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Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: NAMA has purchased eligible land and development loans and certain associated loans from participating institutions. Hotels loans have transferred only because they have been advanced to debtors who also have land and development loans. I understand from NAMA that it has acquired loans secured by some 83 hotels located within the State, of which 81 are open for business, with an estimated...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The development of particular accommodation sectors including the Bed and Breakfast Sector is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I am aware that Fáilte Ireland has done a considerable amount of work to assist the sector in recent times particularly in the development of a voluntary classification and categorisation system, supported by a new brand. The sector will also have...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The new 2010 Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) published in January this year constitutes a direction given to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 in relation to the provision of traffic signs, other than regulatory signs. It provides details of the traffic signs which may be used on roads in Ireland, including their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each...

Written Answers — Tionscal Turasóireachta: Tionscal Turasóireachta (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Is ábhar feidhmiúil do Fáilte Ireland é an tábhar seo a ardaiodh. Táim taréis Ceist Pharlaiminte an Teachta a chur faoi bhráid Fáilte Ireland le freagra díreach a chur amach. Muna bfhaigheann tú freagra laistigh de dheich lá oibre bheinn faoi chomaoin agat dá bhféadfá mo oifig phríobháideach a chur ar an eolas faoin scéal más é do thoil é.

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issues raised are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to the agencies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Recent figures from the Central Statistics Office show that trips to Ireland for the first eight months of 2011 were up by 11 % compared to the corresponding period in 2010. There were 4,481,800 overseas visitors to Ireland during the eight-month period. All of our main overseas markets showed an increase in visitor numbers for the eight month period with Mainland Europe up by 13 %,...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The operation of the driving test is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Road Fatalities: Road Fatalities (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Responsibility for compilation and provision of road collision statistics rests with the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnrod Eireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I refer to my previous replies to the Deputy in relation to this matter - reference Dail questions numbers 224,226,227,230 on 1 June, Numbers 56,182 and 183 on the 6 July and No 216 on 29 September, 2011. International comparative data on transport costs are not readily available from respected international statistical sources such as Eurostat and the International Transport Forum. My...

Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) regulates airport charges levied at Dublin Airport since 2001. Airport charges at Cork and Shannon Airports are set by the relevant airport authority while charges at the six regional airports, which are owned and operated independently, are a matter for each airport concerned. A study of airport charges conducted in 2010 by the Airports Council...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Funding for all capital transport projects for the next five years will be determined in the context of the capital review which will be published tomorrow. I will announce my Department's plans for capital expenditure immediately thereafter.

Written Answers — Transport Sector: Transport Sector (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Since my appointment as Minister, I have sought to meet with the Chairpersons and Senior Management of the State agencies for which I have responsibility. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for both myself and the Chairpersons to raise issues of relevance. Additionally,officials of my Department maintain contacts at various levels with agencies and other stakeholders on an...

Written Answers — Tourism and Leisure Sectors: Tourism and Leisure Sectors (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Government has taken a number of initiatives to encourage growth in the tourism sector. The Jobs Initiative recognises the vital contribution of tourism to employment, economic activity and exports. The reduced VAT rate on a range of labour-intensive tourism services from 13.5% to 9% is a major concession providing an opportunity to enhance the competitiveness of Irish tourism. The...

Written Answers — Tourism and Leisure Sectors: Tourism and Leisure Sectors (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I recognise that the Sport sector generates a significant economic return on Exchequer investment. Both myself and Minister of State Ring have ongoing dialogue with the key sport stakeholders on the strategic issues and challenges facing the sector and on the sport policy priorities and actions required for the future development of Irish sport to continue to maximise the economic benefits...

Road Safety (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 and 28 together. The question relates to the drivers' forum that informs the Road Safety Authority regarding driving instructors and driving tests. Responsibility for regulation and oversight of driving instruction rests with the Road Safety Authority, RSA. In accordance with the Road Traffic (Driving Instructors Licensing) (No. 2) Regulations 2009,...

Tourism Promotion (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The question relates to the Global Irish Economic Forum and other initiatives, including the Gathering. Participants in the 2011 Global Irish Economic Forum discussed the Government's priorities for economic renewal, job creation and the restoration of our reputation abroad, and explored how people at home and abroad could work together to contribute to economic recovery. It was in this...

Tourism Promotion (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: With regard to the Gathering, a chairman, Mr. Tim O'Connor, has been appointed and is in place. The next step is to appoint a board to oversee implementation, which will happen soon. There will be a voluntary council of champions and individual well known celebrities who are being approached and asked whether they will promote the project. There will also be an executive team, the members...

Tourism Promotion (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I appreciate the Deputy's comments. As I said, a dedicated funding stream has not yet been identified. We certainly have not agreed the budget for next year at this stage, as we are only beginning those discussions, having finished discussions on the capital budget side. Like all spending issues, I am sure there will be a reduction in the funding available for festivals next year, although...

Pension Provisions (9 Nov 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish airlines (general employees) superannuation scheme, IASS, is a multi-employer scheme involving the employees of Aer Lingus, the Dublin Airport Authority and the now non-operational SR Technics. Following the enactment of the State Airports Bill 2004, all former employees and pensioners of Aer Rianta became employees and pensioners of the DAA and are, accordingly, covered by this...

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