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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Convention Centre (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: As the Deputy will be aware, the National Convention Centre opened in August 2010.  Its first five years in operation were considered “ramp up” years to allow the Centre to build its brand and market position and become fully operational.   The guidelines for post project reviews under the Public Spending Code do not explicitly set out a minimum number of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance (11 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 200. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to reform social protection for the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17054/19]

Air Transport Preclearance Agreement: Motion (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement Amending the Agreement between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United States of America on Air Transport Preclearance, done at Washington on 12th March, 2019, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 3rd April, 2019. I thank the House for the opportunity to debate this very important...

Air Transport Preclearance Agreement: Motion (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: We could put the new terminal in Kilgarvan.

Air Transport Preclearance Agreement: Motion (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: Kilgarvan would be an ideal spot for a new international airport.

Air Transport Preclearance Agreement: Motion (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: I could indeed. I am sure there would be competition for that gig. I thank the many Deputies who contributed to the discussion. As I said earlier, US preclearance is a valuable asset for Ireland. It has been an enormous success in facilitating easier travel between Ireland and the US and incentivising airlines to operate more and more services on transatlantic routes. In 2018,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a meat-free day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17333/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 272. To ask the Minister for Health the reason personalised budgets for an organisation (details supplied) are being referred back to the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17222/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Inshore Fisheries (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 430. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a matter (details supplied) relating to the proposed changes to the limits for vessels over 18 m will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17346/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 447. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a 2018 GLAS balancing payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17636/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 466. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17680/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: While there was no grant allocation of that amount to the organisation referred to by the Deputy in 2014, six allocations of €200,000 each were made to individual clubs in 2014 following a submission from the organisation.  The letter seeking this funding will be provided to the Deputy under separate cover.  I understand that prior to approving the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: My Department has no plans to build a sports facility in County Cavan. While my Department does not provide sports facilities directly, grant assistance is available to sports clubs, national governing bodies of sport, schools and local authorities for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment. Full...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 513. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the options available for a group that cannot apply for CLÁR funding in view of the fact that 80% of its area is not in a CLÁR area (details supplied). [17219/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes Funding (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 514. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if funding will be made available to an organisation (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17234/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 545. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on a matter (details supplied) relating to jobseekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17557/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: I am a long-standing supporter of Irish soccer and of the teams that have represented our country on the world stage. The current situation is extraordinary. There has been friction for a long time in the Football Association of Ireland and many have been critical of the association's leadership. The League of Ireland has had particular challenges and there have been calls for more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: There is friction in many national governing bodies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: It very important to point out and reiterate that our primary purpose is to ensure that people who want to play soccer and who want to be active in sport can do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance and Funding of Football Association of Ireland: Discussion (16 Apr 2019)

Brendan Griffin: What the Deputy is advocating would hurt those who need our support most.