Results 8,301-8,320 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring
- Sports Capital Programme (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: I want to emphasise that when grantees come looking for that funding, the Department must find the money and that money is allocated in a budget every year. It is not that if the money is not spent, it will be spent on another project. That money will be just there. When it is needed to be drawn down, it is drawn down. It is not that money is left over and can be spent again. We are...
- Sports Capital Programme (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: My officials are drawing up guidelines. There is a proposal in the pipeline to draw down a scheme. We are talking to different agencies and we hope that programme will be announced in the coming weeks. There are plenty of projects available to draw down any funding that is available. I am hoping to sign off on that in coming weeks.
- Sports Capital Programme (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: The Deputy is quite right. I am very anxious.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the terms of the Sports Capital Programme grants are allocated to sporting organisations towards the provision of new facilities, the renovation or extension of existing facilities or the purchase of non - personal sports equipment. Since 1998, almost â¬740 million has been allocated to over 7,400 projects nationwide. No decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the...
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: The matter raised is an operational one for the Irish Sports Council. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agency for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: The matters raised are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agencies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. Question No. 61 answered with Question No. 52.
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: Capital funding for sports infrastructure is provided directly by the Department through a number of publicly funded capital programmes: Sports Capital Programme Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme The development of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. In 2011 the following amounts have been allocated under these headings as follows: C1 Sports Capital Programme â¬33m ...
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: A five year draft National Sports Facilities Strategy was completed within my Department last year. The draft strategy is currently being updated to take account of developments since then and I expect to receive an updated version shortly for consideration. A decision on the publication of the strategy will be taken when I have fully considered the issues contained in it. The aim of the...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: No decision has been made in relation to the timing of a new round of the Sports Capital Programme. A sum of â¬33 million has been provided in the Estimates to fund existing commitments under the Programme in 2011.
- Written Answers — London Olympics: London Olympics (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: Officials from my Department have had discussions with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games. A high-level coordinating group, chaired by my Department, is identifying opportunities for Ireland that may arise across the sports, tourism and cultural sectors, from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The group comprises representatives from the Irish Sports Council,...
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: There are great synergies between tourism and sport. In particular sports tourism can be a valuable instrument in the promotion of Ireland both at home and abroad. Already this year the Aviva Stadium has hosted the Europa League Final which introduced thousands of Portuguese fans to our country. Ireland is also hosting the Volvo Ocean Yacht race and the Solheim Cup which will further...
- Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: The No. 1 spot.
- Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: I would be delighted.
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has responsibility for Dormant Account funding. Under the terms of the Sports Capital Programme grants are allocated to sporting organisations towards the provision of new facilities, the renovation or extension of existing facilities or the purchase of non-personal sports equipment. The club in question has received 3...
- Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: Deputy Higgins must be going for early retirement.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, funding is allocated towards the provision of sports facilities at national, regional and local level. It is the primary vehicle for promoting the development of sports and recreational facilities in Ireland. The Programme has transformed the sporting landscape of Ireland with...
- Written Answers — Sporting Events: Sporting Events (9 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: I have had no such approach from the IABA but will be available to meet them if so requested.
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (9 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: As the Deputy will be aware, the distribution of the proceeds of the National Lottery is solely the responsibility of the Minister for Finance. The Irish Sports Council grant-in-aid is part funded by the National Lottery, but the annual Estimates do not include a breakdown of the source of funding between National Lottery and Exchequer funding.
- Written Answers — Access to Sporting Facilities: Access to Sporting Facilities (15 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: In respect of funding for capital items it is open to any organisation, with a suitable project, to apply for funding under any future round of the sports capital programme. Information on the sports capital programme, including the most recently used application form and guidelines, are available on the Department's website, www.dttas.ie. As regards funding for current expenditure the...
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (15 Jun 2011)
Michael Ring: The formulation of sports policy is a matter for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. The Irish Sports Council was established by the Irish Sports Council Act 1999 and its functions are set out in section 6 of that Act. The Irish Sports Council, in performing its functions, shall as provided by section 9 of the Act, have regard to Government policy and shall comply with any...