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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Michael Ring: The online registration system for the Sports Capital Programme was opened in September 2013.  The launch of the website and the 2014 round of the Programme were accompanied by a significant communications effort to ensure that a maximum number of sports clubs and organisations could apply for funding.  Over 2,900 organisations successfully registered prior to the deadline. Once...

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (25 Feb 2014)

Michael Ring: I thank the two Deputies for raising this important issue. I should make it clear that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport has no function in regard to the administration of the Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme, IASS. The resolution of the funding difficulties in the IASS is primarily a matter for the trustees, the members of the scheme, the companies participating in the...

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (25 Feb 2014)

Michael Ring: Sure.

Topical Issue Debate: Pension Provisions (25 Feb 2014)

Michael Ring: First, as I pointed out, the Minister has no function in regard to the administration of the scheme. However, I accept what both Deputies have said and I accept the point about the frustration of the members, especially those who have paid into the scheme. People want to know what their pension rights will be when the time comes to draw their pensions. I want to put on the record that the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (25 Feb 2014)

Michael Ring: The exact assessment criteria to be used for the 2014 round of the Sports Capital Programme are currently being finalised. 

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (26 Feb 2014)

Michael Ring: 135. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a copy of a lease for a club (details supplied) in County Mayo will be furnished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9806/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Procurement Contracts (26 Feb 2014)

Michael Ring: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pools Programme (LASPP), grants of up to €3.8 million are made available towards the provision of a new pool, a replacement pool or the refurbishment of an existing local authority pool, subject to the total grant not exceeding 80% of the eligible cost of the project (90% for projects located in disadvantaged areas).   Under the LASPP...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (26 Feb 2014)

Michael Ring: Based on the information supplied by the Deputy it is very difficult to provide precise advice for the club referred to by the Deputy on how best to make their application under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme.  I would advise all applicants to read the Guide Making an Application as this explains the application process in detail.  The guide can be found at .  If, after...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (4 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: 168. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has still not received a decision regarding a means test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10483/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (4 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000. Since 2000, 58 projects have or are being dealt with under the Programme, of which 49 have been completed and the other 9 projects are at various stages of the Programme. The proposed development in Edenderry is one of those nine projects. There are four stages in the development...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (4 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000. Since 2000, 58 projects have or are being dealt with under the Programme, of which 49 have been completed and the other 9 projects are at various stages of the Programme. No decision has been taken on any new round of the Programme. If the Programme re-opens it would be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: 94. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a social welfare inspector will review the weekly means of a person (details supplied) in relation to their disability allowance claim. [11071/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: 271. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on a carer's allowance appeal will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12088/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: 446. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received the full amount of their disadvantaged area payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11543/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: 507. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their medical card application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11575/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: 591. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received a decision on their medical card application in view of the serious illness of the person concerned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12222/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application by the club under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme has been submitted and the Deputy's support for the project is noted.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (11 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the club referred to by the Deputy under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and your support for the project is noted. I will be making allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Superannuation Payments (12 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: 220. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an additional payment in accordance with the Local Government (Superannuation) (Gratuities) Regulations 1984 to cover the period as a part-time home help; when this claim will be completed in view of the fact that the relevant information was submitted to the Health Service Executive by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (12 Mar 2014)

Michael Ring: WRFF01100 type: 7 --> I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the club referred to by the Deputy under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and your support for the project is noted. Only information provided through the online system (OSCAR) will be considered when assessing applications for funding and applications cannot be changed or added to after submission.