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Written Answers — Irish Coast Guard: Irish Coast Guard (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As part of the Croke Park Agreement, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport engaged a specialist International maritime transport management consultancy, Fisher Associates, to undertake value for money reviews of services provided by the Irish Coast Guard and the Marine Survey Office. The reports call for a comprehensive integrated programme of work to enhance maritime safety and...

Written Answers — Irish Coast Guard: Irish Coast Guard (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Since 2008, €168,000 has been spent on capital works and building maintenance projects at the Marine Rescue co-ordination station at Malin Head. In addition, new communications systems are currently being installed in the Malin Head station, which has been closed since May, as part of a general upgrading of communications infrastructure in the Coast Guard. It is expected that the upgrade...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I am currently examining proposals in relation to the use of agricultural and works vehicles on Irish roads and I will announce my decision in due course. I also understand that the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications received a presentation from Professional Agricultural Contractors (Ireland) recently and I anticipate correspondence from the Committee on the matter.

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have noted the concerns expressed regarding the cost incurred by accommodation providers in their choice of booking engines. Ultimately,however,a decision to use a booking engine is a commercial choice for the provider. In this regard, accommodation providers will usually take into account the commission rates on rooms sold and the market exposure and flow of business that the booking...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I am currently examining proposals in relation to the use of agricultural and works vehicles on Irish roads and I will announce my decision in due course.

Written Answers — Regional Road Network: Regional Road Network (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The following tables show the schemes submitted by the two Councils under the Specific Grant Scheme and the allocations subsequently made: Fingal County Council SG Applications 2011/2012 AmountSought 2011 2011Allocation AmountSought 2012 2012 Grant Allocation Tyrellstown Link Road €20,500,000.00 €6,000,000.00 €0.00 €0.00 Porterstown Link Road €1,620,000.00 €800,000.00...

Written Answers — Olympic Games Facilities: Olympic Games Facilities (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Athletes from over thirty countries will have travelled to Ireland for training or participation in Olympic/Paralympic related events before the London Games. The US Synchronised Swimming Squad, South Korea Olympic Swimming Squad, UK Paralympic Swimming Team, UK Water-Polo team and individual swimmers from Poland, Venezuela, Surinam and the Cayman Islands participated in training camps at the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has committed to contributing funding of £25m per annum in 2015 and 2016 towards this project. However, the planning and delivery of the project, including the overall financial arrangements, is a matter for the Northern Ireland Authorities and the Northern Ireland Roads Service.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Government's programme for the funding of capital projects to 2016 is set out in the "Medium Term Exchequer Framework 2012-16". Due to the overall reduction in funding for transport infrastructure the priority to 2016 is to protect investment made to date and to maintain safety standards. The limited funding available over and above this priority will only be provided for projects which...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 898 and 899 together. The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Commuter Coach Parking: Commuter Coach Parking (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter referred to by the Deputy is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have arranged for your question to be sent to the NTA for a direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not get a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Fáilte Ireland: Fáilte Ireland (17 Jul 2012)

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

Written Answers — Ministerial Allowances: Ministerial Allowances (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As a Member of the Oireachtas and an Office holder I receive my allowances as a Member of the House. These allowances are a matter for the House itself under Article 15 (10) of the Constitution and are not a matter for which I am answerable. Travel and subsistence allowances are payable in accordance with circulars issued by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. These circulars...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (17 Jul 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, such as the N22, 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 the...

Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Motor cyclists represent a disproportionate number of road fatalities compared to the number of motor cycles registered. While the trend is continuing downwards, in 2010 motor cyclists were the third highest category of road user fatalities at 17, behind car users with 130 road fatalities and pedestrians with 44 road fatalities. To date in 2012, 10 motor cyclists and 2 pillion passengers...

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Primary Coastal Search and Rescue services in Ireland are provided by a combination of RNLI Lifeboats, Community Rescue Boats, and response boats operated by Volunteer Coast Guard Units. These services can be augmented by the Naval Service ships on a request and 'as available' basis, in addition to support that can be provided by other vessels of opportunity. The RNLI operate a lifeboat in...

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (17 Jul 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 the Deputy's question to the...

Written Answers — Air Pollution: Air Pollution (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I have no knowledge of the activities or phenomena described by the correspondent. The issue of air quality is under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government who advised that an environmental monitoring programme is undertaken by the Environment Protection Agency, which publishes a comprehensive annual report on air quality. The most recent...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (17 Jul 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 (Ardara Main Street forms part of the N56) 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...