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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Services Provision (4 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together. My Department has responsibility for policy in relation to the transport, tourism and sport sectors and regularly engages with Local Authorities on these issues either directly or indirectly through its agencies. In particular: funding is provided by the National Transport Authority to the local authorities in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Project Contracts (3 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.  Noting this I have referred this part of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (3 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issued raised is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann 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 (3 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred these questions to the NRA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (3 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I understand that the number of additional DART and Intercity railcars brought into service by Iarnród Eireann during the period in question is as follows: Iarnród Éireann - new rolling stock into operation dates Year Fleet 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011   2012 Total InterCity Railcars 12 114 51 0 0 57 234 DART Railcars 36 40 0 0 0 0 76...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Dublin Bus Services (3 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus services is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and not one in which I have any role. I have referred the Deputy's question to both Dublin Bus and 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 Improvement Schemes (3 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred your question to the NRA for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (3 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department's role in relation to tourism is primarily concerned with national policy and it is not involved in providing support to individual tourism projects. Fáilte Ireland provides a range of non-financial supports and advice to new tourism businesses.  Should any person wish to establish a tourism business for the purpose of providing visitors with astronomy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority Staff (3 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The staffing aspect of the centralisation of driver licensing in the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is being addressed in the context of the Croke Park Agreement and in consultation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER). DPER has indicated that there should be no overall increase in public sector numbers as a result of the centralisation of driver licensing....

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I am informed by the company with regard to Swanlinbar, Bawnboy and Ballyconnell that between five and ten passengers per day use each service. I realise this is extremely inconvenient for the 20 people or so affected but there are probably as many people, if not more, who are not using this service because of the route it currently takes. That is the type of decision Bus Éireann must...

Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I thank the Members for raising this important issue. First, it must be stated that I have no personal or ministerial power when it comes to bus routes and route frequencies operated by Bus Éireann. The provision of bus services and the routes they take are operational matters for the company management in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, NTA, which is the licensing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Noise Pollution (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 589 and 613 together. I have asked the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which is under the aegis of my Department, to liaise directly with the Deputy. The IAA is the Competent Authority in Ireland with the responsibility, inter alia, of ensuring that airport authorities adopt a balanced approach in dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus services and the routes they take are operational matters for Bus Eireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. The Wexford/Dublin Expressway service, as with all Expressway services, does not receive a subsidy either directly or indirectly. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Port Development (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: A number of our State commercial port companies including Dublin, Dún Laoghaire, Cork, Shannon Foynes and Waterford are members of the Cruise Ireland marketing co-operative, which works to promote the island of Ireland as a premier cruise destination. Fáilte Ireland has provided funding to the Cruise Ireland marketing co-operative to aid their continuing work in promoting this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Licences (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has responsibility for the licensing of aerodromes in Ireland so 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: Departmental Agencies Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The membership of the Board to the National Transport Authority (NTA) may be found on the NTA's website.  However, I outline below the current membership, county of residence and the date of appointment for each current serving member. Member County of Residence. Date of appointment John Fitzgerald, Chairman Dublin 01/12/2009 Gerry Murphy Dublin 01/12/2009 John...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Staff Remuneration (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The list of allowances and rates payable to staff in my Department are as set out in the table below.  These are classified as allowances in the nature of pay and are subject to income tax and other deductions.   Certain allowances cannot be paid in combination with other allowances, for example an on-call allowance is not payable to staff in receipt of shift allowance etc. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The public roads passing through the town of Dunboyne are regional or local roads.  The default speed limits for different categories of road, including roads in built up urban areas,  are specified in the Road Traffic Act 2004.  There is provision in Section 9 of that Act for local authorities to make bye-laws providing for special speed limits in specific...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (2 Oct 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 (2 Oct 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...