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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (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, including high performance 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 not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (23 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 140. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which immigration determinations are made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24601/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (23 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 tourism offerings, it does not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (24 May 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (24 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP), which is administered by my Department, provides grant aid to a maximum of €3.8 million to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. There are four projects in the current programme and the priority in 2017 is on progressing these projects to the next...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Staff (24 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Matters regarding staffing are operational matters for 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: Tourism Project Funding (24 May 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, such as the development of individual strategies to promote marine or other tourism products.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (25 May 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (30 May 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 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Stadium Projects (30 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: In 2016, the RDS submitted outline proposals to redevelop the RDS Main Arena.  In March of this year, representatives from the RDS met with officials in my Department to provide an update on their proposals including the latest costings. At this meeting, the RDS representatives were informed that there is currently no funding in my Department's subheads to cover...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (30 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 591 and 592 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, including the Lakelands initative. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I understand that draft...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (30 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: This 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: Question Heading for question(s) 250 (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: A record 2,320 applications were submitted under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme and all of these are being assessed by officials in my Department. Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process with allocations not expected until September. A total of €30m is available for...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Chathaoirleach Gníomhach agus leis na Seanadóirí as ucht an tseans chun cúpla focal a rá maidir le cúrsaí turasóireachta in Éirinn faoi láthair. I thank the Seanad for this opportunity. These statements on tourism are coming about as a direct result of a number of...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Limerick is as well.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will address the last speaker first. The Senator will be glad to know that I launched the Tipperary tourism strategy with the county manager and I have to pay particular tribute to the people in Tipperary. That is where the good news ends from a Limerick man. The Glen of Aherlow is shared in close proximity and the peak of Galteemore is actually in County Limerick.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Just check the map. I agree with the Senator with regard to accessibility and this is not only an issue for people with disabilities but also for young parents. We had an experience recently where we went to London and it was horrendous pushing a buggy around. Try it sometime. As I said to my wife, God only knows how a person with a disability would manoeuvre around. It is right to...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: No one interrupted the Senator. If he wants an answer I will give him an answer.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Regarding the conditions referred to by Senator Ó Clochartaigh, I will also bring them to the attention of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross. The North-South co-operation element is happening through Tourism Ireland, which is an all-island, Good Friday Agreement body. We cannot, however, avoid the stark reality that there is no functioning government in...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Heckling will not get you anywhere lads. Senator Ned O'Sullivan asked about the Tourism Leadership Group. It comprises represenatives of the Department, myself, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, and the whole industry and it has been there for a while. People are talking about diversification of markets. I was up at...