Results 9,041-9,060 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen
- National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: If the Deputy wants to know the position which I have given her, last year the subsidy directly from my Department to the National Aquatic Centre was just over â¬1 million and this year it will be â¬1 million.
- National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I cannot tell. I do not deal with rates and do not know from where that figure arises.
- National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Maybe the local authority could play its part and make the NAC rates-free. It has the power to do so.
- National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Yes, fineââ
- National Aquatic Centre. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: ââif it is a problem.
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated towards the provision of sports facilities at national, regional and local levels. It is the primary vehicle for promoting the development of sports and recreational facilities in Ireland. The programme has transformed the sporting landscape of Ireland with improved facilities in virtually every...
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: No.
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Not at this stage, no.
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: It will be an interesting exercise to see how much of the â¬56 million that I have allocated will be drawn down this year. As the Deputy will be aware, every â¬1 the State gives triggers approximately â¬2 locally. All clubs have loans secured by the banks involved in their applications. There is evidence of clubs having difficulties in being able to underwrite their commitments and I am...
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: When I answered the question, I stated that I do not have any funding for 2009 at the moment. Obviously, I am anxious to facilitate investment in as many parts of the country as I can, particularly in sports facilities, but I also see the economic benefit for small areas where better value for money may currently be achieved. The number of approved projects is substantial, some 635 last year...
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Of course I want to do the sports capital programme.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: At the outset, I extend my congratulations to all of the team behind "New Boy" on its Oscar nomination last week in the best short film category. In that regard, I congratulate the Irish Film Board, IFB, which funded the production. I also extend my congratulations to the other Irish nominees, Mr. Martin McDonagh and Mr. Nathan Crowley. I also heartily congratulate Mr. Colin Farrell and...
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I thank the Deputy for her compliments for all of our artists who have been successful in the past month. This year's pipeline is very strong. Although we have not signed off on the changes to section 481, the market has been made aware of the position. I expect that the amendments will put Ireland back at the centre in terms of attractiveness to the film industry. Some years ago, we set...
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: It is a great film.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Yes.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: 481.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: That is why we have changed it.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I am informed that it is more than enough. The industry is happy with the amount.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I am positively interacting with her.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: That is what is currently in place.