Results 8,421-8,440 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000 and no application was made in respect of a public swimming pool for Leixlip before that date. Under the current round of the programme, 58 applications were received, of which 46 projects have been completed and opened to the public, and 12 other projects are at various stages of...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Capital funding for sports infrastructure is provided 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: H1 Sports Capital Programme â¬33m H2...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (10 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme the Department provides funding at local, regional and national level to sporting clubs and organisations, voluntary and community organisations, local authorities and, in certain circumstances, schools/colleges towards the provision of sporting facilities and the purchase of sporting equipment. No decision has been made on the timing of the next round of...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (15 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme there are four principal stages in a swimming pool project following the submission of a feasibility study. These, in order of progress, are: Preliminary Report; Contract Documents; Tender and Construction. My Department received a proposal from Cork County Council on behalf of Dunmanway for the refurbishment of the existing pool together...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (16 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: All of the recently announced allocations to local authorities for sport capital projects were allocated on condition that grant would be drawn down by the end of the year. It is my understanding that the project referred to by the Deputy will commence construction in the next week or so.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme an allocation of â¬30,000 was made to the organisation referred to by the Deputy in 2006 towards the costs of floodlighting, ball-stop netting and the redevelopment of toilet facilities. All of this funding has been drawn down. The club might consider contacting the Sustainability Energy Authority of Ireland who provide information and grants relating to...
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Report Stage (22 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank the Opposition spokespersons and all speakers who spoke positively about tourism. I compliment Deputies on the speed with which this important Bill was dealt with in the House and thank them for their co-operation. I look forward to working with the spokespersons on tourism for the next few years. Tourism is a very important item on the Government's agenda. In the first nine months...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I will be announcing two new rounds of the Sports Capital Programme between 2012 and 2016. The first of these will be advertised in the New Year. The amount allocated to any county under the Sports Capital Programme is dependent on the quality and quantity of the applications received from that county and the overall level of funding available.
- Written Answers — London Olympics: London Olympics (22 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: No such meetings have taken place.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (23 Nov 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.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (29 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The club in question has been allocated almost â¬660,000 under the Sports Capital Programme and all of this funding has been drawn down.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The National Tourism Development (Amendment) Bill 2011 provides for an increase in the level of capital funding which 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 acknowledge that contributors to the debate in the Dáil all commented on the importance of...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I could complain I did not even get nominated.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: No.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: What about the swimming pool? Senator Mooney should not forget that.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: How long do I have to reply?
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I compliment all the Senators for the excellent debate. I will make a commitment to return to the Seanad. Since I came to office, one of the best debates I have had was the debate on sport in the Seanad. What I really like is when people ask questions and when I can reply after two or three of them. I will not be able to answer all questions posed today but the heart of every Senator is...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: There is no doubt that Ireland provides good value in hotels. That is good for the product, the market and the country. However, there is a problem in regard to special events. I have called in the Irish Hotels Federation in that regard. Again we have to put on the green jersey. I am not saying the hotels cannot increase their prices for special events. They can, but those prices must...