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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (20 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: My Department's capital support for any new swimming pools is now being provided through the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The National Development Plan provided a capital allocation of at least €100 million for the Fund over the period to 2027. The first call for proposals under the LSSIF closed in 2019 with applications confined to local authorities and National...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The latest round (2023) of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) closed for applications on Friday 8th September. A preliminary examination of the submitted applications is now underway but it is clear that the Programme has again generated a very large number of applications. Work has begun on drafting the "Scoring Assessment and Assessment Manual" for the 2023 round and I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Transport (26 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Minister, Deputy Foley, is not able to attend but I am in the Department with her. I thank Senator Lombard for raising this issue, which I accept is an issue around the country. Before I address the specific issues raised, I wish to provide an outline on the extent of the transport scheme, notwithstanding what the Senator said. The school transport scheme is a significant operation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Transport (26 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: On the issue of the minimum number of pupils required for service, I will get the Department to contact the Senator directly with the exact answer. As I understand it, there was always a minimum number. I think it is seven but that applies to all services, as I understand it. I will get that confirmed in writing. That minimum has always been in place for school bus services. Even without...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Disability Services (26 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: In terms of my Department's responsibilities, the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (26 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The aim of the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) is to provide support for larger sports facilities where the Exchequer investment is greater than the maximum amount available under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). The first call for proposals under the LSSIF closed in 2019 with applications confined to local authorities and National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (26 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308, 309, 310, 311, 312 and 313 together. Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes the allocation of funding to National Governing Bodies of Sport, including the Irish Martial Arts Commission. Sport Ireland also has responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (28 Sep 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply.I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (10 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas as an bhfáilte. Tá mé anseo in ionad an Aire, an Teachta Ní Fhoghlú. Tá sí ag binse an Rialtais faoi láthair. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir as an t-ábhar seo a ardú inniu. A priority for this Government is to ensure all children have an appropriate school placement and that the necessary supports are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (10 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Department continues to look for strategic locations for special schools provision. That is happening in County Monaghan as well. We are also working with parents, as is the Senator, schools, patron bodies and stakeholders in Monaghan to provide sufficient specialist places for children with special educational needs. As I said, there is a strategic review under way and four special...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The 2024 allocation for sport and recreation amounts to €181.837 million. Increased funding is being provided to sporting bodies to ensure their recovery post pandemic and to enable them to face the challenges of today. An extra €2 million is being provided for the national governing bodies for sport. The funding targeted at increasing female participation is being doubled....

Situation in the Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Tá mé ag roinnt mo chuid ama le mo bheirt comhghleacaí, an Teachta Costello agus duine eile. D'éist mé leis an ráiteas a thug an Teachta Gannon agus bhí an ceart aige. Dúirt sé gur cheart go mbeadh Éire ina teach solais don síocháin, agus tá an ceart aige faoi sin. Deputy Gannon is absolutely correct to say that Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (17 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Since I was appointed as Minister of State with responsibility for sport and physical education, I have met with a large number of sporting organisations and clubs. The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. The below list, is reflective of pre scheduled meetings. Other meetings have happened in the course of my work as a constituency T.D. For completeness of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (17 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (17 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (17 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: There is no legislative basis for me or my Department to intervene in the manner requested. This is a matter for the National Governing Body (NGB) concerned, in this instance the IABA (Irish Athletic Boxing Association). The IABA is an independent, autonomous organisation and neither I nor my Department has any role in decisions made by the IABA regarding use of any of their facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Defibrillators Provision (18 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. Grants...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (19 Oct 2023)

Thomas Byrne: The national sports policy, which was published in 2018, provided for the establishment of a large-scale sport infrastructure fund, LSSIF. The first call for proposals under the LSSIF closed in 2019 with applications confined to local authorities and national governing bodies of sport. All applications were assessed in accordance with the published evaluation procedures and guidelines and...