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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Irish Rail.  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 (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Irish Rail.  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 (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Irish Rail.  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: West-Link Toll Bridge (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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Revenue (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The main economic benefit to Ireland of 'The Gathering Ireland 2013', is expected to be experienced next year when it aims to generate up to 325,000 additional overseas visits, and through the long-term impact of raising Ireland's profile as a place to visit.  It is not possible to make meaningful estimates of the economic benefit to date.  However, ‘The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Pilot Training Courses (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this particular question, i.e. pilot training, is the responsibility of the Irish Aviation 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: Roadworthiness Testing (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: On 13th July 2012, the EU Commission published proposals relating to roadworthiness testing and roadside checks of vehicles.  The proposals include a number of measures including the introduction of compulsory testing of mopeds and motorcycles with the first periodic inspection four years after first registration, then again after another 2 years and annually from year 7...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licence Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The new centralised driver licensing system, under which the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will take over from the local authorities as the sole national driver licensing authority, will come into effect in January 2013.  The necessary legislation to enable this to occur was passed earlier this year. The new system will involve a central unit in the RSA and three outsourced contracts...

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

Leo Varadkar: The provision of bus services is an operational matter for Bus Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, and not one in which I have any role.  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 10 working days.

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

Leo Varadkar: I appointed Mr Sean Benton, a former Chairman of the Office of Public Works,  as Chairman of the National Sports Campus Development Authority.   The Government, on my recommendation, appointed Mr Kevin Bonner, a former Secretary General of the Department of Enterprise and Employment, as Chairman of Dublin Bus and member of the CIE Board. Both of these appointments are to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational one for Fáilte Ireland and I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy.  If he does not receive a reply within ten working days he should contact my private office

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (27 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for Bus Éireann and not one in which I have any role.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (27 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational one for Fáilte Ireland and I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy.  If he does not receive a reply within ten working days he should contact my private office

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (27 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for Bus Éireann and not one in which I have any role.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Tenders (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Specific procedures to be followed by State bodies in relation to procurement are set out in the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. It is the responsibility of the Board to satisfy itself that the requirements for public procurement are adhered to and to be fully conversant with the current value thresholds for the application of EU and national procurement rules....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Responsibilities (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Specific areas of responsibility in my Department were allocated to both Minister of State Alan Kelly and Minister of State Michael Ring. However, the functions which were delegated do not include the exercise of statutory powers. Minister of State Kelly, apart from some general responsibilities, has lead responsibility for the following - Real Time Passenger Information and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Projects Funding (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 to 213, inclusive, together.   The matters raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and I have asked the agency to reply directly to the Deputy.  If you do not receive a reply within ten working days please contact my private office. However, I am informed by Fáilte Ireland that the first phase of the project...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Test Regulations (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: From 19 January 2013 onwards, all vehicles used to undertake the driving test for categories C, EC, EC1, C1, D, ED, D1 and ED1 are required to be fitted with anti-lock brakes, regardless of the year of registration.  However, following discussions with schools of motoring who would be affected by this change, it was decided that more time was required to allow some schools to upgrade...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (26 Sep 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The question refers to correspondence circulated by SIPTU regarding difficulties faced by the Irish Airlines (General Employees) Superannuation Scheme (IASS), which is a multi-employer scheme involving Aer Lingus, the Dublin Airport Authority and former SR Technics employees.   Resolution of the funding difficulties in the scheme is a matter for the trustees, the companies...