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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 622 to 624, inclusive, together. Exchequer funding allocated to the Road Safety Authority in 2013 is €7,802,000. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility its own expenditure and the way it is allocated. Inter agency relations...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airlines Regulations (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This question refers to the so-called 'one bag rule' imposed by some airlines whereby they restrict to one, the number of bags that can be brought into the cabin of an aircraft by passengers.   This is currently a matter of individual airline policy and is not regulated under EU law.  Under proposals published by the European Commission to amend Regulations 261/2004 and 2027/97...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department and the National Transport Authority are working with Iarnród Éireann to increase the efficiency and attractiveness of existing rail services. The Government continues to provide substantial Exchequer investment in the rail network despite the significant financial challenges.  In the past two years a total of almost €385 million...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Officials in my Department maintain regular contact with their counterparts in the Department for Regional Development in Belfast regarding railway infrastructure issues. For example officials from both administrations met on a number of occasions to discuss the Trans European Network (Ten-T) and Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Regulations during the period when both Regulations were...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: EU Funding (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Trans European Network–Transport (Ten-T) 2007-2013, €9.4m has been allocated for expenditure on the Planning & Design phase of the Tunnel element of the DART Underground programme. Three applications relating to the rail network were submitted by my Department this year under the Ten-T 2012 Calls. I understand that the application in respect of the Studies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Sport makes a significant contribution to the economy and is an important driver of growth and employment. The sport sector's contribution to the economy includes sports tourism, ticket sales, subscriptions and the cost of playing sport, together with the purchase of sports equipment and an economic value of time given by volunteers.    The "Assessment of Economic Impact of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 630 and 631 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Expenditure (8 Oct 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: Capital Programme Expenditure (8 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Government's policy in relation to the funding of capital projects to 2016, including the development of rail and road links, is set out in the "Infrastructure and Capital Investment 2012-16: Medium Term Exchequer Framework". Due to the overall reduction in funding for transport infrastructure the priority to 2016 is to protect investment made to date and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (3 Oct 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 each local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (3 Oct 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 advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (3 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus and 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 (3 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann 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: Road Safety Issues (3 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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: Sports Funding (2 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am aware of the proposals presented by the Federation of Irish Sport in their pre-budget submission on behalf of Irish sport. Government investment in sport supports a large number of jobs around the country and any proposals regarding further job creation are to be welcomed. The Deputy will be aware that decisions regarding funding for sport will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Alcohol Advertising (2 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy will be aware that the proposals with regard to prohibiting sponsorship of sporting events were presented by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Alex White. Following on from the proposals made by the Minister of State I have had one meeting with drinks industry groups and have had no meetings with any individual alcohol producing company. On the 17 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (2 Oct 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...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for giving me the opportunity to introduce the Bill. It will build on the record of improvement in safety on our roads over the past decade and introduce measures that will further contribute to road safety in the years to come. We have witnessed a dramatic reduction in the number of deaths from 415 in 2001 to 161 in...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (1 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Other Questions: State Airports (1 Oct 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy rightly pointed out, a great deal can be achieved without legislation. Already, for example, the staff have transferred, there is a common board and a new chief executive officer has been appointed. The decline in passenger numbers has halted and numbers are starting to recover. Shannon Group is on course to break even financially this year, which is a major achievement by...