Results 35,361-35,380 of 40,330 for speaker:Leo Varadkar

Written Answers — Hospitality Sector: Hospitality Sector (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The Government's programme for National Recovery recognises that the big challenge for Ireland is to develop a strategy that will allow job growth and sustainable enterprise. In that regard, the Government intends to implement a number of sectoral initiatives in areas that will create employment in the domestic economy and the Government Programme also specifically includes tourism as a key...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: Statutory responsibility for the application of speed limits is vested in members of county and city councils. The Road Traffic Act 2004 establishes default speed limits that apply to defined categories of roads and which can only be changed by county and city councils through the making of special speed limit bye-laws. Section 9 of the 2004 Act sets out the range of special speed limits...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one 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 — Taxi Regulations: Taxi Regulations (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The recently agreed programme for Government contained a commitment to "review and update the regulation of taxis to ensure that taxi services are recognized as a key component of the public transport system and we will provide for a forum for discussion between the regulatory authorities and taxi providers". I am currently familiarising myself with the areas under my control in the...

Written Answers — Hospitality Sector: Hospitality Sector (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one 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 — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The information sought by the Deputy is available from June 2002 when the Department of Transport was formed and is set out in the following tables. Table 1 outlines the number of special advisers appointed to the Department of Transport, the cost of each special adviser and the gender ratio around the appointments in the period between June 2002 and February 2011. Table 2 outlines the...

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

Leo Varadkar: Under the Sports Capital Programme, funding is allocated to sporting and to voluntary and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. No decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Programme.

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: There were four such Transport Council meetings that Minister Dempsey was entitled to attend in the 12 months before 9 March 2011. The details are: 11th March 2010 - Minister Dempsey did not attend as he was travelling to represent the Government for St. Patrick's Day; he was represented by a senior official of his Department. 24th June 2010 - Minister Dempsey did attend. 15th October 2010...

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

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). 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 — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). 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 — Public Transport: Public Transport (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The issue raised is an operational matter for Dublin Bus in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA). 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 — Tourism Sector: Tourism Sector (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one 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 — Road Network: Road Network (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 434, 435 and 440 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. 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...

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

Leo Varadkar: Dublin Bus operates the Airlink service connecting the Airport with the city centre and also Dublin Bus Sightseeing Tours. These are commercial services and are separate from the Public Service Obligation (PSO) services. They are operated in competition with private operators who provide similar services in the Dublin area. These commercial services, while making a small annual profit, are...

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I have no function in the matter. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. If no response has been received within ten working days, please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The primary objective of national ports policy is to provide a framework for the provision of port services, which are efficient, effective and adequate for the needs of our trading economy. A Port Policy Review is currently underway. A public consultation took place last year on future ports policy and my Department is considering the submissions received. Encouraging competitive conditions...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I attended the recent launch of the public consultation on a masterplan for the port. Once completed, the masterplan will outline the company's vision for the development of the port over the next 30 years. I very much welcome this initiative being taken by the company and would encourage all stakeholders to engage constructively in the process. It is in line with international best practice...

Written Answers — Airport Charges: Airport Charges (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to commence a review of the regulatory regime for airport charges later this year. At this stage is too early to say when this process will be completed.

Written Answers — Airport Charges: Airport Charges (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: The complaint referred to by the Deputy is under investigation by the European Commission. The Commission requested a response from my Department and in reply a submission has been made. In the circumstances, it would be inappropriate to publish this while the matter is still under investigation.

Written Answers — Regional Airports: Regional Airports (12 Apr 2011)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 443 to 458, inclusive, together. With regard to the PSO air services, my Department has formally applied to the EU Commission to continue the routes linking Donegal and Kerry with Dublin two routes. In line with EU regulations regarding the procurement of PSO air services these new contracts are expected to be in place before year end.I am considering issues...