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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Training (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The 2012 outturn for my Department under the Travel and Subsistence subhead X02 was €1.069 million.  Applying the percentages prescribed by the Deputy would reduce this amount as follows:    - Amount saved 1% €10,690 5% €53,450 7% €74,830 10% €106,900 12% €128,280 15% €160,350 17% €181,730 20%...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The allocation for 2013 for training and development in my Department is €150k. The impact of applying the percentages to this figure is set out in the table below:   Budget 2013 % Reduction Saving €150,000 5 7,500   7 10,500   10 15,000   12 18,000   15 22,500   17 25,500   20 30,000

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 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: Programme for Government Implementation (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department's  2011- 2014 contains in Appendix 3 a table of the commitments in the Programme for Government which fall under remit of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The Government reports annually on progress with the Programme for Government. The 2013 report was published in March 2013 and is available on the Department of the Taoiseach Progress...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consultancy Contracts Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is a matter for the agencies themselves. I have forwarded the query to the agencies for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within 10 working days please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The use of a mechanically propelled vehicle without motor insurance is an offence under Section 56 of the Road Traffic  Act, 1961 as amended. The maximum fine on summary conviction is €5,000, with the actual amount being at discretion of the Judge hearing the case. In addition to the fine, where the Judge intends applying a consequential disqualification following conviction,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As I explained to the Deputy in my response to the Question referred to, there are sound arguments against allowing partial parking on pavements. The key concerns are: that footpaths are provided for the safety of pedestrians and to segregate vulnerable road users from passing or parking traffic on the roadway; that footpaths are not constructed to the same specifications as roads and are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Tourism Ireland is responsible for the overseas promotion of Ireland as a tourist destination and decisions on the type of advertising used are entirely operational matters for the agency itself. I have no role in such day-today decisions as they are best made by the staff on the ground having regard to the overall priorities set out in Tourism Ireland's Business Plan. Accordingly, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Legal Costs (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has obtained legal advice outside of the Office of the Attorney General 9 times in 2011 at a cost of €19,862; 17 times in 2012 at a cost of €19,088; and 8 times to date in 2013 at the cost of €39,391.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Staff (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Employees and directors of Bus Éireann are required to comply with relevant provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Act, 1995 and the Standards in Public Office Act, 2001 and a copy of the Code of Business Ethics for Employees and Directors is available on the company's website.  If the Deputy is aware of any specific details of possible corruption he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1195, 1196 and 1198 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (16 Jul 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: Airport Security (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As mentioned in my response to Question No. 562 on 9th of July 2013, non-EU civilian aircraft engaged in fuel/technical stops in Ireland or over flying Ireland are not required to notify or seek any authorisation from my Department. Technical notifications to the Irish Aviation Authority are of course required for air traffic control purposes. If such an aircraft is landing in Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 1st December 2009, the provision of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as the purchase of new buses, comes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (16 Jul 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: Tourism Industry Issues (16 Jul 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 9% rate continued through 2014 and beyond.  I am supportive of retaining a reduced rate, but that can only be justified on the basis of clear evidence of the impact of the reduction. As the Deputy is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Overseas Visitors Statistics (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The collection of statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO).  I understand that the CSO does not provide a regional breakdown of statistics in their monthly 'Overseas Travel' publication. I am aware, however, that Fáilte Ireland, provides an estimated regional breakdown of overseas visits on an annual basis, based on research of its own as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has no direct input into how local authorities allocate their own funding. Grant assistance for the upkeep of the regional and local road network is provided by my Department.  These funds are intended to supplement a council's own financial input. Use of this grant aid is governed by a Memorandum (which is updated from time to time) to ensure that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have been made  aware by the IAA that it is considering the introduction of limited restrictions in its air traffic control services at Cork Airport as a result, in particular, of low night-time traffic levels at the airport. In this context, however, it is necessary to bear in mind that under the provisions of the Irish Aviation Authority...