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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: First, it is hugely important for me to state that we are 100% behind the Minister in every respect. Second, there must be total accountability and transparency post the event. I accept that it would be post the event in terms of issues that might arise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: That is my point. I thank the Minister for attending. I look forward to seeing him shortly when the Moran report hopefully is published.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rugby World Cup 2023: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I propose that we go into private session to discuss housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (13 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Under Sections 8(b) and 8(c) of the Sport Ireland Act 2015, Sport Ireland has the specific function to encourage the promotion, development and coordination of, and the achievement of excellence in, competitive sport. It also has statutory responsibility to support elite athletes in achieving excellence in sport. Accordingly, Sport Ireland is the statutory body with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1349 and 1350 together. The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools.  In January of 2016, my Department contacted local authorities and sought expressions of interest in a limited round of swimming pool allocations....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1354 and 1355 together. The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools.  In January 2016, my Department contacted local authorities and sought expressions of interest in a limited round of swimming pool allocations....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 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 Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on 24 February last. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received.  All of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on the 24th February. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received and all of these applications are currently being assessed. The total amount available to allocate under this round is €30 million. Accordingly, the allocation of grants will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 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 such as the Wild Atlantic Way.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 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 Capital Programme Applications (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on 24 February. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received and all of these applications are currently being assessed. The total amount available to allocate under this round is €30 million. Accordingly, the allocation of grants will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (26 Jul 2017)

Brendan Griffin: As in respect of PQ Number 32166, Dáil Question 675 of 11 July 2017, this would also be a matter for the National Governing Body. National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) are independent, autonomous bodies and are responsible for their own governance procedures and competition rules for their sports. Contact details for the organisation were supplied in my reply to Dáil...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (17 Aug 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I would be happy to take any questions, but I concur fully with the Minister's opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Brendan Griffin: In response to Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe's question about meetings with the OCI, I have been in the job for eight weeks, during which time I have tried to meet as many heads of governing bodies as I can. I met Ms Sarah Keane on the same day as I attended the launch of the Para Swimming European Championships Dublin 2018 in the National Aquatic Centre. More importantly, I have also met the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Aug 2017)

Brendan Griffin: She did not raise an issue with me.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (11 Sep 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 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. Fáilte Ireland's Event Ireland Team is tasked with identifying, bidding for and winning sporting, cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (11 Sep 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on the 24th February and I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. The total amount currently available to allocate under this round is €30 million. Accordingly, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (11 Sep 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on 24 February and I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. The total amount currently available to allocate under this round is €30 million. Accordingly, the allocation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (11 Sep 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on the 24th February and I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. The total amount currently available to allocate under this round is €30 million. Accordingly, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (11 Sep 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on the 24th February and I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. The total amount currently available to allocate under this round is €30 million. Accordingly, the...