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Tourism Promotion. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I ask for clarity on the nature of the delay. When I last asked this question in June, I received more or less the same answer. Has anything happened since then? Has the Minister met his counterpart in the United States and what has to happen next in regard to the legislation?

Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: In view of that has happened in the HSE despite the requests made to it to avoid impacting on frontline services, I should not expect a better result from the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism or the agencies under its remit. In regard to administrative savings, where stands the decentralisation programme? The Department was an early mover and half of its staff have transferred.

Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Is it intended to proceed with decentralisation? I understand that accommodation was being sought for the Minister and his departmental secretaries in Dublin.

Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I am asking about the associated administrative costs.

Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: He has to meet the administrative costs from his Department's budget. Do the consultancy fees associated with the Abbey Theatre, which are all we seem to have, come directly under the Minister's remit? There is no sign of progress on the project despite the large sums spent on consultancy fees.

Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: The Minister has given me no information on where the savings are to be made.

Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: The budget for cultural projects is to be reduced by €3 million but he has not indicated which specific projects will be discontinued. If the Minister is willing to share the details, I will ask specific questions. What agencies are being deprived of money and what projects will be affected?

Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: It might be the only one.

Sports Funding. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Team sport needs to maintain the priority it had. While after the age of 40 very few people are playing a team sport, the report indicates people are more likely to turn to another sport if they have already been playing a sport or a team sport. However, my concern is about the gender gap. That same research indicated that girls were already disadvantaged in terms of participation in sport...

Appointments to State Boards. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I understand from speaking to former members of the Arts Council that the remaining members are not quorate. Given that the budget will be announced shortly, they are most anxious that they will be in a position to implement their spending plans with all speed immediately after the budget. At the moment they feel hamstrung owing to the lack of members. I wish to comment about the...

Appointments to State Boards. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: She was a superb chairperson.

Appointments to State Boards. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: It is meant to be independent.

Appointments to State Boards. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I have no doubt about that.

Appointments to State Boards. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: It is an unfair position in which to put someone.

Arts Funding. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I agree with the Minister about the great success of the "Waiting for Godot" project which has been very well received around the country. However, while he says he is not directly responsible for the touring project funding, he has responsibility for the access programme and welcome hundreds of millions spent on theatres and arts facilities around the country. However, there was a purpose...

Arts Funding. (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Can I look for forward to seeing additional funding being made available next week?

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when, in view of the fact that the current programme for the construction of swimming pools here closed in 2000, it is envisaged to re-open this programme for grant applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33860/08]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (8 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the discussions he has had with the Department of Transport on the independent status of Cork and Shannon Airports in view of the ever increasing threat to the aviation industry, market turbulence, and the downturn in the overall tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33861/08]

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: There are no funds.

Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: It is not innuendo. It was in the papers.