Results 32,561-32,580 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (4 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The query raised by the Deputy relates to an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have therefore referred the question to Iarnrod Eireann 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: Public Transport (4 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as LUAS BXD, now comes under the remit of the NTA in accordance with the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008.  LUAS BXD to Broombridge is designed to be a key element in an overall integrated transport network for Dublin.  It will create a LUAS network by joining the LUAS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Development Projects (4 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: At yesterday’s major conference on Irish civil aviation policy I announced that the Government has confirmed its decision in principle of last May to separate Shannon Airport from the DAA and merge it with a restructured Shannon Development. This decision will free the board and management of Shannon airport, together with their employees, to bring a fresh approach to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: This is a matter for Bus Éireann 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: Railway Stations (4 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Arrangements for the construction of railway stations are an operational  matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have therefore referred the question to Iarnrod Eireann 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: Public Transport (4 Dec 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), such as LUAS BXD, now comes under the remit of the National Transport authority (NTA) in accordance with the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008.  Pre-construction enabling works will proceed in 2013, with the main construction of the project not commencing until 2015. I understand that there has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (29 Nov 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, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (29 Nov 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 Act 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The Gort-Tuam PPP project is one of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (29 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993.  The carrying out of works on these roads is a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. In July this year, the National Roads Authority (on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (29 Nov 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, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (29 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue of bus stop improvements is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Eireann.  I have referred 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: Road Safety (29 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Daytime Running Lights (DRL) involve motorists either using their dipped headlights during the hours of daylight or fitting dedicated daytime running lights in an effort to make vehicles more conspicuous and hence increase road safety by reducing the number and severity of road traffic collisions.  An increasing number of vehicles have dedicated DRL fitted as standard, and it became...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (29 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the operation of the testing process under the SPSV skills development programme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (29 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has received over 2,170 applications for funding under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  This is the largest number of applications ever received under the Programme. Departmental officials are processing all applications and this process will take some time due to the volume of applications received. I expect to be able to announce the list of successful applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (29 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has received over 2,170 applications for funding under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  This is the largest number of applications ever received under the Programme. Departmental officials are processing all applications and this process will take some time due to the volume of applications received. I expect to be able to announce the list of successful applicants...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pilot Training Courses (29 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 279 together. On 28 September last the High Court ordered the liquidation of the Pilot Training College Waterford (PTC).  Unfortunately PTC is not an isolated example – there have been other similar failures in other European Member States in the recent past, including in the UK, where students also suffered...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Advertising Standards (29 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: This is a matter for the relevant public transport provider and the advertiser in conjunction with the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI).  The ASAI set standards for advertising and adjudicate on complaints received, including those for alcohol drinks advertisements.

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Coast Guard (28 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Before I respond on this issue, I would like to divert slightly and endorse the view expressed earlier by Deputy Humphreys. I support the proposed development of a plaza around College Green. If we were to develop a Luas service there and ban cars from the area and, possibly, construct a tunnel underneath, it could be a fabulous space. We have preferential shares in Bank of Ireland which...

Topical Issue Debate: Irish Coast Guard (28 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Deputy for his comments and invitation to visit Malin Head over the summer which provided a useful opportunity for me to see the centre in operation. As I said, significant changes in the Coast Guard in terms of efficiencies, information technology and structures will be required. There will also be a need to free up a particular number of staff from the Coast Guard and Marine...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering (28 Nov 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.