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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (3 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 311 together. The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services from my Department's vote is available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services, which is published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and available on that Department's website. Information in relation to the tourism agencies'...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (9 May 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, such as the development of tourism in marine regions, including the Wild Atlantic Way and the promotion of cruise tourism.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. The provision of courses in outdoor pursuits does not fall within the remit of my Department.  However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 628 and 629 together. 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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I am aware that Fáilte Ireland's Experience Brands...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (9 May 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, such as the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's Ancient East and Dublin: A Breath of Fresh Air. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While my Department provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The collection of official statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO).  However, as the Deputy is aware, Fáilte Ireland conducts additional research and analysis and provides complementary insights, which it shares with tourism industry groups and businesses.  The timeliness of tourism statistical reports and their publication dates are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Government policy concerning the provision of digital connectivity is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment.  I understand the forthcoming implementation of the National Broadband Plan will ensure that "next generation broadband" will become widely available in areas where broadband speeds are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Education and Skills has overall 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.  There are no plans to establish a new training organisation or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 635 and 636 together. With specific regard to health and safety standards, regardless of whether or not they are registered or listed with Fáilte Ireland, accommodation providers must comply with the relevant statutory requirements, as enforced by a range of bodies including local authorities and the Health Service Executive. I, as the Minister with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I refer the Deputy to the "Costs of Doing Business" reports published by the National Competitiveness Council, coming under the remit of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.  While neither my Department nor Fáilte Ireland has undertaken research specific to the cost base of tourism and hospitality businesses, I would highlight that the cost base of Irish tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process.  It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made...

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I probably do not a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Will we divide the time into seven minutes each?

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: At the outset I will start by thanking the contributors to the motion. I particularly thank the rural Deputies who spoke. This is not an either-or situation, as many of them pointed out. It is both rural and urban. As the Minister, Deputy Ross, said earlier, there is no magic bullet for congestion but there is a drive and a determination in Government to respond to the issue. While there...

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is a bit like the Deputy and Fianna Fáil. Is he in or out?

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: That depends on which House you are in.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: At least we have a party.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to comment on the forthcoming negotiations on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the impact of Brexit, particularly on tourism and sport. On 23 January, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, and I hosted an all-island dialogue on the impact of Brexit, particularly on the tourism and hospitality sectors. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (10 May 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. It aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country. On 21 December last, we announced that €30 million is being made available under the 2017 SCP....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the boards and management of the two tourism agencies -Tourism Ireland in regard to overseas tourism marketing and Fáilte Ireland in regard to regional tourism development and domestic tourism promotion. Tourism Ireland is responsible for promoting the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business...