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Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy could use the service himself some time.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (7 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 625, 629, 630, 632, 633, 637, 640 and 643 together. With regard to policy oversight, the Department of Education and Skills has lead responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism, and delivers the required education and training through the mainstream higher and further education and training...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (7 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​While matters relating to Central Statistics Office (CSO) statistics are primarily for the Department of the Taoiseach, there were 9,584,400 overseas visits to Ireland during 2016, up 10.9% compared to 2015. I understand that the CSO does not provide a regional breakdown of statistics in their monthly 'Overseas Travel' publication. I am aware however, that the National Tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ticket Touting (7 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy is aware, there is ongoing public concern about the resale of tickets for entertainment and sporting events. In response to this concern, I met with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation when I returned from the Olympics along with officials from my department. Minister Mitchell O'Connor has overall responsibility for consumer protection. Subsequent to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (7 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the development of strategies for increasing participation in sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is...

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Since when do two wrongs make a right?

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Coppinger should withdraw that remark.

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy should withdraw that remark as well.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is a county council meeting.

Other Questions: Noise Pollution Legislation (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Does the Deputy want to have them flying the airplanes as well?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's primary 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, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. In this regard, Fáilte Ireland is delivering its Food Tourism Activity Plan which has as its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  Even though the department is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the development of a potential Lakelands brand I have met with Fáilte Ireland officials to be updated on the progress of the Lakelands brand and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​I would agree with the Deputy that it is important when assessing medal performance at the major games to compare the underpinning investment in high performance sport in each country as the data suggests a link between performance outcomes and investment levels in high performance sport.  In relation to the setting of medal targets, it should be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategies (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is important to highlight the success achieved by our high performance athletes in 2016. Along with two Olympic Medals, Irish Olympians achieved fourteen Top Ten and fourteen Top Twenty finishes. Additionally, our Paralympic team won eleven medals and achieved twenty two Top Eight finishes. I understand that Sport Ireland are in the process of finalising a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The total number of applications under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will not be known until after the closing date of the 24th February. I expect a large number of applications however, and am aware that almost 1,600 were received in 2015 while over 2,000 applications were received under both the 2012 and 2014 rounds of the programme. Every application will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Skills Development (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Education and Skills has lead responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism, and oversees the bulk of the required education and training delivered nationally through the mainstream higher and further education and training sectors. This work complements Fáilte Ireland's efforts to encourage,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: On 21 December last, I, along with Minister Ross, announced that €30m is being made available under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. The application process opened on 23 January and will remain open until the 24 February. For the 2017 Sports Capital Programme my Department has introduced a number of innovations to try to reduce the proportion of invalid applications...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​No members of the Oireachtas have, to date, made submissions to my Department on the National Sports Policy Consultation Document.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​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, channeling funding through its agency SOLAS for further education and through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for higher education. A limited number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ensuring a sufficient supply of suitably qualified staff for the Irish tourism industry requires a combination of measures, including providing appropriate direct enterprise support, entry-level training and advanced/professional training; increasing the attractiveness of employment opportunities; and improving staff retention in certain occupations. Accordingly, Government Departments,...