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Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: -----who were put into early graves by an organisation the sole motive of which was to subvert the State and which never recognised the legitimacy of the Dáil or the State. When they cast their votes tonight, especially the younger Sinn Féin Members, they should ask themselves who has led them to this and if they have confidence in him and his equals to lead them further. He has...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The true republicans in this House are the one swho stand by the Constitution, the Defence Forces and the Garda. The Deputy may well laugh at the memory of dead gardaí, prison officers and members of the Defence Forces, but Sinn Féin's hypocrisy does not wash with the people of Ireland. Sinn Féin has a belated and new found interest in the Garda, but, then again, it always...

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy may very well roar and shout at me but people inside and outside this House are entitled to answers. Sergeant Maurice McCabe, Jerry McCabe's widow and Seamus Quaid's widow are entitled to answers and when those answers are being given, let everybody get theirs.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​Decisions on tourism initiatives undertaken in South Dublin are a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to both agencies for 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: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (21 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The organisation referred to by the Deputy was allocated a total of €800,000 in grants under the Sports Capital Programme. I understand that an additional €240,000 in RAPID top-ups was also allocated. The grantee and the Department entered into a Deed of Covenant and Charge for the amount of the grants, including the top-ups, which, inter alia, requires that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (21 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The collection of official statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which comes under the remit of the Department of the Taoiseach. The CSO does not, however, provide a regional or county level breakdown of statistics in their monthly 'Overseas Travel' publication. I am aware that Fáilte Ireland provides an estimated regional breakdown of overseas visits...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Drugs in Sport (21 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 area of anti-doping, including testing of athletes. 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 not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 Feb 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 on Friday next 24 February. Information on how to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (23 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, including responsibility for the allocation of funding to sporting organisations. As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (28 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials of my Department over the coming months. An announcement regarding allocations will be made later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (28 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I would welcome the Ladies Irish Open being included in the Ladies European Tour calendar. However, this is not a matter in which I have a role and it would be a matter for the Irish Ladies Golfing Union in the first instance to engage with the Ladies European Tour regarding inclusion in its calendar of events.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (28 Feb 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 or events. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. There has been no contact between the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and my...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (28 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects.  This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (28 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  An announcement regarding allocations will be made later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (1 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months. An announcement regarding allocations will be made later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (2 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Details of all allocations and payments under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme for 2010 to 2016 are published on the Department's website at the following link: .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Education and Training Provision (7 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are no plans to establish a dedicated training organisation for the tourism and hospitality sector. I am not aware of any estimate having been conducted as to the cost of establishing such a body. In line with provision for other sectors, education and training for this sector is primarily funded and delivered through the higher, further education, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months. An announcement regarding allocations will be made later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  The 2017 round of the Programme closed for applications on 24 February and I understand that the organisation referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for funding. In addition, it may be possible for...