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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Motion (13 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: This is a technical matter. It is merely dotting the i's and crossing the t's to ensure that, if a situation arises, we have the legal statute in place. That is what this is about. It is consolidating existing legislation. It is not giving new legislation to the Department and it is not putting any extra workload on it. It is merely consolidation of existing legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Direct Payment Scheme Applications (14 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 163. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their direct payments for 2013 in view of the fact that the dual claim issue in this case was fully resolved in previous years by submission of maps and so on by the herd owner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48729/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (14 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: Departmental officials are currently working on the details of a new round of Sports Capital Programme. I hope to be in a position to make an announcement before the end of the year, including the level of funding to be allocated. My Department has developed a new portal on the Department's website which must be used by organisations to register, to apply for funding (when...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 306. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the review of an appeal will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if an oral hearing will be scheduled in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48949/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (19 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 607. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment of their single payment scheme and disadvantaged area scheme in view of the fact that misleading information has been supplied by his Department in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49450/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (20 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: In 2010 a grant of €648,000 was allocated towards the much needed refurbishment of the De Paul Swimming Pool, St. Vincent`s Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 7. Earlier this year this grant was increased to €1.261m. The Department is awaiting the completion of legalities before approval can be given for this project to proceed. The grantee and their solicitors are fully aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Refurbishment (21 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 156. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will ascertain from the Courts Service details of the work needed to a property (details supplied) in order that it can be re-opened; if a copy of the reports prepared by the Office of Public Works in August 2013 and in April 2012 on the property will be furnished including details of costings and so on; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Programmes (21 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 187. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department had to notify the EU, or seek approval for the change in the terms and conditions of the BTAP 2012 scheme in view of the fact that the programme is subject to EU state aid rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49938/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (26 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 242. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an Irish teaching allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50650/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (26 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: Departmental officials are currently working on the details of a new round of Sports Capital Programme. I hope to be in a position to make an announcement before the end of the year, including the level of funding to be allocated. My Department has developed a new portal on the Department's website which must be used by organisations to register, to apply for funding (when the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Collection (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 42. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will liaise with the Revenue Commissioners to ensure that queries sent to the local property tax section via email are answered to enable homeowners to notify the Revenue Commissioners of their correct liability for 2014 before the online filing date of 27 November; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50987/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Technology Adoption Programme Payments (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 174. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo received payment under the BTAP 2012 when they had not met the terms and conditions of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51099/13]

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Tourism Industry Issues (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I congratulate the community in Slane on its recent award and for supporting The Gathering, which was so successful. I was in Meath recently and am aware of its many tourism attractions. It is an area that could be further developed with the co-operation of Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and the local community. It is a beautiful county...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Tourism Industry Issues (27 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: I again thank the Senator for raising the matter. If for any reason Fáilte Ireland does not make contact with the group he should contact my office but it is part of current policy to encourage local participation. We are delighted to see such groups coming forward. It is the way forward. Fáilte Ireland will provide training, brochures and other materials that are necessary....

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: And rightly so.

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: He is going well.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Application (28 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners will assist a homeowner who wishes to pay local property tax liability for 2013 but the PIN number provided was incorrect for this property and the home owner has contacted the Revenue offices in Limerick and Ennis to try to resolve this, but to no avail. [51110/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (28 Nov 2013)

Michael Ring: All of the funding available under the 2012 Sports Capital Programme was allocated last year.  The initial assessment of this submission was deemed invalid. It was subsequently declared by the Department to be valid - but this was after the local projects from Kerry were reviewed and allocations made. This project was then considered with applicants for regional projects and was...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Taxation Administration (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Ring: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance the way a person (details supplied) in County Mayo can pay their local property tax liability in view of the fact that they have never received any correspondence from the Revenue Commissioners for the 2013 liability or the 2014 liability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51434/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Premium Payments (3 Dec 2013)

Michael Ring: 364. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their forestry premium. [51936/13]