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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Training (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: To provide such a breakdown will require a detailed examination of the training and development plans identified for individual officers under the Performance Management and Development System.  Work on compiling the requested information has commenced and it will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: A list of the individual offices requested is set out in the table below. Expenses such as utilities (oil, gas and electricity) and building maintenance are charged to the Office Premises Expenses category of the Departmental budget. Estimating annual expenditure on these items presents significant challenges.  For example in the case of utilities which are a large item in this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: VAT Rates Reductions (23 May 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 rate continued through 2014 and beyond. I am also conscious that the VAT reduction costs the Exchequer an estimated €350 million a year.  I am supportive of retaining a reduced rate, but that can only...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Issues (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Discussions are still underway in relation to the finalisation of the TEN-T Regulation and the relevant road maps. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Once the details of the TEN-T road network are settled upon any subsequent progress on individual road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Issues (23 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy, pilot licensing, is a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority, an Agency under the remit of my Department.  I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.  I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Vehicle roadworthiness testing is a function of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), and I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to that agency 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: Road Classification (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993, as amended, provides for the Classification of National, Regional and Local roads. Changes to the Classification status of National or Regional roads are by Regulation of which the most recent was in 2011. Roads other than National or Regional roads are automatically classified as Local roads. Roads other than National or Regional roads are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services Provision (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the European Commission has commissioned a study into the issue of air ticket price transparency. The aim of this study is to assess whether the rules on transparency of prices to consumers are meeting their objectives.  The outcome of the study is not available yet. Further information is available from the Commission's website at the following link:

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.  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: Appointments to State Boards (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 275 together. I have every confidence in Paul Mallee as Chairman of Bus Éireann. The Government appointed him as non-executive Chairman of Bus Éireann and a member of the Board of CIÉ on 29th June 2011. At that time he was resident in Ireland.  I am aware he subsequently accepted an employment opportunity abroad...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The amounts allocated to Iarnród Éireann in respect of PSO services since 2010 are as follows 2010  €155.137m;2011  €148.689m; 2012  €166.413m; 2013  €126.888m. The 2012 allocation includes a once-off allocation of €30.667m was paid to Iarnród Éireann in 2012 as part of the additional €36m PSO funding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Discussions are still underway under Ireland's EU Presidency in relation to finalisation of the TEN-T Regulation and maps. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  Once the details of the TEN-T road network are settled upon any subsequent progress on individual road...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Act Employment Targets (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This target is currently being exceeded by my Department, with the total number of employees with disabilities currently at 23, representing 4.7% of the Department's workforce.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am unaware of such a comparison having been carried out. It is difficult to carry out a comparison of subvention levels between transport authorities internationally for a number of reasons, some of which are: the subvention payments for the bus mode is not normally separated out from the other modes such as light and heavy rail and is usually presented as the subvention for all the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Rail Logo Rebranding (22 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please inform my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As the operation of the driving test is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.  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: Fodder Crisis (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I very much welcome the initiative by Shannon Airport Authority to help alleviate the fodder shortages in their local area I understand that the Dublin Airport Authority have undertaken a similar initiative.  I have forwarded the Deputy's suggestion to all of the agencies under my remit for their information and consideration.  If an agency has suitable lands for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Arts Promotion (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The sculptures were provided under the Per Cent for Art Scheme.  The guidelines associated with the Scheme provided for local authorities to commission a suitable piece of artwork from the funds provided by the NRA for the construction of roads projects in their administrative area. The ownership of the sculptures rests with individual local authorities. As Minister, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Travel (21 May 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: Ministerial Staff (21 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.