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

Michael Ring: I was delighted to be able to launch the 2014 round of the Sports Capital Programme earlier this year. €40 million is available for allocation. The 2,036 applications received under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme are currently being assessed by officials in my Department.  Every application will be assessed by one official and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (26 Jun 2014)

Michael Ring: 104. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on her invalidity pension appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27712/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (26 Jun 2014)

Michael Ring: 105. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their disability allowance appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27715/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (26 Jun 2014)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 231, 237 and 238 together. The hosting of major sports events can deliver additional international visits and helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  I am supportive of the ongoing efforts of the Tourism Agencies and the National Governing Bodies of Sport to attract international...

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

Michael Ring: I was delighted to be able to launch the 2014 round of the Sports Capital Programme earlier this year. €40 million is available for allocation. The 2,036 applications received under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme are currently being assessed by officials in my Department.  Every application will be assessed by one official and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (1 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: 239. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a farm assist review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this matter has been ongoing since 2011. [28234/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (1 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: I was delighted to be able to launch the 2014 round of the Sports Capital Programme earlier this year. €40 million is available for allocation. The 2,036 applications received under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme are currently being assessed by officials in my Department.  Every application will be assessed by one official and...

Leaders' Questions (2 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: The Deputy should watch out for his own party.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 811 and 812 together. There are 529 Sports Capital Programme (SCP) grants still to be drawn down in Dublin.  Some of these grants are fully outstanding while others have been partially paid.  Included in this number are 187 allocations which I made last week under the 2014 SCP.  Given the large amount of information sought by the Deputy I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: The organisation referred to by the Deputy submitted a valid application for a grant under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme. With 2,036 applications received under the 2014 Programme seeking funding of almost €160m it was unfortunately not possible to fund all valid applications.  The 2014 Sports Capital Programme is now closed and all the monies under this round have been allocated.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: In relation to the Sports Capital Programme and the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme the information for the past four years is available on the Department's website at . Because both programmes are demand-led it is not possible to estimate future expenditure but the figure for the D3 Subhead (SCP) for 2014 is €23m.  The corresponding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (8 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: There are no plans at present to annualise the Sports Capital Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: 434. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ascertain from the Health Service Executive the reason an application for a medical card was not processed in full; if he will provide in tabular form, the date on which this application was lodged with the HSE; the dates and details of any and all information sought by the HSE from the applicant; the dates and details of the additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring:  According to the Revised Estimates Volume, Sports and Recreation Services includes three subheads, namely, D3 Grants for sporting bodies and the provision of sports and recreational facilities  (i.e. Sports Capital Programme), D4 Grants for provision and renovation of swimming pools (i.e. Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme) and D5 Irish Sports Council/National Sports Campus...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: The organisation referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme.  While this organisation submitted a valid application, it was unfortunately not possible to fund all valid applications, given funding constraints. E-mails setting out the outcome of assessments will be sent to all unsuccessful applicants in the coming...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (9 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: Last week I was delighted to announce grants of €40.5 million for 880 sports projects across the country under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme. No decision has been taken on the timing of the next round of the SCP.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (10 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: The organisation referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme. When the 2014 Programme was advertised my Department issued a guide to filling out the application form which clearly set out the Department's minimum requirements that applicants had to meet to be considered for funding.   An email setting out the outcome of the assessment of...

Business of Dáil (11 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: He wants you back, Billy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: All applications received under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme were assessed by officials in the Department.  Every application was assessed by one official and reviewed by another member of staff.  Applications were first checked to ensure eligibility and eligible applications were then initially scored against five criteria: 1 likelihood of increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (15 Jul 2014)

Michael Ring: All applications received under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme were assessed by officials in the Department.  Every application was assessed by one official and reviewed by another official.  The information sought by the Deputy is set out as follows. Number of applications received from County Mayo 85 Number of allocations made 31 Number of applications invalid 25...