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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (17 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​The management of the Tourist Information Office network is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information and direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recreational Facilities (17 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The refurbishment of the pool in Buncrana, Co. Donegal has been included in the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme since 2000. Detailed contract documents were received by the Department in 2015. Some clarifications were sought on these documents and a response was received from the Council in March 2016. The documents and additional clarifications were examined...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (17 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy may be aware, officials from my Department have engaged with Finn Harps and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) on this matter. I am advised that my Department's technical advisor is currently examining the invoices on hand for work to date and is also considering the updated quantity surveyor's report which details the estimated cost of completing the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (17 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism offerings, it does not have a role in the administration of those capital programmes. That is an operational...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (17 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Details of all allocations and payments made under the Sports Capital and Local Authority Swimming Pool Programmes are published on the Department's website www.dttas.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (17 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. There are four stages in the development of a project under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, namely Preliminary Report, Contract Documents, Tender and Construction. In January of 2016, my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (17 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment.  On 21 December last, Minister Ross and I announced that €30 million is being made available under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme to develop sports infrastructure around the country. Applications will be accepted...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (19 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 1,592 applications were received under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme with a total of 566 deemed invalid. My Department estimates that almost 90% of invalid applications were deemed so for one of the 5 reasons set out below. 1. Title/Access requirements not satisfied. 2. Insufficient evidence of planning permission, planning application, or exemption from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (24 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand that Cork County Boxing Board is interested in developing a boxing headquarters and centre of excellence in Knocknaheeny. It should be noted however, that there is currently no allocation towards this project.  Any proposal from the Cork County Boxing Board needs to consider issues such as ownership of the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (24 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism is concerned primarily with national policy, and it is not involved in the funding of individual events, or the administration of tourism-related funding programmes. These matters fall within the day-to-day responsibilities of Fáilte Ireland, which provides support for festivals, business tourism and cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (25 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Details of all allocations under the Sports Capital Programme, including those referred to by the Deputy, are published on the Department's website www.dttas.ie.  Details of all payment made since 2008 are also published on the Department's website. Payments prior to 2008 are contained in the Appropriation Accounts published by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (31 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: While the precise assessment criteria and scoring system for the 2017 Sports Capital Programme are currently being finalised, I do not envisage that the scoring and weighting system will change significantly from previous rounds of the Programme. In this regard, applications will first be checked to ensure eligibility and eligible applications will then be initially...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Employment Data (31 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 718, 719 and 732 together. The Department of Education and Skills has overall lead responsibility for skills development policy across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism.  Their work to strengthen the capacity of people working in the tourism sector complements Fáilte Ireland's efforts to encourage, promote and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 721, 724, 730, 731 and 737 together. The Department of Education and Skills has overall lead responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism, and oversees the bulk of training provided nationally, channelling funding through its agency SOLAS for further education and through the Higher Education...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (31 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​As the Deputy is aware, Bus Éireann is developing plans to address its financial position. The Company is currently loss-making and these losses are not sustainable. In developing its plans, the Company is seeking to ensure a sustainable future for it in the years ahead; however, those plans remain under development and the company are seeking to engage with its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (31 Jan 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment. The 2017 round of the programme is currently open for applications. Applications must be made online at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie. The application period closes at 5pm on 24 February, 2017. Clubs and sports groups not already...

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Minister can come to Limerick.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Deputies who tabled the motion for giving Members from across the House the opportunity to enunciate their constituencies' issues. As a Minister of State in this Department, I understand the issue of rural roads well. I come from one of the most rural constituencies in the country. I acknowledge the points made by the Minister, Deputy Ross, and other contributors. We all...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy may be aware, officials from my Department have engaged with Finn Harps and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) on this matter. I am advised that my Department's technical advisor has just completed his consideration of the updated quantity surveyor's report which details the estimated cost of completing the project as the club envisages. My...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport in Ireland - Challenges, Strategies and Governance: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (1 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: No.