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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Heritage Projects (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I thank both Senators. I am pleased to attend the Seanad to discuss the future of Thoor Ballylee and to hear from Senator Healy Eames the progress that has been made locally to open Yeats's former home. As Senators will be aware from previous debates on this topic, Thoor Ballylee is the former holiday home of W.B. Yeats. He purchased the property in 1916 and it is only a few miles from...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Heritage Projects (17 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I am pleased because this is important work, coming at an important time in the history of our country. My family has taken its part in the foundation of this state, my grand-uncle having died fighting for the Free State side in 1921, and so I am pleased that this happened today. I wish Senator O'Keeffe well. I know that she has a difficult job to do, and I hope she receive the support she...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (23 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: 152. To ask the Minister for Finance the help, support and/or redress available for car owners whose vehicles have been allegedly damaged by contaminated petrol; the action taken in this regard; if an official investigation has commenced by the Garda authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35865/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (23 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: 179. To ask the Minister for Finance the help, support and-or redress available for car owners whose vehicles have been allegedly damaged by contaminated petrol; the action that will be taken in this regard; if an official investigation has commenced by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners or the Customs and Excise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35869/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Meters Installation (23 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: 489. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will expedite the resolution of a shared water supply issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will instruct Irish Water to address this issue as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35288/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Environmental Regulations (23 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: 524. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the steps he is taking to test the technical specifications for gas oils, petrol and diesel to ensure fuel standards in view of recent incidences of the sale of contaminated petrol. [35870/14]

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Sport Ireland Bill 2014. The purpose of the Bill is to establish Sport Ireland, a new body which will replace the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority. The merger of the council and the authority is one of the measures in the Government's programme for the rationalisation...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: One satisfies 100 people and dissatisfies 1,500.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: We were elected.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: The Deputy might give me credit for the per capita grant.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: Even Professor Considine approved of it.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: That is right.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: We are spending €95 million this year.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: He could do worse.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I am not in a position to comment on other Departments and their associated Agencies.  However, in relation to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, such works may be eligible for funding under the Sports Capital Programme, depending on the precise intended use of the lift.  However in that regard the 2014 Sports Capital Programme is...

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (25 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: No.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2014: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2014: First Stage (25 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: No.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (25 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I move:That, notwithstanding the Order of 9th March, 2011, and until the Dáil shall otherwise order, with effect from 4th November, 2014, the order in which Questions to members of the Government, other than the Taoiseach, shall be asked in accordance with Standing Order 37(2) shall be as follows:Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection Minister for Finance Minister for Public...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I thank the Deputies for their contribution and for their support for the Bill. I have listened with interest to the input of Deputies on all sides. The various issues raised will be considered further in the Department, as the Bill makes its way through the Houses. I believe that the merging of the council and the authority in one new body is a positive move for the development of Irish...