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Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1088: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to invest in new information and communication technologies for marketing and customer relations management and training work with the regional tourism development boards, in conjunction with local authorities and the tourism industry, to develop...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1089: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to invest €149 million under the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013 in training and human resources in the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29335/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1090: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to implement in full the Fáilte Ireland Competing through People Programme, which looks to people working in the industry as a principal source of competitive advantage, and their skills as a key variable in delivering strong business results; and if he...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1091: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to roll out the local sports partnership programme on a nationwide basis to promote the development of sport at community level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29337/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1092: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to complete, in conjunction with the local sports partnerships, a national audit of local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29338/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1093: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to put in place a long-term strategic plan to ensure the development of necessary local facilities throughout the country, followed by a year on year monitoring of the improvements delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29339/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1094: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to prioritise sports capital programme grants towards those areas identified as most in need of funding and facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29340/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1095: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to fund Special Olympics clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29341/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1096: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to support a new local authority swimming pool programme, prioritising need and disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29342/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1097: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to continue to support the Irish Sports Council as the statutory agency for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29343/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1098: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to promote a national advertising campaign highlighting the health benefits of sport and exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29345/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1099: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to change the application criteria of the sports capital grants programme in order that only 10% of own funding or contribution is needed in cases in which applicants are located in a recognised area of urban disadvantage such as RAPID and a local drugs...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to ensure accessibility as a key component in the provision of sports and recreational facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29347/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1101: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to further develop the Sports Campus Ireland at Abbotstown incorporating the Irish Institute of Sport and including the development of a new 25,000 seater stadium to accommodate athletics and field sports; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1102: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to provide a national stadium at Lansdowne Road in order that the national rugby and soccer teams have a first rate facility in which to play their games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29349/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1103: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to support elite athletes in preparation for the 2008 and 2012 Olympics and develop proposals for Ireland to be used as a base for other national teams in advance of the London Games in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29350/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1104: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to continue with the implementation of effective and modern anti-doping programmes here which have earned recognition internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29351/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1105: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to produce a Green Paper on animal welfare in sport and recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29352/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1106: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to promote greater sharing of school and community sports facilities and to make it a condition of the sports capital programme that facilities be made available to schools where appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29356/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1107: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to encourage more schools to apply for funding under the sports capital programme by collaborating with their local sports clubs and community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29357/08]