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Written Answers — Salvage Operations: Salvage Operations (30 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 210 together. The Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck) Act 1993 governs salvage and wreck issues. The day to day operation and implementation of the provisions in the Act is the responsibility of the relevant Receiver of Wreck, who is an official of the Revenue Commissioners (Customs). Under Section 34 of the Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck)...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (30 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Neither the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport, nor the State tourism agencies provide grant funding for marketing to new start up tourism businesses. The National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, does however provide a range of business supports to tourism businesses in areas including Sales Connect, Mentoring, Web Check, Online Learning, Professional Development...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (30 Jun 2011)

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 within ten working days.

Written Answers — Irish Coast Guard: Irish Coast Guard (29 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Irish Coast Guard regularly pre-positions assets at major events such as Volvo Ocean Race, Tall Ships events, Cork Week Regatta, and any costs are captured within the overall training and incident response budget. Volunteers involved are entitled to claim an allowance for their time on service. This allowance is the same for any incident response and the current rate is €10.16 for the...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (29 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of projects to be...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (29 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I presume the Deputy is referring to Luas Citywest which will be officially opening on Saturday 2 July next, with passengers services commencing at 12 noon. This 4.2 km rail line will have 5 new stops at Fettercairn, Cheeverstown, Citywest Campus, Fortunestown and Saggart serving local communities and the Citywest business area. There will also be a 300 space park and ride at Cheeverstown....

Written Answers — Public Service Remuneration: Public Service Remuneration (29 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Following the recent Government decision to cap the salaries of persons serving in higher positions across all sectors of the public service at €200,000 and at €250,000 for Chief Executive Officers of commercial state companies, I will seek voluntary waivers of 15% of salary from current incumbents whose salaries are in excess of these figures or a lesser amount if the application of the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Jun 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 delivery of the National Car Test. The RSA has overall responsibility for the operation, oversight, development, quality assurance and delivery of vehicle testing arrangements. The testing function is carried out by Applus+, since January...

Written Answers — Departmental Functions: Departmental Functions (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Deputy will be pleased to hear that senior Departmental officials have been in contact with Mr McIlroy to see if a reception could be arranged.

Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Earlier this month I set out the terms of reference for the taxi regulation review in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will address a wide range of issues relating to the taxi sector and will allow for consultation with all the stakeholders, including the taxi industry and consumers. On Friday last, I made a further announcement concerning the membership...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) (No 2) Act 1977 sets out the statutory framework within which powers are delegated to Ministers of State. Under the relevant legislation, the powers of Ministers of State are subject to the superintendence of a Minister of Government and can be revoked at any time. The following extracts are particularly relevant: (d) every statutory power and duty...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 553 and 558 together. Decisions relating to the re-opening of rail lines are a matter for Iarnród Eireann in the first instance. The company has advised me that it continues to engage with the Port Company and potential customers, to establish if a viable commercial case exists to reopen the line. Iarnród Eireann is keen to ensure that the zinc from Pallas...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have not yet considered proposals to introduce legislation regarding alternative operators taking over existing or redundant railway lines. The purchase or lease of existing or redundant railway lines is a matter for CIE. I have referred the Deputy's question to CIE 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 (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual national 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 — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The following table shows the private car rates payable to Ministers/Ministers of State. Rates per Kilometres Official Motor Travel in a calendar year Engine Capacity up to 1200cc Engine Capacity 1201cc to 1500cc Engine Capacity 1501cc to 2000cc Engine Capacity 2001cc and over Up to 6437km 39.12 cent 46.25 cent 59.07 cent 70.89 cent 6438km and over 21.22 cent 23.62 cent 28.46 cent 34.15...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As mentioned in the Deputy's question, I have previously welcomed the initiative Dublin Port Company has taken to develop a masterplan for the future development of the port over a 20-30 year timeframe. It is in line with international best practice for the long term planning of port infrastructure and is consistent with efforts to improve integrated transport planning more generally. It is...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Any study on the possible impact of changes in the school transport system on local traffic volume and safety such as that referred to by the Deputy would be a matter for the appropriate local authority, in this case Donegal County Council. I would suggest that the Deputy raise the matter with them. As the school transport services comes under the remit of the Department of Education and...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table. Year Number of...

Written Answers — Salvage Regulations: Salvage Regulations (28 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 561 to 563, inclusive, together. The Merchant Shipping (Salvage and Wreck) Act 1993 governs Salvage and Wreck issues. The day to day operation of the Act is the responsibility of the relevant Receiver of Wreck, who is an official of the Revenue Commissioners (Customs). Salvage services for a state owned vessel are regulated in law in the same manner as other...