Results 341-360 of 5,377 for speaker:John O'Donoghue in 'Written Answers'
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Since the establishment of my Department in June 2002 no assets worth more than â¬100,000 have been sold by my Department.
- Written Answers — Fáilte Ireland: Fáilte Ireland (17 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I understand that in accordance with the terms of the verification process in place under Sustaining Progress the chief executive of Fáilte Ireland has decided that he is not a position at this point in time to recommend payment of the benchmarking and general round payments to certain staff in the organisation which fall due for payment from 1 June 2005. This is on the basis that he does...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (17 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: My Department does not own any land or buildings and consequently did not dispose of any such assets since its establishment in June 2002. Some assets such as office machinery, furniture and fittings which had a nominal book value or were fully depreciated have been disposed of during this period. These were accounted for as appropriate in my Department's annual appropriation accounts.
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (18 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The closing date for receipt of applications under the current round of the local authority swimming pool programme was 31 July 2000, and the priority up to now has been to support the 55 projects submitted for consideration. Of these 55 projects, 25 have been allocated grant aid, with 15 completed and ten at construction stage. The remaining 30 projects are at various stages in the process,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (18 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: My Department provides direct funding to projects under the sports capital programme, the local authority swimming pools programme and the ACCESS scheme. It does not provide direct funding to tourism projects. From January 2004 to date, over â¬95 million has been provided under the sports capital programme, over â¬18 million under the local authority swimming pools programme and over â¬8...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December last. The...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December last. The...
- Written Answers — Horseracing Industry: Horseracing Industry (24 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act of 2001, Horse Racing Ireland, HRI, was established as the statutory body with responsibility for the horseracing industry. The general functions of HRI include the development and promotion of the Irish horse racing industry, including the development of authorised racecourses and the making of grants, loans and other disbursements to authorised...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (24 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The question of re-opening the programme will be considered following an expenditure review of the programme which is being carried out by my Department and which is expected to be completed later this year. The review is examining issues such as how the programme has worked to date, the benefits which have accrued to the areas where pools have been built and what amendments, if any, are...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: All programmes and schemes administered by my Department under which funding is provided to arts and sports groups are aimed at achieving overall policy objectives which underpin my Department's mission and high level goals as set out in its statement of strategy. These are reflected in the specific terms and conditions laid down in each case. Draw-down of funding in all cases is subject to...
- Written Answers — Chief Herald: Chief Herald (25 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: On 3 May 2005 statutory instruments came into effect which established the National Library of Ireland as a non-commercial semi-State body from that date, under the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997. Responsibility for the position of Chief Herald of Ireland is now a matter for the new statutory board of the National Library.
- Written Answers — Abbey Theatre Players: Abbey Theatre Players (25 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: It is clear that if the national theatre is to successfully meet the challenges facing it in the future, it will require the highest standards of management and corporate governance. I am reviewing existing governance arrangements and in that regard, will take into consideration the views of the board of the theatre and the Arts Council. I will announce my decisions on governance arrangements...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December 2004. The...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (26 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded sports capital programme administered by my Department allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in newspapers on 5 and 6 December last. The closing date...
- Written Answers — Rights of Way: Rights of Way (26 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I have no responsibility in the matter of rights of way. I understand the issue referred to by the Deputy is being addressed by the local authority.
- Written Answers — Cultural Institutions: Cultural Institutions (31 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: On the 3 May 2005, statutory instruments came into effect which inter alia commenced a range of provisions of the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997. Section 13 of the Act was one of these provisions.
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (31 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The closing date for receipt of applications under the current round of the local authority swimming pool programme was 31 July 2000 and Kildare County Council did not apply for grant aid for pool projects in Leixlip, Maynooth or Celbridge. The priority to now has been to support the 55 projects that applied for funding. Of these 55 projects, 25 have been allocated grant aid. Fifteen of these...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (31 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December 2004. The...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (31 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December 2004. The...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (31 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December 2004. The...