Results 33,441-33,460 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The National Transport Authority (NTA) was established on 1 December 2009. In accordance with the Dublin Transport Authority (DTA) Act 2008, the functions of the NTA include securing the provision of public transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). Among the functions of the NTA with respect to the GDA transport infrastructure is the development of an integrated,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: No bonuses have been paid to employees of my Department in 2011 and none are planned for 2012.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The payment of performance related pay is a matter for the Boards of the State agencies concerned. However, the operation of performance-related award schemes for Chief Executive Officers in the public bodies is currently being reviewed by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Pending the outcome of the Review, the Government has made its policy clear that such bonuses should not...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The following staff in my Department earn over â¬100,000 per annum in the positions indicated: POSITION NUMBER Secretary General 1 Assistant Secretary 5 Chief Surveyor 1 Deputy Chief Surveyor 1 Chief Aeronautical Officer 1 Aeronautical Officer 2 Chief Engineer 1 Principal Adviser - Engineer 1 Special Advisor to Minister 1 Principal Officer 4 This is gross income, before...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: My Department does not hold the information requested by the Deputy. I have, however, forwarded your request to all agencies under the remit of my Department for direct reply to you. If you do not hear within ten working days please contact my private office.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: Details of CEO remuneration and commencement of service are available from the relevant annual reports of the port companies. Contracts with CEOs are normally concluded on the basis of an initial term and a maximum duration (usually 7 years). The total term served depends on the Board of the company and on the CEO meeting performance standards which are set and evaluated by the Board.
- Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that following the Government decision in principle to separate Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority and to merge it with a restructured Shannon Development, the Steering Group that is charged with bringing forward proposals for the implementation of the decision has now been established and held its first meeting yesterday. The Steering Group is...
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agency for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply from the agency within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The funding of festivals and events is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. However, I understand that Failte Ireland have no record of receiving an application in respect of the Irish Performing Arts Festival.
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1011 and 1013 together. The role and functions of the National Roads Authority (NRA) are as set out under the Roads Act 1993 as amended which is to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of national roads. For this purpose, it has overall responsibility for planning and supervision of construction and maintenance works on these roads....
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (6 Jun 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 assessment and...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) such as the renewal of the bus fleet and the provision of Wi-Fi. I understand that Dublin Bus is currently...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: I understand that discussions are taking place between the operators and Kerry County Council in relation to this matter. I would point out that the facility in question has already received capital funding of â¬3.8m from the Department. The Department does not however have any current funding available for such purposes.
- Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The following table outlines the staff that I have appointed to my office since March 2011. Name Position Salary Former retired Public Servant in Receipt of Pension Dominic Miller Press Advisor â¬83,337 No No Brian Murphy Special Advisor â¬105,837 No No Mary Donohue Personal Secretary â¬45,939 No No John Carroll Policy Advisor in lieu of Personal Assistant â¬49,790 No No John...
- Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: My officials and I keep the relevant Ministers and Departments informed on priority, affordable and viable transport projects ready to proceed to construction over the medium term should additional funding for capital investment become available either from the Exchequer or other sources. Given this, in relation to the specific meeting referred to by the Deputy, there was no additional...
- Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: The traffic management guidelines which were prepared in conjunction with the then Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, issued in 2003. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance on a variety of issues including traffic planning, traffic calming and traffic management. In particular, chapter 8 of these guidelines deal with selecting the appropriate type...
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (6 Jun 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.
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and 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 is capital budget, the assessment and...
- Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (6 Jun 2012)
Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the greater Dublin area (GDA), such as Hansfield train station, comes under the remit of the NTA. Noting this...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (6 Jun 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 statutory matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The M20 project has been withdrawn from An...