Results 2,681-2,700 of 5,767 for speaker:Olivia Mitchell
- Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: From questions to the previous Minister I understand eight members of staff with experience in the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism are moving. Some five members have moved and three still have to move. Does the Minister understand the concern that exists in all sectors of the Department with the loss of expertise, corporate memory and continuity and the lack of any coherence? I...
- Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: From my brief discussions with people in the Department I do not think there is a positive approach to moving to Killarney. It is not just a question of the Minister going to Killarney. The reality is that the steering groupsââ
- Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: The Minister is certainly an important part of it. The National Gallery, the National Library and the museums in Dublin will be completely disconnected from what is happening in Killarney. The real worry is the absence of any policy continuity. When the Department decentralises, we will have nine people with experience in arts, sports and tourism. That is a frightening thought for all...
- Decentralisation Programme. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: They do not have turnover of 95%.
- National Development Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the status of the national development plan capital proposals coming under the remit of his Department; if he is satisfied that funding will be available for the nominated projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18517/08]
- National Development Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I have been perusing the National Development Plan 2007-2013 and programme for Government 2002. Many of these projects date from way back and many have not yet commenced. However, I want to concentrate on three particular projects. Before coming to those projects I would like to point out that I recently visited the Wexford Festival Opera House and it is a fantastic building, as I am sure...
- National Development Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I want now to speak about three particular institutions desperately in need of investment. I accept this is not the fault of the current Minister as this is his first week in the job. However, it is a matter to which he will have to pay attention. The three institutions are the National Archives, the National Library and the National Museum. The lack of investment in these institutions is...
- Horseracing Ireland. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I thank the Minister for his brief reply. I raised this issue owing to my ongoing concern at the proportion of the sports budget allocated to Horse Racing Ireland which is more than that allocated to all other sports combined. That is not to suggest Horse Racing Ireland does not need or deserve that funding. The sporting and tourism aspects of the industry make it worth supporting....
- Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I understood the previous Minister received it but was not happy with it and asked the Department to re-examine it. A facilities audit was carried out. Has information been passed to the organisers of the London Olympics to make them aware of what is available in Ireland? Has a response been received in this regard? It was also suggested that if we did not have the training facilities for...
- Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I have a similar question as I also thought of Abbottstown. Apart from the aquatic centre, a 25,000 seater stadium was promised for field sports and athletics. Is there any prospect that this will be completed by 2012? Is it a facility we could offer to the London organisers?
- Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I am happy to accept that answer. There is nothing further to be said until we know for sure what is happening.
- Olympic Games. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I agree with Deputy Upton that whatever we do, we should not in any way interfere with the sporting element. Governments have many opportunities to make political points. Most athletes only get one chance at the Olympic Games as they take place only every four years. I do not believe there is a suggestion that we will interfere with them but I wish to state that I am against it.
- Arts Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I am a little confused and possibly people in the arts are also confused because many plans are produced. Partnership for the Arts was the second plan of the Arts Council â the first plan it tried to produce was rejected by a former Minister. Partnership for the Arts was accepted and this year the previous Minister produced an arts and culture plan for 2008. He also introduced an arts...
- Arts Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I refer to the touring experiment, which was a point of contention. It requires funding and I hope, given that the Minister is not from Dublin, he will realise the necessity to fund this experiment in order that maximum usage of the many new facilities provided around the country will be achieved. Many are lying idle and cannot put on the performances that could be made available through...
- Arts Plan. (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: The Arts Council will be delighted with the Minister.
- Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 287: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he is satisfied that the National Aquatic Centre will not require an operational subsidy in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18519/08]
- Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (13 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Question 286: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the steps he is taking to ensure that the genealogical on-line research service is made available free of charge to members of the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18518/08]
- Order of Business (14 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: The Taoiseach yesterday announced his Ministers of State and he announced a new Minister of State with responsibility for arts. For what will this new Minister of State be responsible? As he is based in the Department of Finance, will he be responsible for the budget? Will he be in charge of dispensing lottery money? There is a great deal of interest in this.
- Order of Business (14 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: I have a very pertinent question and I know you will be interested in the answer yourself.
- Order of Business (14 May 2008)
Olivia Mitchell: Will it be necessary to amend the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 as a result of the changes to be made in the responsibilities accorded to the various Ministers of State?