Results 1-20 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — National Theatre: National Theatre (11 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: As I have informed the Deputy previously on this matter, I have no direct involvement in the day to day operations of the Abbey Theatre. Decisions made in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy are a matter for the Board and management of the Abbey Theatre, which operates independently of my Department.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: The total Exchequer allocation to the National Sports Campus Development Authority for 2010, as published in the 2010 Revised Estimates, is €7.754 million (comprising €4.112m in current funding and €3.642m capital). Of the total current allocation, an amount of €1.612m will meet the day-to-day funding requirements of the NSCDA, including staffing cash, and the provision of an...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: The club in question has received €657,896 in funding under the Sports Capital Programme, all of which has been drawn down.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: The club in question has received €340,461 in funding under the Sports Capital Programme, all of which has been drawn down. Most recently, a payment of €142,500 was made by the Department on 19 November 2009 and a further payment of €7,500 was authorised on 2 March 2010 which may have been received by the club.

Written Answers — Tourist Accommodation: Tourist Accommodation (9 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277 and 278 together. The Irish Bed and Breakfast Working Group produced its report – "Towards Competitiveness and Distinction" in June 2008 following which an implementation group chaired by Ms Mairead Lavery was established. Both groups comprise members of the bed and breakfast representative bodies, marketing groups and independents. The implementation...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: The grantee in question was allocated a number of grants under the Sports Capital Programme between 1996 and 2004. The grant allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the Programme, which include the execution of a Deed of Covenant and Charge. A Deed provides, inter alia, for a refund of the grant in the event of the facility not continuing to be used for the purpose for which...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: The Deputy will be aware that my colleague, the Minister for Finance, has stated that it is his intention to widen, if possible, the tax base on which betting duty would be applied. Bets placed either on-line or over the phone are generally with out-of-State companies so applying betting duty is therefore problematic. However, officials from the Department of Finance, in conjunction with...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (9 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: My Department has paid the following amounts annually in respect of car mileage since 2007 to date in 2010: 2007 €82,981.34 2008 €61,507.43 2009 €34,819.13 2010 to date €3,283.90 My Department has paid the following amounts annually in respect of rail and bus tickets since 2007 to date in 2010: 2007 €18,764.07 2008 €21,552.96 2009 €30,796.37 2010 to date € 3,302.85

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (3 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with the provisions of section 8(1) of the National Tourism Development Authority Act, 2003, it is a day-to-day matter for Fáilte Ireland to encourage, promote and support either inside or outside the State (a) the development of Tourism traffic within and to the State and (b) the development and marketing of tourist facilities and services within the State. I have received...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: Since the introduction of the moratorium, a total of five vacancies have arisen in the Department, two at Assistant Principal level, two at Higher Executive Officer level, and one at Executive Officer level. One of the Assistant Principal posts has been part-filled by an officer returning from a career break on a work-sharing basis. These vacancies would, in the absence of the moratorium,...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: The Department has incurred no expenditure in the period 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009 on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces for use by civil and public servants. Any such expenditure by the agencies under the aegis of the Department is a matter for the agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 Mar 2010)

Martin Cullen: The scheme of performance-related awards in the civil service applies to Deputy and Assistant Secretaries and equivalent grades. Three assistant secretaries in the Department, on the relevant assistant secretary salary scale, qualified for performance related pay prior to that payment being abolished in the Department.

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (25 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The programme of capital works required to facilitate the reopening of the Natural History Museum is almost complete and thereafter a number of tasks will be undertaken by the National Museum in terms of the preparation of the exhibition and education spaces. The Natural History Museum is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday 28 of April.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (25 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The club in question received provisional allocations totaling €114,000 under the Sports Capital Programme in 2003 and 2006, including CLÁR top ups. The provisional grant allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the Programme which require that a Tax Clearance Certificate or C2 details is provided to the Department by the grantee in respect of each supplier from whom the...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: I am aware of the comments referred to by the Deputy which I understand were made in response to a specific question posed by a journalist at a regional tourism event organised by Fáilte Ireland, and related to preliminary estimates of overseas visitor numbers to the regions to end-September 2009. I have acknowledged on many occasions that we are currently in a very challenging period for...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (23 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: A provisional allocation of €80,000 issued to the club in question under Sports Capital Programme on 8 August 2008. The letter of provisional allocation specified that, before the grant could be formally approved, the grantee must fully meet all of the Programme's terms and conditions. On 4 February 2009 the Department wrote to the grantee regarding a change in the Programme's terms and...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (23 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular format below. This Department observes the Department of Finance Guidelines for Engagement of Consultants in the Civil Service. Consultants are only employed by the Department in circumstances where specialised knowledge or expertise, which is not available in the Department or elsewhere in the public service, is required for a...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: I understand that a revised Feasibility Report was approved for Ballaghadereen pool in October 2007, leaving Roscommon County Council to proceed to the next stage, the preparation of the Preliminary Report, which is still awaited by the Department.

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: As I have previously informed the House, special funding of €2.5 million was allocated from the dormant accounts fund for the appointment of Sports Inclusion Development Officers (SIDOs) in 20 Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in 2008. The SIDOs were appointed on two-year contracts to provide opportunities for persons with a disability to participate in sport and physical activity. A...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The Department participates in various blood donation campaigns organised by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS). Information in relation to the blood donation campaigns is circulated periodically in the Department in Dublin and transportation to the D'Olier Street clinic is organised by the IBTS for staff of the Department who wish to donate. Posters and flyers supplied by the IBTS...