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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: There is a very sound rationale for centralising driver licensing, on grounds of efficiency and effectiveness of service as well as improved security.  Legislation passed last year provided for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to be the national driver licensing authority. I have received some correspondence on the issues referred to by the Deputy.  Contrary to the premise of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Library Projects (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, 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: Rail Services (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority has entered into a Public Service Obligation Contract with Iarnród Éireann for the provision of rail passenger services in Ireland. The NTA reviews Iarnród Éireann’s performance in this regard and publishes quarterly performance reports, which are available on the NTA's website. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy falls within the operational responsibilities of Dublin Airport Authority 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In line with the Programme for Government, I am generally supportive of the efforts of the State Tourism Agencies and the National Governing Bodies of Sport to attract international sporting events to Ireland where there is a clear tourism benefit. The financial support of such events is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland and is subject to available...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I have noted again the concerns expressed regarding the use of booking engines. I understand that over 62% of all international travel reservations are made using the internet and that is why Fáilte Ireland has a suite of supports available to accommodation providers to assist them in using the internet.  The purpose of these supports, which are very popular...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Service Reform Plan Update (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to the answer to Dáil question number 1133 of the 16th January 2013 which sets out the position in relation to the rationalisation of State Agencies under the aegis of my Department.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: In 2012, I announced that a review of speed limits would be undertaken and to that end, my Department established a stakeholder group to progress this work. The Automobile Association, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, the National Roads Authority, representatives of local authorities and the National Transport Authority accepted my invitation to participate in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (29 Jan 2013)

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

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Matters relating to upgrading works at individual level crossings on the rail network are operational day to day matters for Iarnród Éireann. Therefore,  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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Rebate Scheme (29 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Ultimately this is a matter for the Minister for Finance. The 2003 EU Energy Tax Directive incorporated special derogations which allowed specific excise duty reliefs to be applied in a number of Member States below the EU minimum duty rate.  In the case of public transport services, these derogations included reduced rates to apply to fuel used for scheduled bus services. While these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (24 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The number of persons that currently hold full driving licences is 2,413,936 and the number of drivers that have licences to pull a small trailer behind a car is 799,282. New regulations in relation to driver licences came into effect on 19 January 2013.  These Regulations changed the weight limits associated with towing trailers but will not apply to people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Safety (24 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: I understand from enquiries I have made with the Railway Safety Commission (RSC) that the numbers of suicides that have occurred on the Irish rail network since the year 2000 are as follows: Year         &# xa0;         &# xa0;         No of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (24 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: The club referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  When the 2012 Programme was advertised, my Department issued a guide to filling out the application form which clearly set out the Department’s minimum requirements that applicants had to meet to be considered for funding.  Unfortunately, this application did not meet these...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (24 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: This is a matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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: Ministerial Meetings (24 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Neither I nor any of my officials have  met with any representatives of the tobacco industry in the last six months.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (24 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has provided significant investment for cycling routes, including in the Midlands. The most recent National Cycle Network funding scheme allocated funding for routes along the R420 in Offaly and along the Royal Canal in Westmeath.  The latter in particular builds on extensive previous funding for route development along the Canal in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority (24 Jan 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 maintenance of national roads, including provision for adverse weather conditions, is a matter for the NRA under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In addition the NRA co-ordinates the...

Leaders' Questions (23 Jan 2013)

Leo Varadkar: Westminster salaries.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (23 Jan 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...