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Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Census of Population (18 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has already published the following statistics relating to the Arts Industry and associated occupations following Census 2016. These tables use NACE (Nomenclature of Economic Activities), the European statistical classification of economic activities and Standard Occupation Coding 2010. Table 1 - Population Aged 15 Years and Over at Work, Detailed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (18 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: Is mian liom aird an Teachta a dhíriú ar an gceist a d'fhreagair mé sa Teach seo ar an 6 Bealtaine ar an ábhar seo. Tar éis an cheist seo a bheith tógtha in athuair leis an Údarás, tá sé curtha in iúl nach eol dóibh aon chás inar coinníodh siar airgead sna cúinsí atá luaite ag an Teachta. Mar atá...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The return of parkruns is fundamentally concerned with the removal of the current restrictions on the size of outdoor public gatherings. In recognition of the improving epidemiological situation, the Government announced a roadmap on 29 April for the gradual lifting of some restrictions over May and June, with a particular focus on allowing more outdoor activities. A range of measures are now...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (18 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 345 and 346 together. I recently announced the outcome of the extensive consultation process undertaken with the Irish Language Summer Colleges sector over the past few weeks. During the consultation process, a representative group of Gaeltacht households who provide accommodation for students, as well as course operators expressed significant concerns around...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (18 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: Sport Ireland is tasked with the development of trail criteria and best practices along with maintaining the National Trails Register. Sport Ireland is currently undertaking a project to review and update the Horse Trail criteria for Ireland. The criteria will be the benchmark for the development of horse trails throughout the country ensuring that quality infrastructure is being developed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: In recognition of the improving epidemiological situation, the Government announced a roadmap on 29 April for the gradual lifting of some restrictions over May and June, with a particular focus on allowing more outdoor activities. A range of measures are now being eased, with a further easing of measures in June subject to the epidemiological situation at the time. Further detail is available...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (18 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: I am open to meeting representatives of Parkrun. The return of parkruns is fundamentally concerned with the removal of the current restrictions on the size of outdoor public gatherings. In recognition of the improving epidemiological situation, the Government announced a roadmap on 29 April for the gradual lifting of some restrictions over May and June, with a particular focus on allowing...

Dáíl (All-Ireland Representation) Bill 2021: First Stage (19 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: No.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (19 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders that No. 24a, the financial motion by the Minister for Finance, shall be taken now and the following arrangements shall apply: the proceedings of the motion and any amendments thereto shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to conclusion after 145 minutes by one question, which shall be put from the Chair. Speeches shall be in...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (19 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Minister for Finance is on his way.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Product Labelling (19 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: I note the Deputy's reference to a campaign underway in Wales, and I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Government of Ireland's 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 contains a commitment to examine the feasibility of introducing a voluntary code for bilingual labelling and packaging of all goods sold in Ireland, as a mechanism to develop the range of areas available in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The National Sports Policy published in 2018 provided for the establishment of a Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The National Development Plan provided a capital allocation of at least €100m over the period to 2027 for the Fund. The aim of the fund is to provide exchequer support for larger sports facility projects with at least €100m being made available over the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The funding model for the construction of Dalymount Park is a matter for Dublin City Council in the first instance. In relation to my Department’s involvement with the project, the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) was launched in 2018 to provide Exchequer support for larger sports facility projects with at least €100m being made available over the period to 2027....

Annexation of Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputies for their statements on this important issue. The Government is deeply concerned at the intensification of violence in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel in the past two weeks. We welcome the ceasefire on 21 May and I repeat the call of the Minister, Deputy Coveney, for its full and proper implementation, not least to ensure vital humanitarian can reach those in need. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2020 round of the SCEP closed for applications on Monday 1stMarch. By the closing date, 3,106 applications were submitted seeking over €200m in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The club referred to by the Deputy was provisionally allocated a grant of €81,500 under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme (SCP) for the development of an artificial playing surface and a further €83,343 under the 2018 SCP towards the provision of floodlights and non-personal sports equipment. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the SCP and due to the level of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy is aware, the overarching 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030and the accompanying Action Plan for the Irish Language (Plean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022) represents state policy for the Irish language and Gaeltacht regions. The Strategy and supporting action plan have cross-departmental ownership and, accordingly, responsibility for implementation falls on a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy may be aware that my Department, via Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge,subvents the cost of attending summer college in Gaeltacht regions. Under the terms of the scheme, the Department provides a subsidy, currently worth €10 per day (equivalent to €220 per student for a three week course) which benefits over 26,000 students a year while staying in any of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The resumption of group children's swimming lessons is a matter for consideration and decision by the Government. No decision has yet been taken in that regard. The Government recognises the important well-being and water safety benefits of swimming generally for people of all ages. Subject to final decision and the prevailing public health situation, the Government has already indicated...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: Is tríd an Clár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga a chuireann mo Roinn tacaíocht airgead caiptil ar fáil chun áiseanna pobail, teanga agus caitheamh aimsire a thógáil nó a uasghrádú, nó chun trealamh áirithe a cheannach sna ceantair Ghaeltachta. Tuigtear dom go bhfuil iarratas ón scoil atá luaite ag an Teachta i...