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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (17 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Up to now, the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) has been the primary means of providing Government support to sports clubs and organisations for sports capital works. In relation to future investment, the recently published National Development Plan (NDP) contains a commitment to establish a new “Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund”...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (17 Apr 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 2016 the Department contacted local authorities and sought expressions of interest in a limited round of swimming pool allocations.  There were three expressions of interest...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (17 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1298 and 1304 together. Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding to the National Governing Bodies of sport, including to the organisation mentioned by the Deputy.  I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (17 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: This is a 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: Sport Ireland (18 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Sport Ireland, under the Sport Ireland Act 2015, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport in Ireland. One of its more important functions is to act as the national anti-doping organisation (NADO) in Ireland. To that end, it provides important services in the fight against the use of illegal performance substances in sport, including testing and education. Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (18 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 218 together. The matter raised by the Deputy is one 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: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (18 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: 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.  Over recent years, the SCP has invested several hundred million euro into sports facilities throughout the country. It is prudent for the Department to ensure that any...

Questions on Promised Legislation (19 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Deputies Tony McLoughlin and Eamon Scanlon for raising the issue. I am aware of it and although the specific matters raised are ones for agencies outside the control of my Department, the ramifications for the tourism industry in the area are pertinent. My Department is looking into the issue to see how it can help to resolve it. I appreciate the importance of the attraction to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (19 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: With specific regard to the remedial works to which the Deputy refers, I understand that these relate to landing facilities for boats on Inishmurray Island following concerns conveyed by my Department relating to safety during embarkation and disembarkation at the island.  Neither my Department nor its agencies have any role or responsibility with regard to such facilities or related...

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Deputy Carey. My Department's role on tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy while the tourism agencies have operational responsibility for the implementation of this policy. The United States continues to be one of Ireland's strongest performing markets, delivering visitors who stay longer and spend more than average. In the period since 2010, visitor numbers from...

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Not only are Tourism Ireland and the Department constantly engaging with airlines to try to develop as many services as we can into and out of the country, but we also work with them on marketing programmes and trying to support routes when they are put in place. It is one thing to secure a route, but without a collaborative approach in supporting those routes when they are there, they are...

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: It is a very strong market.

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: We are continuing to invest in that market because it is providing a good return for us.

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: We will redouble efforts on that specific route. I will take up the matter directly with officials in the Department. I will discuss it further with the Minister, Deputy Ross, and Tourism Ireland to see if we can restore it. I absolutely appreciate its importance for the entire western seaboard. As someone who comes from County Kerry, we fully acknowledge the importance of transatlantic...

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Certainly the outlook is very positive.

Other Questions: Tourism Policy (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Hopefully the environment will be conducive to the restoration of a year-round service.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 and 78 together. The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme attracted a record 2,320 applications.  In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced €60m in allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round. A review of the 2017 round of the programme has now been finalised...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 72 together. 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. The full terms and conditions of the SCP are available on my Department's website. The Revenue Commissioners operate a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government’s primary method of providing support to sports clubs and organisations for capital projects. The 2017 round of the SCP closed for applications on the 24th February 2017.  In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced €60m in allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (24 Apr 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Neither I nor my Department has any role in relation to the development, implementation or management of the tourism experience brands, such as the Wild Atlantic Way.  Matters such as that raised by the Deputy are operational matters for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Notwithstanding this position, Fáilte Ireland has informed me that the Lee Valley has been...