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

Written Answers — Railway Stations: Railway Stations (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a 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 — Air Services: Air Services (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy falls within the operational responsibilities of Dublin Airport Authority. I have referred the question to the company for direct reply. I ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten working days.

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 — Traffic Regulations: Traffic Regulations (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The programme for Government contains a commitment that this government "will legislate to regulate the vehicle clamping industry." In fulfilment of this commitment, my Department is considering the various aspects involved in such legislation. I would welcome any input the Deputy may wish to offer on the shape this legislation should take. I hope to be in a position to publish a Bill...

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I join the Taoiseach, party leaders and other Members in extending my condolences to Patricia, Tom, Clare and the rest of the Lenihan family on their sad loss. I extend my condolences to the Fianna Fáil Party, for whom a bright light has gone out. I first got to know Brian when I was a young councillor in about 2003, at which time he was Minister of State responsible for children. He was...

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (9 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue of contra-flow parking on public roads was examined as part of the last review of the road traffic legislation dealing with traffic and parking in 2005. I am advised by my department that it is believed that the introduction of a restriction on such parking would not address the matter of vehicles crossing the roadway to use a parking space and may further disrupt the flow of...

Written Answers — Departmental Estimates: Departmental Estimates (9 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Revised Estimate Volume, which is currently being prepared by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, will incorporate the changes arising from the transfer of functions for Tourism and Sport into my Department's Vote. It is a matter for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to publish the Revised Estimates Volume, after which my Department will be advised of the date...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (9 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The number of staff employed in my Department was 518.29 Whole Time Equivalents (WTE) at 31st May 2011. This includes the transfer of tourism and sport functions into the Department, which increased staff numbers. The number per grade is set out in Table 1 attached. The salary scale applicable to civil servants serving at 1st January 2010 are set out in Department of Finance Circular...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (9 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As the Deputy will be aware, the distribution of the proceeds of the National Lottery is the responsibility of the Minister for Finance. Grants for sporting bodies and the provision of sports facilities and recreational facilities are part funded by the National Lottery, but the annual Estimates do not include a breakdown of the source of funding between National Lottery and Exchequer funding.

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

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) come under the remit of the NTA. The legislative basis for this is Section 11 (1) (e) of the DTA Act 2008 "Principal Functions of Authority - The principal functions of the Authority are to secure the -...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Shannon Development. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Shannon Development 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 (8 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. Within its capital budget, the assessment and...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (8 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, responsibility for the delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of park & ride facilities in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a matter for the NTA. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question, insofar as the GDA is concerned, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my...

Written Answers — Coast Guard Service: Coast Guard Service (8 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: In relation to the current staffing complement and impending retirements of staff at Valentia, Malin and Dublin a panel of candidates have been created by the Public Appointment Service from which three new Officers have been recruited and are currently undergoing their new entrant training. A Deputy Divisional Controller promotion competition has also been sanctioned. Further take up off the...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (8 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The future of the Smarter Travel Areas Programme is currently under active consideration in the context of the available budget for 2011 and the National Recovery Plan. The size and availability of a funding stream for the delivery of a Smarter Travel Areas programme of any scale must be considered in the context of the Government's and my Department's overall priorities. The local...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The leasing of land by the State commercial port companies is an operational matter in which I have no function. The companies may well regard such information as confidential. I have referred the Deputy's question to Mr. Gerry Dunne, Chief Executive Officer of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company, for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Jun 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The National Sports Campus Development Authority Act, 2006, provides for the establishment of the National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA), which succeeds Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited (CSID) in function and responsibility and continues the role of overseeing, planning and developing a National Sports Campus at Abbotstown (Blanchardstown). This question relates to...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 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. Within its capital budget, the assessment and...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 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 are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. In particular, the allocation of funding in relation to the...