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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Parking Regulations (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The possibility of increasing fines for parking illegally in a disabled parking space was considered as part of a review of the Disabled Parking Scheme by my Department in 2010.  The review, which was conducted in consultation with key stakeholders, recommended a number of improvements to the system which have since been introduced, but did not recommend a change in the fines...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Improvement Schemes (6 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Youth Services (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  I have referred the matter and the further details provided to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy.  Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Details of consultancy and other external contracts are published on my Department's website in the features section at the following link: . This information will be updated regularly.  

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1195 and 1245 together.   There has been no retired staff member rehired permanently in my Department since I came into office on the 9th March 2011, but there have been a number of retired staff members and former public servants rehired on a contractual basis or engaged to undertake a specific task. The details are set out in the table...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction, as appropriate, with the Department of Social Protection, who administer the free travel pass scheme.  I have referred 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: Rail Services (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction, as appropriate, with the National Transport Authority. I have referred 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: Bus Services (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issued raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus and I have referred 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: Parking Regulations (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Measures are already in place to deter against such illegal parking.  A fixed charge of €80 applies to parking in a disabled person's parking bay.  The amount of the fixed charge increases by 50% to €120 if it is not paid within 28 days.   If no payment is received within the 56 day period, a court prosecution is initiated.  Where a person does...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cross-Border Projects (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Narrow Water bridge project was submitted for INTERREG IVA funding and the steering group of the Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB) responsible for overseeing the INTERREG programme has recently approved funding of €17.4 million for the project.    As part of the proposed financial arrangements, my Department together with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Belfast Agreement of Good Friday 1998. It is jointly funded by the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive, and operates under the auspices of the North/South Ministerial Council through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland and my Department here.   As...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Maintenance (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Each year the funding provided to the local authorities through the National Roads Authority under the roads budgets are outlined in the road grant allocation booklets, copies of which are available in the Dáil library.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Air access between Ireland and North American is crucially important for trade and tourism. In this regard, there have recently been two important announcements. As part of a recent tourism mission to North America to promote the Gathering, I met with United Airlines in Chicago and a new Chicago-Shannon route has been confirmed for next summer.  In addition, American Airlines recently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (6 Nov 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 BXD, now comes under the remit of the NTA. LUAS BXD to Broombridge is designed to be a key element in an overall  integrated transport network for Dublin.  It will create a LUAS...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The General Scheme of a Road Traffic Bill is currently in preparation in my Department, and I expect to bring it to Government in the near future for approval to draft. Once drafted it is my intention to publish this Bill early next year. Once published, I will introduce it in the Oireachtas at the earliest possible date. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority (6 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: Road Safety (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have no role in the trade of second hand tyres or in the other matters referred to by the Deputy in his Question, which relate to matters of trade  and revenue collection.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I refer the Deputy to my response to his question of 23rd October, a copy of which is reproduced below. The provision of bus services and the routes they take are operational matters for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA).  I have referred the Deputy's question to both for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Following on from the Irish Coast Guard - Value for Money Review , no decisions have been made in relation to the Marine Radio Sub Co-ordination Centres at Valentia or Malin Head. When I published that review, and the Value for Money review of the Marine Survey Office in July last I made it clear that I wouldn't accept or reject any of the recommendations until a full...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Coast Guard (6 Nov 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Both the Marine Survey Office (MSO) and the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) are divisions within the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and are under the responsibility of the Assistant Secretary responsible for the maritime sector. The recently completed value for money reviews undertaken by Fishers Associates into the MSO and the IRCG have recommended closer integration of both...