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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) as operated by my Department  provides funding to voluntary, sporting and community organisations for the provision of sports and recreational facilities. The programme has transformed the sporting landscape of Ireland with improvements in the quality and quantity of sporting facilities in virtually every village, town and city in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy development.  Implementation of that policy is a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, as well as other bodies.  The management and development of the tourism experience brands, including the Wild Atlantic Way, is an operational matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Loan Books Purchasers (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 182. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to protect the future of a small company (details supplied) in relation to a loan sale in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30007/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 212. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the delivery of two special educational needs rooms will be prioritised in view of approval for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29212/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made on an application for a special needs assistant by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29276/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) in County Kerry who cannot get a place in their nearest post-primary school will be made fully eligible for school transport to the next nearest post-primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29621/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Civil Registration Service (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 359. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the deaths, births and marriages registration office in Listowel, County Kerry was centralised; and when it was centralised. [29175/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Radiation Monitoring Systems (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 591. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the potential health impacts of the roll out of 5G; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29853/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By that deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186 of these applications were for projects that were deemed invalid under the 2017 round of the programme that subsequently submitted corrected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By that deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186 of these applications were for projects that were deemed invalid under the 2017 round of the programme that subsequently submitted corrected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By that deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186 of these applications were for projects that were deemed invalid under the 2017 round of the programme that subsequently submitted corrected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By that deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186 of these applications were for projects that were deemed invalid under the 2017 round of the programme that subsequently submitted corrected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recreational Facilities Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the development, management or promotion of particular tourism initiatives, which are matters for the tourism agencies. In regard to the walkway in question, I undertand that it would form part of the Beara-Breifne route when completed. While...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 2018 was a remarkable year for Irish tourism, with Ireland continuing to appeal to holidaymakers from home and abroad. Overseas visitor numbers continued to grow and contributed over €5 billion to the economy. Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation through regular occupancy surveys.  This analysis indicates that while the country as a whole has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The hotel and accommodation sector is a key component of Irish tourism.  A good stock of attractive high-quality hotels, operating to best international standards, is essential for the effective performance of the industry.  The quality of Ireland's hotels is a key part of Ireland's national business tourism offering and instrumental in attracting international...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: As set out in the Tourism Action Plan 2019-20211, lengthening the season is an essential part of developing a sustainable tourism industry into the future.  Both tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland are very focussed on increasing the seasonal spread of tourism across the country. I have asked both agencies to reply directly to the Deputy with further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: Details of all allocations under the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) since 1998 and all payments since 2007 are available on my Department's website at . In relation to the  2018 round of the SCP, this closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By the deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The hosting of major sports competitions, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.  In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  Accordingly, I am very supportive of the work of the tourism agencies and the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 727. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when funding from the CLÁR programme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29143/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 749. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision on an application for carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29166/19]