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Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: Senators will be aware that the Government announced in December 2011 that it had decided not to proceed with legislation to abolish upward only rent reviews. It will be recalled that the proposals which were brought before Government at that time had the particular aim of providing relief for tenants whose businesses might otherwise be viable were it not for the adverse impact arising from...

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: However, points of conflict with the Constitution were identified during the development of that legislation and on the advice of the Attorney General it was not possible to proceed with it. In particular, it was clear that in order to strengthen the ability of any retrospective legislation to survive a constitutional challenge, provision would have to be made for a scheme of compensation to...

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: Second Stage (2 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: We are all aware of the difficulties which confront the retail sector and small and medium enterprises at this time, but we have to be realistic in terms of acknowledging what we can and cannot do. One of the key objectives of the Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013 is to bring about a change in the amount of rent which has been agreed as a result of a contractual arrangement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (8 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 608 and 609 together. No decision has been made on the timing of any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Any future rounds of the Programme will be advertised in the national press. Any interested group should register on as this will be the only way to apply under any future rounds of the Programme.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Budget Statement 2014 (15 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: It did not add up.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Applications (15 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: 350. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a disadvantaged area scheme 2013 payment will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the circumstances in this case and the undue hardship being caused by the delay. [43415/13]

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: This is a great day for sport. Last year, I announced a sports capital programme, the first since 2008, and I promised we would have another round before 2016. I am glad to say I was able to get the funding to have another programme, which I hope to announce in the near future, with payments being made in 2014. This is great news for the community sports clubs across the country. With...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: However, this must be based on a comprehensive submission from the council on how current funding will be allocated in 2014 and beyond. My priority is to see the taxpayers' hard-earned money is spent on sport and not wasted. I also welcome the additional funding being provided for the indoor arena at the National Sports Campus. Since I first visited the campus two years ago, I have become...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: Into Knock next year.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: Not all into Dublin, into Knock.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: We had so many tourists in Kerry this year that we had to bring them out and put them elsewhere. We did such a good job for Kerry.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: It was the first time in many years that they had a great year.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: I also am delighted with the €8 million provided for the Wild Atlantic Way. This will also be a brilliant phenomenon.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: This will open up, from west Cork to Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo and Roscommon and tourists will be able to see the real beauty in every corner of this country.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: And Sligo.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: And even Tipperary.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: When we have this done, we will have so many visitors in the country that they will say this was the greatest tourism measure ever taken in this country. The €8 million will be spent on signage and viewing points to show the natural beauty. I listened to the previous speakers and I just cannot let this opportunity go. I remember three years ago when I was sitting over on that side...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: We are doing it now. I remember the saddest day since I came into politics and that I ever saw was December of that year when I saw the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and other Ministers sitting in Government Buildings and speaking about the economy and the country. Five minutes later, they got off the stage and walked away and their seats were taken by the troika. I want to remind...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: You were part of that Government. You were part of it. Do not be washing your hands of it either.

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Michael Ring: You were part of it and you supported them.