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- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (20 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: Following discussions between my Department and the City and County Managers Association Community Social and Economic Committee, Minister Varadkar and I approved an initiative whereby grant aid towards the upgrading of energy and water conservation measures as well as disabled access enhancement, to a maximum total of â¬400,000, would be provided for Local Authority swimming pools. This...
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The National Tourism Development (Amendment) Bill 2011 provides for an increase in the level of capital funding that can be voted to the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, for the purpose of supporting tourism product development. Before moving on to the detail of the Bill, I wish to outline to the House the importance...
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: Good man.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: The club in question has received funding of almost â¬300,000 under the Sports Capital Programme since 2000. All grant allocations have been drawn down in full by the club. It will be open to the club to apply for funding under any new round of the Sports Capital Programme. No decision has yet been made about the timing of further rounds of the Programme.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: No decision has yet been made about the timing of further rounds of the Sports Capital Programme.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support towards the provision of sports facilities or the purchase of sports equipment. No decision has yet been made about the timing of further rounds of the Programme.
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme is the primary means of providing Government support for the provision of sports facilities throughout the country. Since 1998, over â¬170m has been allocated to sports projects in Dublin. In addition, during the same period, the Government has invested over â¬107m in the redevelopment of Croke Park and â¬191m in the development of the Aviva stadium. â¬28m...
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: In the bath.
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: I will be there in two weeks. The date has been fixed.
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: Deputy Timmins cannot complain about the recent funding from the Department because his constituency did not do too badly. I disagree with him that those who shout the loudest get the most. I believe that those who are prepared to put their hands in their pockets to provide matching funding do not do badly. I come from a community and tourism region where people are prepared to put their...
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Referral to Select Committee (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: I move: "That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a)."
- Sports Capital Programme (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: The programme for Government provides that "In future sports funding should prioritise projects which further greater participation in sport on a local and national level". I will be keeping this commitment in mind in the context of the allocation of any future sports funding. The sports capital programme has transformed the sporting landscape of Ireland with improved facilities in virtually...
- Sports Capital Programme (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: Since this Government came into office, this Department has introduced initiatives to allocate funding to local authorities in particular. I refer to initiatives under the sports capital programme which are to help local authorities to provide facilities in areas where sporting organisations are not established. I refer to Mugga Parks where children can play volleyball or basketball. The...
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: I am chairing a high-level coordinating group which is identifying opportunities for Ireland that may arise across the sports, tourism, cultural and enterprise sectors from the proximity of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The group comprises representatives from the Irish Sports Council, the Olympic Council of Ireland, Paralympics Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, the...
- Written Answers — Policy on Volunteering: Policy on Volunteering (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: Volunteers play a vital role in Irish sport and research has shown that sport accounts for the majority of all volunteering in Ireland. As well as generating social value, there is an economic value of volunteering in sport, and estimates of this have ranged from over â¬300 million to almost â¬600 million annually. The commitment and hard work of volunteers is a key part of the development...
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: Sports inclusion disability officer positions are the responsibility of the Irish Sports Council, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.
- Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: The Garda vetting process as rolled out by the Irish Sports Council, is the responsibility of that Council, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.
- Written Answers — Sporting Organisations: Sporting Organisations (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: I am acutely aware that sporting organisations, like many other organisations, are facing very difficult financial challenges in the present economic climate. I have of course met with sporting organisations and have visited clubs and I fully understand the difficulties that they face. I wish to express my deep admiration and appreciation for the continuing efforts of all those in the sports...
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (29 Sep 2011)
Michael Ring: The sports sector is a major contributor to the economy, a contribution which includes sports tourism, ticket sales, subscriptions and the cost of playing sport, together with the purchase of sports equipment and an economic value of time given by volunteers. Sport and sport-related activities support over 38,000 full-time equivalent jobs. Participation in sport can also bring benefits in...