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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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (10 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. I am aware that, in regard to the River Shannon and Midlands region, in the final quarter of 2016 and in line with...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy, while the tourism agencies have operational responsibility for the implementation of this policy. 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...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase Ireland and drive international visitor numbers. In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Accordingly, I am very supportive of the...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation through regular occupancy surveys.  This analysis indicates that while the country as a whole has sufficient stock of tourist accommodation, there are capacity constraints in areas of high tourist traffic at times of peak demand and additional capacity is required in certain parts of the country, particularly Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (11 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (11 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.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in festivals through the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (11 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...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Capital Assistance Scheme Applications (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 225. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding an application to the capital assistance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22904/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 246. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the mortgage interest supplement is being abolished; if so, his plans to replace it with another scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22723/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 326. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the grants available from her Department for film and documentary production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22879/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: In relation to the responsibilities of my Department, the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) 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.  While the Programme only funds projects that are sporting in nature, many facilities that are funded have wider...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Íocaíochtaí Deontas (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is féidir liom a dheimhniú go ndearna an eagraíocht ar thagair an Teachta di iarratas a chur isteach faoi Chlár Caipitil Spóirt 2017.Déanfaidh oifigigh i mo Roinn measúnú ar gach ceann den 2320 iarratas a fuarthas faoi Chlár Caipitil Spóirt 2017 sna míonna atá romhainn. Toisc líon na n-iarratas a fuarthas agus an mioneolas a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (16 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 Ireland's Ancient East, or the promotion of these initiatives. These are operational matters for the Boards and Management of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 533 and 535 together. 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 questions 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: Swimming Pool Programme Status (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Dunmanway Swimming Pool is in the current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme and in January 2015 my Department formally allocated the maximum grant of €3.8m to the project. While there were some construction delays with the project, I am advised by Cork County Council that the main pool facility is now substantially completed and that the remaining works are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department is aware of the issues surrounding the continued use of the facilities referred to by the Deputy which received funding under the Sports Capital Programme. On foot of concerns raised, my Department has been in correspondence with the grantee to seek clarification in this regard. While the grantee has stated that the grant aided facilities are to remain in sporting use for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (16 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 in September.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 May 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 allocation of funding for high performance sport. 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...