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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Ring: It would be neither tenable nor equitable to allow one category of unsuccessful applicants to reapply under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme after the closing date in order to resubmit applications that did not meet the eligibility criteria. The 2012 round of the SCP is closed and the full amount of the available funding has been allocated.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Ring: My Department is conducting an internal review of the operation of the 2012 Sports Capital Programme.  This review has included discussions with the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. A primary purpose of the review is to simplify and streamline the application process thereby reducing the proportion of invalid applications.  Consequently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Ring: A draft National Sports Facilities Strategy was published as a discussion document on my Department's website in September 2012.  A final strategy, taking account of submissions received, will be published shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Ring: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including the allocation of funding for High Performance sport. I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Irish Sports Council for direct reply in relation to any steps that have been taken regarding the 2016 Olympics...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jun 2013)

Michael Ring: There was a special allocation of €1.25m made to the IABA in 2011 to allow local boxing clubs throughout the country to improve their facilities with special emphasis on clubs developing facilities for female boxers.  The maximum grant amount per boxing club was €25,000.  This initiative was funded by my Department and administered by...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (2 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: 433. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a jobbridge contract will be reinstated to its original finish date in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this query has already been submitted to the jobbridge section, the jobbridge team and her office directly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31458/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Leader Programmes Funding (2 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: The Department of Transport Tourism & Sport does not allocate LEADER funding, though it is consulted before grants are awarded to organisations where there is a sporting element involved.  My Department has not received any documentation on the application referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (10 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: The allocations under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme were announced last December and there are no more grants available at this time.  No decision has been taken on the timing of the next round of the Sports Capital Programme.  Any future rounds will be advertised in that national press.  It will be open to any club to apply under any future round of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: I presume that the Deputy is referring to the Sports Capital Programme, which is the Government's main vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment. Details of all allocations under the Sports Capital Programme since 1999 are available on my Department's website .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  All funding available under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme has been allocated and no decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Programme.  No application was received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: No decision has been taken on the timing of the next round of the Sports Capital Programme. Any such decision will of course have to be taken in the context of the likely capital provision for the subhead in future years.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a final decision will issue on the Student Universal Support Ireland grant application by a person (details supplied) considering that correspondence to SUSI in this case has not been responded to; and if he will make a full and final reply on the matter. [35634/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of the student grant application for the academic year 2012-13 will be completed for a person (details supplied), considering that correspondence to SUSI in this case has not been responded to; and if he will make a full and final reply on the matter. [35635/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (17 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: Killarney Town Council received allocations of €1.5m under the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) and €3.8m under the Local Authority Swimming Pools Programme (LASPP) in relation to the swimming pool and leisure centre in Killarney.  The retention amount of the LASPP grant (€380,000) remains to be drawn down.   I am informed that an issue has arisen in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: European Council Meetings (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: The EU Council of Sport Ministers, which I chaired in Brussels on 17 May, adopted Council Conclusions on Dual Careers for athletes.  The promotion of dual careers for elite athletes was one of the sport priorities of the Irish Presidency. To succeed at the highest level of a sport demands intensive training and competitions at home and abroad.  It can be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (18 Jul 2013)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  The Sports Capital Programme actively encourages the sharing of facilities between different sports organisations and also between schools/colleges and sports groups.  For the most recent round of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Museum Projects (18 Sep 2013)

Michael Ring: I believe that a sports museum would be an excellent addition to Ireland's sporting and cultural experience and that it has the potential to attract widespread public interest. For that reason, I have established a committee, which I am chairing myself, to examine the feasibility of developing a Museum of Irish Sport. The committee will report on its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Official Engagements (18 Sep 2013)

Michael Ring: I visited the USA from 14th to 17th August last to attend the Milwaukee Irish Fest and a number of Tourism Ireland promotional events and meetings. Below is the Itinerary for my trip.   Wednesday, August 14: 11.25 - Depart Dublin                  ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (18 Sep 2013)

Michael Ring: WRUUUU03600 type: 7 --> No decision has been taken on the timing of the next round of the Sports Capital Programme. Any such decision will of course have to be taken in the context of the likely capital provision for the subhead in future years.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (24 Sep 2013)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  No decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Programme. It may be possible for the club referred to by the Deputy to raise funds via the ‘Tax Relief for Donations to Certain...