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Written Answers — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (16 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The regulation of the taxi industry, including matters related to vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. The NTA is currently reviewing the small public service vehicle standards and will commence a public consultation on proposed measures this year with a view to advancing new regulations to come into force in early 2012....

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (16 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 works to be funded...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 650 and 651 together. 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, including the N14 and the N56 roads, are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The decision taken in 2008 to include the aviation sector in the EU emissions trading system followed an extensive process of discussion, widespread consultation and negotiation. EU Directive 2008/101/EC, which entered into force on 2 February 2009, has since been transposed into Irish law and the Environmental Protection Agency is now at an advanced stage of preparation, in consultation...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Foynes Port is owned and operated by Shannon Foynes Port Company, a commercial State company established under the Harbours Act 1996. Under the Act the company is responsible for planning and developing the port. I am not currently in receipt of any specific plan or proposal concerning the port or surrounding lands

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has no role in relation to the appointment of auditors. Under Article 33 of the Constitution, the Comptroller and Auditor General is defined as the person who shall, on behalf of the State, control all disbursements and audit all accounts of moneys administered by or under the authority of the Oireachtas.

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Prior to 3 December, 2009, Ministerial approval was sought for increases in standard single fares by CIE and by the Railway Procurement Agency(RPA) in the case of Luas fares. In October 2007, the CIE companies applied for a fares increase of 8-10% to cover increased operating costs and the provision of additional services. The RPA sought an increase of 4.15% in Luas fares to cover additional...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 Jun 2011)

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 including the N11, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (15 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 — Rural Transport Services: Rural Transport Services (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 659, 660, 663 and 665 together. As the Deputies may be aware, there is a recognition within the Programme for Government of the importance of the Rural Transport Programme. Specifically the Programme states that "the rural transport network is vital for rural communities as a reliable and sustainable transport service. We will maintain and extend the Rural...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Fáilte Ireland is only responsible for strategic development and promotion of the English-language education sector, supported by Tourism Ireland through its offices overseas. Enterprise Ireland, which falls under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation, has the lead role in the development, promotion and marketing of international higher education generally. The...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy 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 — Airport Development Projects: Airport Development Projects (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Grant aid for urgently required safety works at Donegal Airport including replacement of the airport's localiser system (instrument landing system) and the reconfiguration and overlay of the airport's runway is currently being provided by my Department to the airport. I understand this work is well under way and should be completed within the next few months. As Donegal Airport is a private...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The audited 2010 Annual Report and Financial Statements for Bus Éireann have recently been placed in the Oireachtas Library and are also available on the CIÉ website, www.cie.ie. The annual accounts include details in the notes to the Accounts (Note 17) of revenue and costs broken down by commercial, including Expressway, and public service obligation services.

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy is aware, the Government recently announced a comprehensive review of capital spending which is now under way. The review will examine capital proposals across all sectors of the economy to establish a set of priority projects and programmes that will support economic recovery and provide new employment opportunities. The results will form the basis of a new National...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has a range of policies in place to encourage the use of public transport, walking and cycling by staff travelling to and from work. I understand that 79% of my Department's staff travel to work either on foot, by bicycle or by public transport. My Department's Workplace Travel Plan includes provision of information to staff on timetabling of public transport services and...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Department pays €116.97 per month rental for telecommunication services in respect of my constituency office. To date, no bill for usage charges has been received. The Houses of the Oireachtas provides a managed IT service for Ministers' constituency offices, which my Department has availed of. The charge for 2011 is expected to be €4,500. Two civil servants (clerical officers)...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (15 Jun 2011)

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 matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. I draw the Deputy's attention to section 19 of the principal...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 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 matters for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources, supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded is...

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (15 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 roads projects are matters 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...