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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: I know the Deputy will be fighting for sports funding for Carlow.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: It would be no harm to remind the national governing bodies that the funding will be dependent on having representation at board level. We must fight for more facilities. Frankly, this summer is going to be like Italia 90, in some respects, with our women's soccer team in the World Cup. Any level of inequality would simply not be tolerated. We have to work to get more facilities because I...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Balance (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: That would go against the whole point of it. We have yet to make decisions on that.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: As the stadium referred to by the Deputy is owned by Dublin City Council, any decision on the future redevelopment of the ground is a matter for the Council in the first instance. In terms of my role regarding the development of largescale sporting infrastructure, my Department provides grant assistance for sporting facilities through the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: I am aware of the campaign to have a permanent pool in the Blessington area. In relation to my Department's responsibilities, capital funding for new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools was previously provided through the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP). A total of 52 pools has been completed under the LASPP and three swimming pool projects (Lucan,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland operates two key athlete funding supports, an International Carding Scheme for individual athletes and High Performance Programme funding to relevant National Governing Bodies of sport. The Sport Ireland International Carding Scheme has been in operation since 1999. The Scheme provides direct funding to individual athletes to support their training and competition costs. It...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Dormant Accounts Fund (DAF) sports programme, operated by Sport Ireland on behalf of my Department, is the primary funding stream deployed exclusively to promote increased sports participation amongst disadvantaged communities and people with a disability. This programme provides financial supports to a wide range of locally inspired community projects undertaken by local sports clubs,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Promoting and encouraging integration and unity in the context of sports participation is an inherent part of the Sport for All approach that is central to the ongoing implementation of our National Sports Policy. In this context, the overriding aim is to ensure that all persons have the opportunity to partake equally in sport and physical activity, regardless of age, social-economic status,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Increasing participation levels in sport for all age cohorts as well as addressing women’s participation is an important element of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 and a core priority for me and Minister Catherine Martin. Along with Sport Ireland, the statutory agency for the promotion of sport in Ireland, we will continue to promote and encourage greater participation in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The 2022 Women's Irish Open was the first time since 2012 that women’s professional golf was played in Ireland. The event was an overwhelming success and I am delighted to see it return to Dromoland Castle again in August. Sport Ireland negotiated a one-year partnership contract with the Ladies European Tour (LET) ahead of the 2022 event. Sport Ireland provided funding of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The football associations in the UK and Ireland announced in February 2022 their intent to bid to jointly-host the UEFA European Championships in 2028. Ireland had been due to host part of the 2020 iteration of those championships and so I am well aware of the significance and scale of the tournament and what a positive experience it would be to jointly host it in 2028. On 22 March...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: I recognise the importance of sport and physical activity for the health and well-being of our society and the need to ensure that opportunities are in place to allow all members of society to participate in sport. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, including the promotion of sports participation. A...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Sport Ireland High Performance Strategy 2021-2032 targets the further development of Ireland’s high performance system in the near and long term, resulting in the achievement of major medals. A copy of the strategy is available on the Sport Ireland website. There are seven key pillars in this strategy that will underpin the planned development of high performance sport. Resources...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (26 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204, 207, 208 and 209 together. I recognise the importance of sport and physical activity for the health and well-being of our society and the need to support the sporting sector thereby ensuring that opportunities are in place to allow all members of society to participate in sport. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Policy (25 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Senator and the Cathaoirleach for their kind comments. I thank the Senator for raising this matter and I apologise that the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, is not available. She asked me to take this matter. The Government approved the priority drafting of the registration of short-term tourist letting Bill and publication of the general scheme of the Bill in December. It...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tourism Policy (25 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. The Minister said she looks forward to working with Oireachtas colleagues to progress the legislation in the interests of tourism and its sustainable development and in contributing to solving our housing crisis. We hope this legislation passes this year. I am not privy to its agenda, but I have no doubt the joint committee will be taking the full...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (19 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Exactly.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (18 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: In relation to my Department's responsibilities, the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Grants are available for a wide variety of capital works and non-personal sports equipment including first aid...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (18 Jan 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The...