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Written Answers — Airport Security: Airport Security (22 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The Commission inspection of Dublin Airport took place from 26 to 30 March 2012 and a number of deficiencies were identified and were outlined to my Department and the DAA on 30 March. Measures to address these were taken. A follow-up inspection was carried out on 2 and 3 May and I received indications on 11 May that a negative outcome was anticipated. I received formal notification of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (22 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As this is a matter for the National Roads Authority I have asked the Personnel Officer in my Department to liaise with the HR manager in the NRA, to explore the options available to the individual. I have also asked the NRA to revert direct to the Deputy in this regard.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (22 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (22 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Details of all consultancy payments by the Department are available on my Department's website www.dttas.iefeature.aspx?id=82. It is the policy of the Department in the exercise of its functions to use internal resources as far as possible. These have, when needed, been supplemented by secondments from the agencies operating under the aegis of the Department where it has been practical to do...

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

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: It is the policy of my Department to keep photography costs to the minimum possible. The information requested by the Deputy is available on my Department's website at the following link http://www.dttas.ie/feature.aspx?id=79. This information will be updated regularly by my Department.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (16 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 220 together. As I have previously informed the Deputy, the Government has decided in principle to separate Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority and to merge it with a restructured Shannon Development to form a new entity in public ownership. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and I will now establish a Steering Group...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (16 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Fáilte Ireland provides and funds a suite of training supports for businesses and individuals through supporting education programmes in the Institutes of Technology and direct supports to employees, managers and businesses in the tourism industry. In total an estimated 18,800 trainees, students, employees and employers will receive training and business support from Fáilte Ireland in...

Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (16 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Vehicle Registration: Vehicle Registration (16 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The person in question was the seller of the vehicle and an online change of ownership notice was received in my Department on 4 April 2012 and a Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC) issued to the new owner on 11 April at the address supplied on the change of ownership documentation. The VRC was returned undelivered by an Post indicating that the owner was not known at the address provided....

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (16 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. Detailed analysis of the statistics, including on a county basis, are carried out by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and published in their annual 'Road Collision Facts'. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety...

Written Answers — Bus Services: Bus Services (16 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The operation and provision of bus services is a matter for Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority. The details of routes operated by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann are a matter for the companies and I have referred the Deputy's question to both for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days. The...

Written Answers — National Car Test: National Car Test (16 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the delivery of the National Car Test. In 2008, the RSA reviewed the car testing specification and, following this review, proposed that a number of new test items be introduced to the National Car Test (NCT). A public consultation process...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 May 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 referred the...

Written Answers — Penalty Points System: Penalty Points System (15 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Currently, where the holder of a learner permit is detected driving a mechanically propelled vehicle when not accompanied by and under the supervision of a qualified person, where so required, they commit an offence under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Following conviction in court, they are subject to a maximum fine of €1,000 in the case of a first offence. Section 54(c) of the...

Written Answers — Driver Licensing: Driver Licensing (15 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The proposal to introduce an R plate for newly qualified drivers is one of the nine measures which together will add up to a graduated driver licensing system (GDLS) for Ireland, as recommended by the Road Safety Authority. It is my intention to provide in legislation for many of the elements of GDLS, including the R plate requirement, and these will be addressed in the next Road Traffic...

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (15 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 533, 549, 556 and 557 together. Following on from the Booz Report on the future ownership and operation of Cork and Shannon Airports, the Government has decided in principle to separate Shannon Airport from the Dublin Airport Authority and to merge it with a restructured Shannon Development to form a new entity in public ownership.The Minister for Jobs,...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (15 May 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 — Road Network: Road Network (15 May 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 — Job Initiatives: Job Initiatives (15 May 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 and 544 together. The Jobs Initiative in May last year recognised the vital contribution of tourism to employment, economic activity and foreign revenue earnings. The VAT reduction on a range of tourism services from 13.5% to 9% enhances the competitiveness of tourism businesses. The Visa Waiver Scheme is encouraging visitors from emerging markets to add...