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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 775 and 776 together. The issues raised are matters for Irish Rail and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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 Improvement Schemes (19 Feb 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. The N17/18 Gort-Tuam project was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, the European Commission is conducting a detailed examination of Ryanair's offer for Aer Lingus under EU Merger Control Rules. Following detailed consideration of the most recent offer by Ryanair for Aer Lingus the Government  decided that it was not prepared to support the offer because of the significant negative impact that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I am delighted to place on record how highly I and my Department value the  service provided by Coast Guard Volunteers and I am committed to fully supporting their work, management and training, coupled of course with an on-going focus on increasing efficiencies and effectiveness in providing a better service to those in peril on our coastline and inland waters. The Volunteer...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 782 and 785 together. Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) responsibility for the collection and analysis of structured information on road traffic collisions now lies with the Road Safety Authority. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The Road Safety Authority is in the process of finalising the next Road Safety Strategy, which will cover an 8 year period from 2013 to 2020.  The aim of the Strategy, like all previous, will be to save lives and prevent injuries by reducing the number and severity of collisions on our roads.   The new Strategy will adopt a safe system approach by reinforcing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the promotion of Ireland abroad generally is a matter for my colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, while responsibility for the promotion of Ireland as a tourist destination is a matter for the tourism agencies. With regard to the promotion of Ireland as a tourist destination overseas, I am advised by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (19 Feb 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: Regional Airports Passenger Statistics (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Kerry Airport, is a privately owned company, and the Deputy should address any queries regarding the airport’s performance, including regarding passenger numbers, to the airport management.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 788 and 789 together. The provision of bus services is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions 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 Traffic Offences (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: A submission has been received in my Department from the PARC organisation and a reply is currently being prepared. The operation of section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, as amended by section 63 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, is entirely a matter for the Courts Service and my colleague Minister Alan Shatter T.D., Minister for Justice and Equality.    

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Civil Aviation Regulation (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In December last I facilitated a conference  at which I launched a review process for the development of a new national civil aviation policy for Ireland. A wide array of industry representatives including Ryanair and Aer Lingus and wider stakeholder groups were invited to debate what the policy should contain. Following on from that conference I will shortly publish a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Operations (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Ireland is well serviced in terms of ferry connectivity as the market offers a diverse range of viable maritime links in and out of the State. This is vital to facilitate trade and tourism. There are currently six shipping lines providing passenger services, with approximately 500 sailings weekly between Ireland and Britain and continental Europe, depending on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Both myself and Minister of State Ring have ongoing dialogue with the key sport stakeholders on the strategic issues and challenges facing the sector and on the sport policy priorities and actions required for the future development of sport.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 799, 800 and 803 together. Both I and the Department are in regular contact with the stakeholders in the tourism sector and kept advised of issues of concern to the industry. The Government's plans to improve overall competitiveness are set out in the Programme for Government.  I have also outlined my priorities to 2016 for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has now carried out a major review of ports policy. The new policy is designed to provide a coherent framework for all state owned ports and allow for their future development in a manner that suits their individual circumstances. The policy will be considered by the Government in March and it will be published following Government approval as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (19 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility in relation to the European Union's overall Multi-Annual Financial Framework for the period 2014 to 2020 is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Finance in the first instance.  On the 7/8th February, political agreement was reached on the Multi-Annual Financial Framework for 2014 to 2020. This is the first step in terms of overall...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department’s Vote 31 budget allocations and provisional outturns are published and available on the website of the  Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. My Department's gross provisional outturn for 2012 expenditure  totalled €2.050m comprising current expenditure of €825m and capital expenditure of €1,225m.   I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (14 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the driver licensing system is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and I have no power to intervene in individual cases.  As such, I have referred this matter to the RSA for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please contact my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Feb 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and 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.