Results 9,281-9,300 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (25 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (30 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: 505. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on their Student Universal Support Ireland grant application. [36782/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (30 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: The organisation referred to by the Deputy was party to a joint application 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.  Unfortunately this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (30 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  Allocations under the 2014 round of the SCP were announced in July 2014. No decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Programme. The SCP does not provide grants for the purchase of land or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (30 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 617 and 618 together. Details of all allocations under the Sports Capital Programme in 2014 are available on my Department’s website . The Department does not compile such information on the basis of Dáil constituency or postcode.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (30 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: No decision has been taken on the timing of the next round of the Sports Capital Programme.

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: Under the sports capital programme, SPC, funding is provided to voluntary, sporting and community organisations for the provision of sports and recreational facilities. I was delighted to announce €31 million in provisional allocations under the 2012 round of the sports capital programme. The Deputy will be aware that this had been the first round of the...

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I really hope there will be a further round of sports capital funding. The Deputy is quite correct to note that no such programme operated between 2008 and 2012, which put a lot of pressure on small voluntary groups nationwide. The Deputy also is correct that the provision of small amounts of funding to small clubs has worked well. The Government...

Other Questions: Rural Transport Programme (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: No.

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing them. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. It is important to note that the Wild Atlantic Way was developed specifically for the western...

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: I thank the Deputy. The Wild Atlantic Way has been one of the greatest initiatives undertaken by Fáilte Ireland and I compliment both it and everybody involved in it. This year unbelievable numbers of German, French and other international visitors have travelled on the Wild Atlantic Way. I recently heard a report on RTE - I sometimes wonder if it is always looking for negative...

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: The Wild Atlantic Way runs along the west coast. It was put in place because for many years thousands of visitors had been lost to the west coast as there was no initiative to bring them there. This has been a record year in terms of the numbers who have come to the west and the country as a whole. I take the opportunity to say "Well done" to Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and my...

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: As the Deputy knows, Tourism Ireland is an all-Ireland body. We have meetings on a regular basis. The Minister, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, and I have met Ms Arlene Foster, MP, MLA, and the Regional Development Minister, Mr. Conor Murphy, MP, MLA, on many occasions and there is very good co-operation between us. The Giants Causeway outside Derry will be included in the Wild Atlantic Way and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: The distribution of National Lottery funding to Irish organisations and the criteria that is applied for the distribution of those funds are matters for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I have no function in either the distribution of the National Lottery funds or the development of the criteria for this. I understand that revenue proceeds from the National...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, grant aid to a maximum of €3.8 million is provided to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000. Since 2000, 58 projects have or are being dealt with under...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: The hosting of major sports events can deliver additional international visits and helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  The Giro D'Italia and the American Football match between the University of Central Florida and Penn State earlier this year shows that the island of Ireland can successfully host large international...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: The staging of major sports events is a matter in the first instance for the governing bodies of the relevant sports. The hosting of sporting events can deliver additional international visits and helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  The Giro D'Italia and the American Football match between the University of Central...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (1 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: Sport is widely enjoyed across Irish society and is beneficial to our economy, health and culture.  The performance of Irish sports people and teams not only boosts the morale of the country but almost promotes a positive image of the country overseas with the potential to generate inbound tourism. The hosting of major sports events can also deliver additional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 Oct 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. I do not consider it appropriate to publish details of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (7 Oct 2014)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 599 and 600 together. My Department's role in relation to tourism relates primarily to the area of national policy.  I have no direct role in relation to the provision of funding for festivals and events as this is a matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. The annual funding application process run by Fáilte...