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- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Initiatives (19 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108, 140, 174 and 780 together. I am pleased to report good progress on the Gathering Ireland 2013 - Ireland's biggest ever tourism initiative. The overall target is to attract at least 325,000 extra overseas visits to Ireland in 2013. Assuming this target is achieved, it will generate an additional €170 million in revenue for the...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (19 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121, 164 and 188 together. They relate to visitor numbers from the UK. According to the recently published CSO figures, there were just over 6.5 million overseas visits to Ireland last year representing an increase of 0.2% on 2011 levels. While the number of visits from the higher spending Mainland Europe, North America and long haul Markets all...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Homeless Persons Supports (19 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122 and 175 together. The street leagues do very valuable work with the homeless, drug and alcohol dependant individuals in rehabilitation, ex-offenders, people who are long-term unemployed with identified learning disabilities, refugees and asylum seekers. Programmes such as the street leagues can have a very positive impact for...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (19 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (19 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: The scheduling and timetabling of public transport services is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the companies and the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (19 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 796 and 797 together. 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...
- Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: I am.
- Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: There is not a lot to listen to, but I am listening.
- Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: Deputy Collins did enough talking herself when everyone else was speaking. She did not do much listening.
- Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: Deputy Collins did not do much listening-----
- Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: -----so she can pass on what she likes.
- Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: Deputy Collins did not have the manners to listen to her colleagues. She has been talking all the way through the debate.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (20 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: No decision has been taken on the timing of the next round of the Sports Capital Programme.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: Under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme an application could have been deemed invalid for the following reasons: Insufficient own funding No evidence of freehold/leasehold/letter from landlord No evidence of required amount of own funding No evidence of planning application No supporting documentation supplied No quotations/estimates submitted Insufficient sporting content Amount sought...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Feb 2013)
Michael Ring: No decision has been taken on the timing of the next round of the Sports Capital Programme.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (7 Mar 2013)
Michael Ring: The club referred to by the Deputy was allocated a grant of €300,000 under the 2006 Sports Capital Programme towards the provision of a sports hall and dressings rooms. The club has made very little progress in drawing down this grant and the Deputy will appreciate that grants cannot be kept open indefinitely. The club have been reminded on several occasions of the need to...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (13 Mar 2013)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 234 and 235 together. All unsuccessful applicants under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme were provided with a copy of their assessment. In the case of invalid applications, such applicants were provided with the reason(s) why their application was deemed invalid. Applicants were also provided with the contact details of the official who had...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (21 Mar 2013)
Michael Ring: The club referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme. A total of 2,170 applications were received under the Programme. The applications received sought €229m in funding for projects with a total value of €374m. Given the level of demand for funding and the amount of funding available under the...
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (21 Mar 2013)
Michael Ring: The organisation referred to by the Deputy did not apply for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (21 Mar 2013)
Michael Ring: The organisation referred to by the Deputy did not apply for a grant under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.