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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Tests (8 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have passed the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. If no response has been received within ten days, the Deputy should contact my office. I have passed the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. If no response has been received within ten days, the Deputy should contact my office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (7 May 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 paid by my Department. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is a matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Renewals (7 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Following a Government Decision of May 2011, responsibility for the driver licence service is being centralised under the Road Safety Authority as and from 12 January this year. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (7 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Minister of State Alan Kelly, represented the Government at St Patrick's Day events in New York and New Jersey.  Details of his itinerary are set out as follows.   Wednesday 13 March 2013 Travel to New York; Trade Meeting with Irish Aviation Company. Thursday 14 March 2013 Meeting with Nuria I. Fernandez CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Meeting with Ashwani K....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Airport Authority Expenditure (7 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy in relation to the amount of money spent by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) on planning enforcement issues falls within the operational responsibilities of the DAA and I have referred the question to the company for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten working days.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I can confirm to Deputy Regina Doherty that I cannot subvent commercial services. Bus Éireann can neither use profits from PSO services to subvent these services nor can it make profits from school bus services. I do not know whether school bus services will be affected. That will be a union call, and it is up to the unions to decide whether they want to affect the school services. ...

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Bus Éireann is not party to the Croke Park agreement. There was no pension levy or public sector pay cut and there will be no cuts to basic pay.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: What the Labour Court recommended is that there be reductions in overtime, premium pay and unvouched allowances and expenses only.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputies for raising this important and pressing matter. Bus Éireann is in a very difficult financial position. It has incurred accumulated losses of €27 million in the past five years, which is unsustainable and now places the viability of the company at risk. In June 2012 the company announced its business recovery plan, with savings of €20 million-----

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I do not know, but the Deputy could listen-----

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: -----if he likes.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy could listen. However, I am sure a script will be provided for him.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I understand the scripts are now being distributed. I also note that none of the Deputies opposite provided a script to me. I was obliged to listen to what they had to say and I hope they will listen to what I have to say. Would it be possible for me to start from scratch?

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy did not distribute it. However, if it is okay with the Deputy, I will not have a row with him over something petty and procedural. This is an important issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have provided a script now-----

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: -----and the Deputy did not.

Topical Issue Debate: Bus Éireann (2 May 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Acting Chairman. I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter. Bus Éireann is in a very difficult financial position. It has incurred accumulated losses of €27 million in the past five years, which is unsustainable and places the viability of the company at risk. In June 2012 the company announced its business recovery plan, with savings of €20...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (2 May 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 reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Expenditure (2 May 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 reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Diaspora Centre Establishment (2 May 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. However, no capital allocation has been made for a Diaspora Centre to date. Accordingly, I asked Fáilte Ireland to carry out a scoping study on the...