Results 31,501-31,520 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commemorative Events (25 Jun 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 contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

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

Leo Varadkar: My Department has been working with both the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Bord Iascaigh Mhara on the legislative and financial supports for a series of maritime safety measures focused on the fishing community, including the mandatory usage of Personal Locator Beacons.  This has involved complex work which is now nearing completion.

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

Leo Varadkar: As Minister I do not confer such recognition on any airport whether it is domestic, trans-Atlantic, European, etc.  I am, however, very pleased at the significant increase in flights and seats between Shannon and North America this year and am confident that this will grow further.  I am also keen to see Shannon secure routes from Russia and Asia should the commercial conditions be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Roads Maintenance Issues (25 Jun 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. Noting the above position, I have...

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

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport.  This includes responsibility for the recognition of sporting organisations as National Governing Bodies of sport and the allocation of funding to those bodies. As this question is a matter for the Irish Sports Council, I have...

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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus 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: Dublin Bus Services (25 Jun 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter was recently brought to my attention.  However, 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 enforcement in relation to road transport matters, and I understand that the matter has already been raised directly with that agency.

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

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism 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: 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...