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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Policy on the provision of tourist and leisure signage on the national primary and secondary road network is a matter for the NRA.  The NRA published their revised 'Policy on the Provision of Tourist & Leisure Signage on National Roads' in 2011 and it is available on the NRA website ().   In light of the above, I have referred the Deputy's question regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Irish Rail 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: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Accessibility improvements to public transport services are being advanced in the context of Transport Access for All , my Department's Sectoral Plan under the Disability Act 2005. The Plan, the latest edition of which was approved by the Houses of the Oireachtas in April 2013, sets out a series of policy objectives and targets for accessible public transport across all modes. The Plan...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Nov 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: Road Projects Status (5 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Legislation (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1275 and 1302 together.  Statutory Instrument 366 of 2008 - Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 sets the maximum height limit of vehicles in this country at 4.65 metres. The derogation was introduced to allow a five-year period within which vehicles operating at heights in excess of the new limits...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Issues (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department established a stakeholder group to progress a review of speed limits nationally. The Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the National Roads Authority, representatives of local authorities and the National Transport Authority accepted my invitation to participate in the Working Group. The Group is putting the final touches to its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have noted the comments in the correspondence attached to the Deputy's question. The Government attaches great importance to the continued operation of Dublin Bus, which is so important to so many of our citizens and to the successful operation of the Irish economy.  I have been engaged almost constantly over the past 18 months in dealing with the financial situation in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (5 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The role of Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, is set out in Section 8 of the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003 which provides that a general function of the Authority shall be to encourage, promote and support the recruitment, training, and education and development of persons for the purposes of employment in connection with the tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar:  Tourism Ireland is the agency responsible for promoting the entire island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. It also provides overseas support for the work of Fáilte Ireland in relation to regional, product and niche tourism.  While the agency does not have a role for the specific promotion of Cork or any other area, I have referred the Deputy's Question...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Given the status of Cork as the State's second largest city with a large concentration of population and industry, I would welcome trans-Atlantic flights to and from Cork. Currently, many people travelling trans-Atlantic to and from Cork travel through UK or European hubs having to 'back-track'. It would be preferable if they could connect through a US city or fly direct to Cork and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: One of the principal recommendations of National Ports Policy which will require legislative amendments is the proposed transfer of control of the Ports of Regional Significance to local authority control.   In August my Department published a Regulatory Impact Analysis type consultation document regarding these proposed amendments to the Harbours Acts. The consultation period has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: VAT Rate Application (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I strongly supported the continuation of the 9% VAT rate on the basis that the initiative had proved to be a major success, improving the competitiveness of the tourism industry, helping to create thousands of new jobs and contributing to the growth in overseas visitors and revenue.    The continuation of the reduced rate is recognition by the Government of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Nov 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I was pleased to welcome the announcement in Budget 2014 of an additional €8 million in capital investment for the Wild Atlantic Way.  The Wild Atlantic Way is set to be Ireland's first long-distance touring route, stretching along the Atlantic coast from Donegal to West Cork.  It is planned to develop it into an attraction of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for 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: Rail Services (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail 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: Departmental Expenditure (5 Nov 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As set out in the Estimates Volume published in October, my Department's gross allocation for 2014 is €1.58 billion. This funding is broken down by programme as follows:  - - 2014 Estimate - - - - Current Capital Total PROGRAMME EXPENDITURE €000 €000 €000 A -...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (5 Nov 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...