Results 34,721-34,740 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The amount spent on taxis by this Department in 2010 was â¬13,757. The amount of money provided for taxi services in 2011 is included in the overall budget for travel allocated to cost centres throughout the Department. There is no specified allocation for Taxis. Departmental staff members only use taxis during the course of their duties where justified for business reasons. There are no...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (14 Sep 2011)
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. Noting the above position, I have referred...
- Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The decision by the previous Government to reduce to two the number of routes covered by public service obligation (PSO) air services was taken in line with the Value for Money Review of the Exchequer Expenditure on the Regional Airports Programme published in January 2011. This review took account of a number of factors including the performance of the services, the requirement to make best...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy is aware, under the Harbours Act 1996 once she was elected to the Dáil she could no longer serve as a director of New Ross Port Company. In April this year, Kilkenny County Council sought to nominate another Councillor to fill the vacancy on the board. I responded to the Council in May explaining that, due to the changes introduced in the Harbours (Amendment) Act 2009, the...
- Written Answers — Sail Training: Sail Training (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport does not have a role in the provision of Sail Training. Prior to the sinking of the Asgard II this was a function carried out under the aegis of Coiste an Asgard and the Department of Defence. Given the current fiscal position where significant savings are being sought in both current and capital expenditure from my Department's allocations,...
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The issues raised are a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus. 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 — State Airports: State Airports (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: As issues associated with the construction of Terminal 2 at Dublin airport are the responsibility of the Dublin Airport Authority, I have forwarded the question to the Company for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Driver Training: Driver Training (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: Last April I introduced the Essential Driver Training (EDT) scheme, which is one component of the Graduated Driver Licensing Scheme (GDLS) developed by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) during 2010. EDT means that learner drivers are for the first time required to take a comprehensive series of lessons with Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) which will cover the entire range of skills...
- Written Answers — Tachograph Applications: Tachograph Applications (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the processing of digital tachograph applications. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
- Written Answers — Road Traffic Regulations: Road Traffic Regulations (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The new lower blood alcohol limits are contained in the Road Traffic Act 2010. The recommendations to lower the drink driving limits were informed by a number of issues including known driver behaviour, past offending rates, enforcement practicalities, best international practice and analysis of data held by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. Alcohol, even in small amounts, has well...
- Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: A cost benefit analysis was not undertaken in relation to the document entitled "Guidance for the Control and Management of Traffic at Road Works". The goal of the guidance document is to provide a safe working environment for road workers and to enable the safe and efficient passage of traffic and other road users through road works sites. It is in line with national and international best...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The amount spent by the Department on taxis for staff and others in each of the last four years is as follows: Year Amount 2007 â¬41,477 2008 â¬26,053 2009 â¬13,183 2010 â¬13,757
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The spending details of credit cards held by Departmental staff over the past four years is as follows: Year Amount 2007 â¬100,436 2008 â¬83,769 2009 â¬23,172 2010 â¬25,701 There are eleven Department staff who hold credit cards. The credit limits range from â¬3,000 to â¬12,700. The amount specifically spent on Entertainment is as follows: Year Amount 2007 â¬4,849 2008...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was established on 9 March 2011. The numbers of persons employed in each of my Ministers of States' private offices and constituency offices and the amount paid in respect of salaries since then to date in 2011 is set out in the following tables. Minister of State Kelly Office No Of Persons Employed Salary Cost Private 6 (incl 2 Civilian...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was established on 9th March 2011. There are two special advisors in my Department. The contract and remuneration is still being finalised in respect of one and the amount paid in respect of the other to date is â¬31,600.
- Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was established on 9 March 2011. The numbers of persons employed in my private office and constituency office and the amount paid in respect of salaries to date in 2011 is set out in the following table. Office No Of Persons Employed Salary Cost Private 10 (incl 2 Civilian Drivers) â¬278,000 Constituency 4 â¬49,125
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The budget approved by the Department of Finance for ICT expenditure in my Department for 2010 was â¬17.4 million. The actual ICT expenditure for 2010 was â¬10.3 million. The proposed ICT budget in my Department for 2011 is â¬9.9 million. All purchases of ICT equipment, regardless of value, are subject to national guidelines and European procurement regulations. There is a continuous...
- Written Answers — Expenditure Reviews: Expenditure Reviews (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: Departmental submissions to the Comprehensive Review of Expenditure (CRE) are a central part of the overall pre-budget deliberations of the Government. As such, release of these documents could not be considered in advance of Government decisions on the forthcoming Budget. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has already indicated that it is his intention to publish the reports...
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Sep 2011)
Leo Varadkar: The 2011 National Road Grant allocations were announced in January this year. Details of all projects allocated funding can be found in the 2011 National Road Grant Allocations booklet, a copy of which can be obtained from the Dáil Library.
- Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (14 Sep 2011)
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 its capital budget, the assessment...