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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (25 Jun 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 a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Contracts (25 Jun 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: Irish Diaspora Centre (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Government’s Infrastructure and Capital Investment Framework 2012-2016, published in November 2011, includes a commitment of support for a Diaspora Centre or Diaspora Museum should a suitable project and partner be available. Accordingly, I asked Fáilte Ireland to carry out a scoping study on the development of such a centre and the most suitable means by which it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Funding for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area, such as the roll-out of Wi-Fi on Dublin Bus services 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. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Topical Issue Debate (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Providing the information requested would involve a disproportionate use of Departmental resources. However, the information the Deputy requests is available from the publicly accessible Dáil record.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry Regulation (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I take it that the Deputy is referring to the criteria for obtaining a road transport operator licence.  The four criteria are establishment (i.e. a place of establishment within the State), financial standing, professional competence (i.e. a transport manager with a certificate of professional competence in transport management) and good repute.  There are also additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Properties (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Córas Iompair Éireann and I have referred the Deputy's question to CIÉ 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: Bus Éireann Services (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue of bus stop improvement is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport provider and I have referred 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: Ministerial Transport (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I assume the Deputy is referring to applications made to the Marine Survey Office (MSO) in respect of fishing vessels.  In 2013 to date the MSO has received 2 applications in relation to proposals to technically modify existing propulsion engines. The Sea-Fisheries (Community Control System) Regulations, as amended, implementing the Commission Implementing Regulation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The general objectives and principal functions of the National Transport Authority are set out in Sections 10 and 11 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, as amended.  Among the general objectives of the Authority is the development of an integrated transport system which contributes to environmental sustainability and social cohesion and promotes economic progress. As Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority 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: Departmental Programmes (26 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Active Travel Towns programme was launched in 2012 to provide funding to local authorities for the development of plans and infrastructure to support walking and cycling in small and medium sized towns outside of the Greater Dublin Area. Two funding calls have been held to date, under which local authorities have competed for available funding. Limerick County Council received a grant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Revenue (26 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am encouraged by the growth in both overseas visits and revenue to date this year.  The most recent CSO figures for February to April showed a 4% increase in trips to Ireland compared to the same three months in 2012.  Overseas revenue figures (excluding fares) for the first three months of 2013 rose by 12% from 2012 to €541 million. While a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Firstly I would like to explain that the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.  I announced the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Government's commitment to the A5 project, as outlined at the North South Ministerial Council in November 2011 remains in place. At that NSMC plenary session it was noted that the Irish Government would provide £25 million in 2015 and again in 2016 towards the A5 road project.  This is further to the £22 million that the Irish Government has already contributed to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Water Quality Issues (26 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the Blue Flag is an international voluntary eco-label for beaches and marinas that is owned and run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), a non-governmental organisation.  The scheme in Ireland is administered by An Taisce. The Blue Flag programme is completely independent and the award of flags is solely a matter for FEE.  Neither I nor my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (26 Jun 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. Noting the above position, I...