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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Last November the Government considered a Memorandum on the discussions and analysis to date on a potential bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023. While the Memorandum identified a number of challenges, the great potential of the event is also clear and I believe that hosting the Rugby World Cup on a cross-border basis in 2023 would be a great opportunity for Northern...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Status (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) which has responsibility  for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Luas Cross City project, reports regularly to my  Department on the progress of this project. The current position is that the project is progressing to agreed timelines and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I am aware that the company referred to is looking at the scope to develop a tourism element of their business. Following contacts with my Office, the company was advised to contact the Tourism Agencies in the first instance. I understand the agencies were subsequently contacted on the proposals and are liaising directly with Evercam.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I have instructed the National Transport Authority (NTA) to update the existing 2010 business case for DART Underground. I made this request as a result of the recent High Court Judgement on the DART Underground Railway Order which ruled that the period for serving Notices to Treat for the purpose of compulsory purchase of property under the Order should be 18 months rather than the 7...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Policy (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: This question relates to the development of a new National Aviation Policy. Following a consultation process over the last year I intend to publish a draft National Aviation Policy for Ireland next week. This will be available on my Department’s website . The consultation process covered all elements of aviation policy and the draft National Aviation Policy takes account of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Priority Question No. 1 on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with section 13 of the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, I approved the draft Integrated Implementation Plan for the period 2013 to 2018. The Plan was also the subject of a public consultation conducted by the National Transport Authority in August/September 2013.  The plan as approved was published on 3rd April 2014 and a copy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As far as my Department is concerned the position is as outlined previously.  I was very disappointed that the project could not be funded under the INTERREG IVA programme because of the substantial funding gap between the tenders for the construction of the Narrow Water bridge and the project sponsors' original estimates.  The budget for regional and local roads has suffered major...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The Road (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 182 of 1997), give local authorities the power to apply restrictions to heavy goods vehicles from entering particular public roads or areas.  As it is a matter for each local authority to determine if, and where, such restrictions should apply within its functional area, I have no function in restricting vehicular access to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The implementation of individual national road schemes (such as the Dublin Port Tunnel) which provide for tolling, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993-2007. Moreover, the statutory power to levy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The subject of this question is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have referred the question to them for direct reply.  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: Traffic Regulations (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I intend to introduce these regulations as soon as possible.The Office of the Attorney General has been working on a draft of the regulations in question, and I understand that good progress has been made.  I would be cautious about predicting a precise date for completion.  However, I hope that the process of drafting will be completed very soon, and I can assure the Deputy that I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: In accordance with the European Communities (Vehicle Testing) Regulations 2004, S.I. 771 of 2004, all commercial vehicles over one year old (including vintage trucks) must complete a roadworthiness test and have a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness if used in a public place. Although there is no exemption for vintage vehicles, such vehicles are tested to the standards that the vehicles...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents Data (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 265 together. The subject matter of these questions is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have referred the questions to them for direct reply.  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: National Car Test (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have referred it to them for direct reply.  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: Air Services Provision (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: This question relates to the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services Scheme, which includes the Kerry/Dublin route, the contracts for which end in November this year. The programme on regional airports post 2014 is currently being developed in my Department. This will reflect the recommendations arising out of the published IWA Knock Study Group, which are being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question 42 answered on the same topic.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 275 to 277, inclusive, together. The approved Tourism Ireland Corporate Plan 2014 - 2016 includes a target of increasing overseas visits to Ireland by 13% by 2016 compared to 2013.  Priority overseas markets will again be the United States, Great Britain, Germany and France, which together deliver almost three-quarters of all our overseas...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (15 May 2014)

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. The improvement and maintenance...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (15 May 2014)

Leo Varadkar: Comprehensive data on capacity across the spectrum of tourist accommodation is available in the Research section of the Fáilte Ireland website, . Statistics for the period January to October 2013, also available on the website, show hotel occupancy rates of 64%, an increase of 1% on the same period in 2012. Hotel room capacity remained unchanged between 2012 and 2013. Occupation rates...