Results 8,541-8,560 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2008, and in particular to Vote 33 — pages 154 to 155, and to Vote 35 — pages 164 to 169.

Written Answers — Access to Sporting Facilities: Access to Sporting Facilities (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 103 together. I would refer the Deputies to my reply to PQ No. 75 which I answered today. In relation to the Sports Capital Programme, it should be noted that the level of allocations are contingent on the quality and volume of the applications received and the overall level of funding available, rather than any perceived predisposition towards...

Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: As Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism I am committed to securing the best possible funding for the Arts Council and the arts sector generally. The Arts Council's funding requirement for the year ahead however, can only be addressed in the context of the consideration of the Estimates for the Public Services for 2009.

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my previous reply on this issue on 27th May 2008. As I indicated on that occasion, publication of this Report is a matter, in the first instance, for the Arts Council.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: Subject to receipt of advice from the Director of the National Archives and the National Archives Advisory Council, and following the clarification of certain legal issues by the Attorney General, I would anticipate that the heads of a bill can be finalised later this year.

Written Answers — Fáilte Ireland: Fáilte Ireland (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: The National Development Plan 2007-13, "Transforming Ireland", provides for a total Exchequer investment in tourism of €800m over the seven years, including a Tourism Product Development and Infrastructure sub-programme of €317m to upgrade and supplement Ireland's tourism attractions and activities, and to deliver a National Conference Centre in Dublin. The €137m fund (exclusive of the...

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Government's priorities for the Arts are set out in the Programme for Government and are elaborated further in my Department's Statement of Strategy and the Arts Plan 2008, which has been placed in the Oireachtas Library. My policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations. It is the main vehicle for development of sports facilities at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Since 1998 the Sports Capital Programme has allocated over €675m to 6,716 sports facility projects. This investment has...

Written Answers — Racing Industry: Racing Industry (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: Government support for the horse and greyhound racing industries is provided under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, which was established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001 for the purpose of further developing both racing industries. Under the provisions of the 2001 Act, the Fund receives a guaranteed level of finance based on excise duty on off-course betting in the...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Inter-Departmental Group, chaired by my Department, was reconvened in September 2007 to review the working and implementation of the Per Cent for Art Guidelines. To date the group, which is representative of a wide range of Government Departments and agencies with construction budgets, has met on three occasions and significant progress has been made. The Group will continue to meet on...

Written Answers — Cultural Institutions: Cultural Institutions (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: The individual off-site storage needs of the National Cultural Institutions, are being dealt with progressively on an individual basis. There are 7 Cultural Institutions and if the Deputy has a request for an update on a particular institution/s I will be happy to provide such information.

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to PQ 75 which I answered today.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235, 236 and 239 together. Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Applications for funding under the 2008 programme were invited through advertisements in the Press on 13th...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Applications for funding under the 2008 programme were invited through advertisements in the Press on 13th and 14th of January and the deadline for receipt of...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: A sum of €184m has been provided in the National Development Plan 2007-2013 for supporting existing projects in the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme and for new projects to be selected following the launch of a new round of the Programme. The terms and conditions of a new round will be devised taking into account the recommendations of the Value for Money and Policy Review report on...

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 241 together. The National Museum of Ireland is the only museum displaying historical artefacts which is under the aegis of my Department. Since the National Museum of Ireland became an autonomous statutory body under the National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997 on 3rd May 2005, the Board of the National Museum is statutorily responsible for all...

Written Answers — National Gallery: National Gallery (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: The National Gallery of Ireland is an autonomous statutory body. The Board of Governors and Guardians of the National Gallery is statutorily responsible for operational matters concerning its collection.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2008, and in particular to Vote 33 — pages 154 to 155, and to Vote 35 — pages 164 to 169.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244 to 246, inclusive, together. Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Applications for funding under the 2008 Programme were invited through advertisements in the Press on...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Jun 2008)

Martin Cullen: We have been fortunate in recent years to enjoy record growth in numbers of overseas visitors and associated revenue. Last year alone we welcomed over 8 million visitors with associated revenue of €4.9 billion, including Irish carrier receipts. While the international tourism market is becoming increasingly competitive, Ireland has consistently outperformed its key competitors in terms of...