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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (16 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The sharing of facilities is one of the stated objectives of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP). Applicants are advised at application stage that they will obtain extra marks at assessment if they show that the proposed facilities will be shared. Under the SCP, schools, colleges and Education and Training Boards may only apply for funding jointly with a local sports club or group. Of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (16 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy development.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the Wild Atlantic Way. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: When the 2017 Sports Capital Programme (SCP) was advertised, my Department issued a guide to filling out the application form which set out the minimum requirements that applicants had to meet to be considered for funding. Applications were deemed invalid primarily for one or more of the following reasons:- - Title/Access requirements of the SCP not satisfied - Insufficient...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: When the 2017 Sports Capital Programme (SCP) was advertised, my Department issued a guide to filling out the application form which set out the minimum requirements that applicants had to meet to be considered for funding. Applications were deemed invalid primarily for one or more of the following reasons:- - Title/Access requirements of the SCP not satisfied - Insufficient...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (16 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 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 the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (23 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Details of all allocations under the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme were announced last November in the case of local applications and in December in the case of regional applications. In relation to local applications, the overall funding available was first distributed by county on a per-capita basis. The maximum possible grant was €150,000 and a total of 33 projects...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (23 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on the 24th February last. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. All applicants have been informed of the outcome of the assessment of their application, including details of why applications were deemed invalid. Applications were deemed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (30 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 541 and 542 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. The budget allocation for 2017 for the programme was €4.2m, all of which was expended. The allocation for 2018 is also €4.2m. There are four...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (30 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Following the conclusion of Budget 2018 discussions, my Department is committed to establishing a new Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Scheme with funding available from 2019 onwards. The new scheme will be for larger sports projects where the proposed Government contribution exceeds the amount available under the Sports Capital Programme. The terms and conditions of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (30 Jan 2018)

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 board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (31 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 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. There were three expressions of interest received for new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (31 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy development. It is not directly involved in the development or management of individual tourism projects, such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East, or the marketing and promotion of those experience brands. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (31 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 275 to 277, inclusive, 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, such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East and the marketing and promotion thereof.  These are operational matters...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (31 Jan 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 279 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 funding, marketing and promotion of the Experience Brands Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East. These are operational matters for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (7 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  Implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as other bodies.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to provide financial and other supports to assist bids to host international...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (13 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Phase 1 of this development, in which Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology is a partner, comprises a Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre together with a Training Centre for Outdoor Pursuits at Lough Lannagh. Mayo County Council's estimated cost of this phase is €11.095m. Castlebar Swimming Pool is in the 2000 round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) and in October 2015,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (13 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Allocations in respect of applications submitted under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme were announced in November and December last. Full details of these allocations are available on my Department's website. The priority in the medium term will be on advancing these projects. In relation to future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme, my Department is undertaking a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (13 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 579 and 580 together. 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. Allocations were announced in November and December last and full details are available on my Department's website. All applications...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Capital Programme (14 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Senator Gallagher. I very much appreciate him raising this important matter. The venue in question is synonymous with everything that constitutes Ulster football. As the Senator said, the Ulster final is one of the great occasions on the football calendar. What is special about a facility such as St. Tiernach's Park is the fact it is a town-centre facility and it helps create a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rail Network Expansion (15 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: We are clearing up your mess.