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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Agencies (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Government decided in May 2012 to restructure Shannon Development and to transfer its enterprise support functions to Enterprise Ireland and the IDA, and its tourism functions to Fáilte Ireland. The transitional arrangements associated with these moves were examined over the following months as part of the work of a Change Management Task Force. This decision was confirmed by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Ranks (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on 1st December 2009, the provision of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as Luas Broombridge, now comes under the remit of the NTA. The construction of the Luas Broombridge project (also referred to as the Luas BXD Project) was approved by An Bord Pleanála in August of this year...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Agencies (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Programme for Government sets out the measures which the Government are taking to achieve economic recovery. The Programme places a heavy emphasis on tourism as one of the key areas for the generation of employment and also on the delivery of effective transport services. The Action Plan for Jobs 2012 is  designed to have 100,000 more people in work by 2016 and 2 million...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Responsibilities (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I expect to finalise priorities for 2013 over the coming days in consultation with Ministers of State Kelly and Ring.  The priorities, which flow from the Programme for Government, the Department's Statement of Strategy 2011-2014 and Ministerial initiatives were considered by the Ministerial Management Board of the Department last week. As was the case...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy will appreciate that the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.    Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 Dec 2012)

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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (20 Dec 2012)

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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy in relation to the average number of passengers at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports 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.   In relation to Knock...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Accident Investigations (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Following the accident which occurred to an Irish Air Corps air ambulance helicopter on the 19th June 2012 near Borrisoleigh Co Tipperary, the Minister for Defence requested that an investigation would be carried out in accordance with the Regulations set out in S.I. No. 460 of 2009 and that the Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of my Department would take the lead role in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department's role in relation to tourism is primarily concerned with national policy and the State Tourism agencies, under the aegis of the Department, deal with the operation and administration of that policy, including regional tourism development.    In this respect, Fáilte Ireland works with local authorities to maximise the tourism potential of their...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The scheduling and timetabling of train services is an operational matter for Irish Rail in conjunction with the National Transport Authority 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: Tourism Promotion (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one 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: Tourism Promotion (20 Dec 2012)

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 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 (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.   Earlier this year, the National Roads Authority...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (20 Dec 2012)

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 advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Emergency Vehicles (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matters raised by the Deputy are ones that fall within the operational responsibilities of Shannon 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: Local Improvements Scheme (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Local Improvements Scheme provided funding for the maintenance and improvement of private roadways which are, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant landowners.  State grants available to supplement expenditure by local authorities on the maintenance of regional and local roads have been reduced significantly and there will be further cuts over the next few years. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993.  Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants.    Earlier this year the National Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Government's plans to address the economic difficulties facing all elements of the economy are set out in the Programme for Government and place a heavy emphasis on the delivery of effective transport services. In addition, the Government's Jobs Initiative includes a number of measures intended to stimulate tourism by increasing the competitiveness of access transport and our tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (20 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 362 and 370 together.   The Government recognises the key role that the tourism industry will play in our economic recovery and has put in place a range of programmes and measures to support tourism, enhance competitiveness and further grow the sector next year and beyond. Key commitments in the 2011 Programme for Government were reflected in the...