Results 601-620 of 12,487 for speaker:John O'Donoghue
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (31 May 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December 2004. The...
- Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (1 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Although a number of sites, including one in the Docklands area, were considered some years ago for the redevelopment of the Abbey, the conclusion reached at that stage, taking all factors into consideration, was that it was preferable to proceed at the existing location in Abbey Street. However, it subsequently emerged that the additional property needed to make redevelopment at the existing...
- Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (1 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: In searching for a location on which to redevelop the Abbey Theatre, the Office of Public Works identified the site of the former Coláiste Mhuire, if combined with 1 Granby Row, as a potential solution. However, when it emerged that 1 Granby Row could not be acquired for what was considered a reasonable price, the report in question was commissioned to review whether there was any way that...
- Written Answers — Departmental Publications: Departmental Publications (1 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: There are no reports awaiting publication in my Department.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (1 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national levels throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December last. The...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (2 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: No costs have been paid from Exchequer funds in respect of commissions, inquiries or tribunals commenced by my Department since its establishment in June 2002.
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (2 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme does not assist in the purchase or rental of premises. The programme is advertised on an annual basis and applications for funding under the 2005 programme were...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (2 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: As the Deputy will no doubt be aware, the decentralisation implementation group recommended in November 2004 that 15 Departments and agencies be prioritised in the first phase of this programme of decentralisation. The organisations identified include my Department. It is expected that construction of the new building to house the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism in Killarney will...
- Written Answers — Authorised Bookmakers Regulation: Authorised Bookmakers Regulation (14 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Horse Racing Ireland and Bord na gCon, the statutory bodies responsible for the horse and greyhound racing industries respectively, are responsible for the control of the operations of authorised bookmakers under the provisions of the Greyhound Industry Acts 1958 and Irish Horseracing Industry Act 1994. As my Department does not have a role in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's inquiry...
- Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (14 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: As I stated in a previous reply on 12 April last, I travelled to London to participate in the St. Patrick's Day celebrations from Saturday, 12 March to Sunday, 13 March. I was accompanied on this trip by my special adviser, my private secretary and my wife. While the Department has yet to be invoiced for all the costs associated with the visit to London, I understand the total cost of the...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (14 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded sports capital programme which is administered by my Department allocates funding to sport clubs and to sports and voluntary and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (14 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded sports capital programme which is administered by my Department allocates funding to sports and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December last. The closing...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (14 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded sports capital programme which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sports and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2005 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 5 and 6 December last. The closing...
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (14 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Following a series of meetings last year with representatives of the National Community Games to discuss issues with regard to the hosting of the annual community games finals in Mosney, I approved funding of funding of â¬100,000 towards the renovation of the accommodation at the Mosney holiday centre specifically to ensure that the facilities are of a comfortable standard for use by the...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (14 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I refer the Deputy to my reply to his Parliamentary Question No. 258 of Tuesday 31, May 2005 which sets out the position on Leixlip, Maynooth and Celbridge. The position outlined in the reply continues to apply.
- Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I am not aware of any appointees to State boards under the auspices of my Department currently disqualified from holding a directorship of a private company.
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (15 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The total expenditure on courier and postal-packaging services by my Department including expenditure by the National Archives, the National Museum of Ireland and the National Library of Ireland, for the years 2000 to 2004 is as follows: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ â'¬ Courier Services 21,204.84 42,202.80 75,313.98 59,855.71 65,064.45 Postal Services...
- Order of Business. (16 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Deputy Ring has come down a few steps.
- National Aquatic Centre. (16 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Legal proceedings have been taken by Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited in the commercial court against Dublin Waterworld for breaches of the lease on the National Aquatic Centre. As this issue relates to proceedings before the commercial court at present, it would be inappropriate for me to make any further comment or statement on these matters. However, I take this opportunity...
- National Aquatic Centre. (16 Jun 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I am limited in what I can say because there are matters before the commercial court. I am advised that it would be inappropriate to make any comment which might prejudice the outcome of a matter which is sub judice. CSID has instituted proceedings against Dublin Waterworld Limited, which is due to the failure of Dublin Waterworld to fulfil fundamental obligations of its lease. These have...