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Written Answers — National Roads Authority: National Roads Authority (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542, 543 and 544 together. While as Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the functions of the National Roads Authority, it is an independent statutory body established under the Roads Act 1993 in the execution of those functions. The questions asked by the Deputy in relation to the use...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. In relation to policy on this issue the Government has announced the preparation of a new capital investment framework for the period from 2012. This will be overseen by my colleague Deputy Brendan Howlin, Minister with responsibility for public expenditure and...

Written Answers — Road Safety Authority: Road Safety Authority (17 May 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. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if there is no reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: While no new round of the sports capital programme has been advertised since 2008, the programme is still very active with €33 million being provided in the Estimates to fund the programme for 2011. No decision has been made about the timing of further rounds of the programme

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: As landing fees and air traffic control fees at Shannon Airport are the responsibility of the Shannon Airport Authority and the Irish Aviation Authority respectively, I have forwarded the question to the two authorities for direct reply to the Deputy. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 2057The number of applications by civilian airlines for permits to carry munitions in 2010 was 1352. A total of 1307 of these applications were granted. Approximately 8% of all applications were made in respect of requests to overfly Irish airspace without landing in Ireland. Permits are not issued to persons but to civilian airlines. The Department is currently seeking legal advice to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1The number of credit cards issued by the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport is ten. Details of the card holders in question are outlined in the table below: Card Holder Grade Card Issuer Chris Reynolds Director of Irish Coast Guard Visa Jurgen Whyte Head of Air Accident Investigation Unit Visa Brian Hogan Chief Marine Surveyor Visa Colin Murray Irish Coast Guard Officer...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1Following 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, is a matter for the NTA. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if there is no reply...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1The matter raised is an operational one 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 there is no reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1Officials of my Department are engaged in discussions with the Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food on the matter. Discussions have also taken place with the Office of the Attorney General in relation to a number of complex legal issues arising in the transfer. It may take several months to iron out these issues and it may require primary legislation.

Written Answers — Public Procurement Contracts: Public Procurement Contracts (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to him shortly.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1Under 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. In 2008, the RSA reviewed the car testing specification and, following this review, proposed that a number of new test items be introduced to the National Car Test. A public consultation process was...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1This is an operational matter for the port company in which I have no function. It is not open to me to make directions to the State Companies of this nature.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to him shortly.

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded to him shortly.

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (17 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: 1I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 to 562 together. Since I was appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on 9 March, I have participated in the photocalls listed below with the details requested by the Date Detail Amount Of time Cost to the Department 7 April Launch of Luas City West line 30 mins None 19 April Solheim Cup '150 days to go' launch 30 mins None 3 May Launch...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (12 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has responsibility for five Regional Harbours operating under the provisions of the Harbours Act 1946 including Baltimore Harbour. The Harbour is managed under the Harbours Act 1946 by Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Authority, composed of commissioners whose duties include the management, control, maintenance and operation of the harbour. Policy in relation to the future...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is a matter for Dublin Bus. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if she does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (12 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Road classifications are updated from time to time to take account of changes to the road network. My Department is currently in the process of reviewing road classifications and I expect to consider proposals for such shortly. The current classification of the ring of Kerry as a national secondary road is consistent with its role of serving major tourism traffic.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (12 May 2011)

Leo Varadkar: To date over 7,400 projects have benefitted from the Sports Capital Programme with over €739m paid out to fund essential sports facilities at national, regional and local level. While no new round of the Programme has been advertised since 2008 the Programme is still very active with €33m being provided in the Estimates to fund the programme for 2011. No decision has been made about the...