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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I take it the Deputy is referring to the proposals by the United Kingdom Minister for Transport to introduce charges for road use.  I am aware of this, and in particular of the HGV Road User Levy Bill.  It is a matter for any State to introduce road use charges if it wishes, and this is an important option in relation to funding of roads infrastructure, which can benefit both...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Commercial Vehicle Testing Centres (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 681 and 682 together. The appointment of road safety officers is essentially a matter for each local authority. Under Action 16 of the current Road Safety Strategy, each local authority is required to appoint a full time Road Safety Office to promote road safety. However, in the current economic climate, it is accepted that all local authorities may not be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Agencies (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is a matter for the agencies themselves.  I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the various State agencies under my Department's aegis for their response. If the Deputy does not receive a reply from the agencies within ten working days, please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As proposed in the Taxi Regulation Review Report, it is envisaged that there will be a prohibition on the transfer of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences. The underlying principle for this proposal is that a licence should determine a person's suitability to carry out a function and it should have no monetary value or be traded on the open...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Services (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have no function in this matter.  Pedestrianisation is a matter for the local authority in its administrative area. The  assessment of the outcome of pedestrianisation in any individual case would similarly be a matter for the local authority concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (13 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 contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 Nov 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: Sports Capital Programme (13 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (13 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. Noting the above position, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (13 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 contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: In 2010 the Department conducted an online consultation survey with all staff for ideas and contributions on cost saving mechanisms and effective and efficient processes within the Department.  A total of 138 individual suggestions were submitted as part of this process. Of these, 37 are directly related to existing actions incorporated in the Department’s Public Service Agreement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: With the exception of details in respect of the small number of staff whose pensions are being funded directly by the Exchequer, funding details for semi-State  pension schemes are available in the Annual Reports and Accounts of the relevant agencies, copies of which are normally available from the Dail Library or the relevant website.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Museum Projects (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I believe that a sports museum would be an excellent addition to Ireland's sporting and cultural experience and  has the potential to attract widespread public interest. A committee, which is being chaired by Minister of State Michael Ring, has been established to examine the feasibility of developing a Museum of Irish Sport. The first meeting of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The expenditure provisions for my Department are set out in Vote 31 as published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.  This year, my Department’s Gross Vote allocation is €2,041m made up of €796m Current and €1,245m Capital expenditure. My Department's Net Vote allocation is €1,591m made up of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: he Deputy will find a list of all agencies under the aegis of my Department on the Department's website . Since my appointment as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, no bodies have been abolished. However six Public Bodies have been merged. The merger of Dublin Tourism with its parent body  - Fáilte Ireland - is de facto complete. Coaching...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Information in relation to pensions of civil servants that were employed in my Department will be provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 working days please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Pensions (8 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Information in relation to pensions of civil servants that were employed in my Department will be provided by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I have asked the State Agencies under the aegis of my Department to provide the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not receive a reply from the agencies within 10 working days please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Reports (7 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The information sought is being collated and will be sent on to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (7 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.