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International Sporting Events (28 Mar 2012)

Michael Ring: It would be a great opportunity for tourism, culture and business. Irish companies have gained between €250 million and €500 million through building stadia for the Olympics in Britain. The same would occur in Ireland, leading to employment and business for hotels, for example. The world cup would showcase our small country's facilities. If New Zealand can do it, I do not know why...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Michael Ring: Earlier today I announced a new round of the Sports Capital Programme. This Programme will assist voluntary and community organisations, national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport, local authorities, VECs and schools to develop high quality, safe, well-designed, sustainable facilities in appropriate locations and to provide appropriate equipment to help maximise participation in sport and...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (28 Mar 2012)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 271 together. The tourism and sports agencies are represented on the London 2012 Coordinating Group which I am chairing and which is looking at opportunities for Ireland from the proximity of this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Tourism Ireland is the north-south body established under the Good Friday agreement with responsibility for...

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Is Deputy Ross anti-rural. What about all the city fellows?

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Did Mr. Gay Byrne not go before the committee?

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: What qualifications does Deputy Willie O'Dea have to write for the Sunday Independent?

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: I asked what qualification Deputy Willie O'Dea had to write for the Sunday Independent? It has nothing to do with being a member of Fine Gael.

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: The Deputy is telling himself he is the editor.

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: That is because I am in Fine Gael.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (3 May 2012)

Michael Ring: I am pleased to announce that applications are now being sought for a new round of the Sports Capital Programme. This Programme is the main vehicle for Government support for the development of sports facilities and the purchase of equipment. It is open to any organisation, such as the group referred to by the Deputy, with a suitable project to apply for funding under the Sports Capital...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme, priority is given to the needs of designated disadvantaged areas including RAPID areas. Projects located in RAPID areas and those located outside, but serving RAPID areas, are treated the same if they provide the necessary evidence in the following format. If located in a RAPID area: Letter from the local RAPID co-ordinator confirming following details as...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 May 2012)

Michael Ring: The Programme for Government includes a commitment that event tourism will be prioritised in order to continue to bring major events to Ireland. The hosting of major sports events can provide a great showcase for Ireland, drive international visitor numbers and the media coverage of sports tourism events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (9 May 2012)

Michael Ring: The tourism and sports agencies are represented on the London 2012 co-ordinating group which I am chairing and which is looking at opportunities for Ireland from the proximity of this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Tourism Ireland is the North-South body established under the Good Friday Agreement with responsibility for the overseas promotion of the entire island of Ireland...

Written Answers — Olympic Torch Relay: Olympic Torch Relay (16 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Responsibility for all aspects of the visit of the Olympic Torch Relay to Ireland, including the relay route, rests with the Olympic Council of Ireland.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 May 2012)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme payments made to projects in County Laois in 2011 and up to the week ending 11 May 2012 are set out in the following table: Name of project Amount Ballylinan GAA Club 5,000 Killadooley Sportsfield Development 2,400 Killadooley Sportsfield Development 33,600 Killadooley Sportsfield Development 9,988...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme 2012: Statements, Questions and Answers (24 May 2012)

Michael Ring: I am delighted to have the timely opportunity to address this House on the subject of the sports capital programme. Senators will be aware that on 28 March I was delighted to launch the first round of the programme since 2008. The programme is the main channel of Government support for developing sports facilities and purchasing sports equipment for sports clubs and organisations across the...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme 2012: Statements, Questions and Answers (24 May 2012)

Michael Ring: People will no doubt be glued to their television screens when our national team rightly and proudly retakes its place among Europe's soccer elite in Poland and the Ukraine next month. It is hard to believe it is 24 years since Ireland took part in the 1988 UEFA European Football Championship in Germany. We will all take a great interest later this summer when London hosts one of the...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme 2012: Statements, Questions and Answers (24 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Not true.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment. The goal of the Programme is to increase participation in sport and to improve standards of performance by assisting in the development of sports facilities at national, regional and local level, thereby contributing to healthier...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: I presume that the Deputy is referring to allocations under the Sports Capital Programme. The Department does not compile such information on a constituency basis. Such information is only held on a county basis. Information on all allocations to organisations in Dublin are available on the Department's website www.dttas.ie . No new allocations have been made to organisations in Dublin...