varadkar: To provide such a breakdown will require a detailed examination of the training and development plans identified for individual officers under the Performance Management and Development System.  Work on compiling the requested information has commenced and it will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: A list of the individual offices requested is set out in the table below. Expenses such as utilities (oil, gas and electricity) and building maintenance are charged to the Office Premises Expenses category of the Departmental budget. Estimating annual expenditure on these items presents significant challenges.  For example in the case of utilities which are a large item in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: VAT Rates Reductions (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I am very conscious that the tourism and hospitality industry would like to see the rate continued through 2014 and beyond. I am also conscious that the VAT reduction costs the Exchequer an estimated €350 million a year.  I am supportive of retaining a reduced rate, but that can only...

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

Leo Varadkar: Discussions are still underway in relation to the finalisation of the TEN-T Regulation and the relevant road maps. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Once the details of the TEN-T road network are settled upon any subsequent progress on individual road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy, pilot licensing, is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority, an Agency under the remit of my Department.  I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.  I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (28 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: 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 authority. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Calming Measures (28 May 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 Council....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Sites (28 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Fáilte Ireland compiles figures annually on the visitor numbers to free and fee-paying visitor attractions.  These figures are published on the Fáilte Ireland website.  I have provided a web link to the relevant document below.  As the matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland, I am referring the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (28 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Funding applications under the Ten-T 2012 Calls are required to be for either Works or Studies. In relation to transport, proposals for both Studies and Works pertaining to railway infrastructure were submitted by my Department. In addition, proposals were also submitted directly by Dublin, Cork and Shannon Foynes port companies, which I was happy to endorse. These proposals are presently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (28 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Dart Underground project was postponed in November 2010 arising from the very difficult financial situation and the reduced funding for capital projects. The DART Underground tunnel element which had been proposed as a PPP required significant Exchequer support and is not currently affordable given the level of resources available for transport...