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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: In November 2010 I announced the details of the twenty five successful projects funded under the Cultural Technology Grant Scheme – an initiative aimed at using technology to promote Irish arts and culture. The aim of the initiative was to use a variety of the best emerging and existing technology information and communications methods to deliver a promotional, educational or tourist...

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

Mary Hanafin: While no new call for applications for funding has been made since 2008 a provision of €33m has been provided in this year's estimates to cover the payment of grants previously allocated. Given the current budgetary situation no date has been set for the next round of the Programme.

Written Answers — State Boards: State Boards (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 738 to 740, inclusive, together. The table sets out details of the current vacancies and of all vacancies expected to arise between 12 January 2011 and 11 April 2011 in agencies under the aegis of my Department. Body Current Number of Vacancies Vacancies expected to arise between 12 January 2011 and 11 April 2011 National Archives Advisory Council 6 0...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: My Department has not incurred any such expenditure in the years in question.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 743 and 742 together. The following tables outline the number of mobile telephones and the expenditure by my Department on mobile telephony for the required years. The details for the National Archives of Ireland are also included as it forms an integral component of the Department. Year Total No. of Mobile Telephones Dept. HQ National Archives 2006 30 ...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: Of the 79 staff referred to by the Deputy, 35 transferred to Killarney from Dublin. Most of these transferred to the Department in Dublin from other Departments and offices and after a certain period, to allow for induction and training, they then relocated to Killarney. Of the 35, there were three Principal Officers, 13 Assistant Principals, 12 Higher Executive Officers, 6 Executive...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: The majority of the staff in my Department, apart from a small number in the Kildare Street office which includes senior management and some support staff, and the staff in the National Archives in Bishop Street, are based in Killarney. Accordingly, duties which are related to the Department's core business involving the three sectoral areas of tourism, culture and sport are carried out in...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: It should be noted that the system for recording travel costs does not readily distinguish travel between Dublin and Killarney. However, in line with the relevant circulars from the Department of Finance, it is policy in my Department, that when travelling between the offices in Dublin and Killarney, officials must avail of public transport, where appropriate. The travel policy also states...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 747 and 748 together. The officials in my Department who dealt with the Horse and Greyhound racing industries did so as an element of a wider brief in the Sports area. In the period since responsibility for these industries was transferred to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in May of last year, the number of staff in the Department and in...

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

Mary Hanafin: The following capital grant programmes have been delivered by my Department since 2008 - the Sports Capital Programme, the Local Authority Swimming Pools Programme, the ACCESS Programme and other arts capital projects. Payment of grants allocated under these programmes will continue this year in line with the spending allocations set out in the 2011 Estimates for Public Services and Summary...

Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: The information sought by the Deputy is as set out in tabular form below. In general, whenever my Department requires legal services, it obtains these from the Office of the Attorney General and/or the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. Any associated fee costs are borne directly by those two Offices. However, on occasion and in exceptional circumstances, the Department, including the...

Written Answers — Legal Proceedings: Legal Proceedings (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: In the time available, it has not been possible to compile the information requested by the Deputy. I will communicate separately with the Deputy on the matter as soon as all the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Legal Services: Legal Services (12 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: My Department did not engage in competitive tendering for legal services in the years 2008 to 2010, inclusive. In respect of the bodies under the aegis of this Department, the procurement of legal services is a matter for the bodies themselves.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (13 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: I have made no appointments to state boards under the aegis of my Department between the 14 December 2010 and the 13 January 2011.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (18 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: A payment of €21,000 was approved by the Department to the grantee in question on 14 January 2011 and should be received by the club shortly. While invoices for grant assisted works are on hands in the Department for larger amounts the club has been advised it will be necessary to submit additional bank statements verifying that further amounts in respect of these invoices have been paid...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (18 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: Following my appointment as Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport on 23 March 2010, Ms. Averil Power was appointed as my Special Adviser. Ms. Power is paid on the Principal Officer (Standard Scale) for the civil service. Since her appointment she has not been paid any travel expenses. The role of the Special Adviser is set out in Section 11 of the Public Service Management Act, 1997. ...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: I refer the Deputy to the publication of the details of foreign trips undertaken by me in the course of my official duties, which is regularly updated on my Department's website at http://www.arts-sport-tourism.gov.ie/publications/list_dept_ publications.html. The most up to date details available of my official travel are contained therein. To ensure accuracy, details are put on the...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: It will take some time and resources to disaggregate the details of the cost of travel and subsistence for foreign trips undertaken by my officials in the years 2009, 2010 and 2011 to date. However I have arranged for this information to be collated and sent to the Deputy as soon as possible. I wish to point out that all expenses paid to staff of my Department are in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: The details of hotel accommodation used by me within the State while on Ministerial duties since I took up office in the Department in March, 2010 are set out in tabular form as follows. Date Hotel Nights Cost Purpose 20/5/10 Killarney Park Hotel,Killarney 1 €85 · Address Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce· Visit Killarney Golf & Country Club· Launch 2010 Kerry Tourism...

Written Answers — Official Travel: Official Travel (18 Jan 2011)

Mary Hanafin: Official travel and related matters in the Agencies and public bodies under the aegis of my Department are a day-to-day matter for each individual Agency and public body under various legislation pertaining to the establishment of those Agencies and public bodies. I will ask the agencies to supply the details directly to you.