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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (13 Nov 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (18 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: My Department has no record of an application having been made by this club under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme. It will be open to any club with a suitable project to apply when the next round of the programme has been opened for applications. Further details will be available on the Department's website .  All organisations that wish to apply must register first on .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Issues (18 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: The management of the Regional Festivals Programme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.  Therefore I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (18 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: The club was provisionally allocated €44,556 under 2012 Sports Capital Programme towards an all weather pitch. The club has leasehold title to the property. A Deed of Covenant and Charge is being drafted by the Chief State Solicitor's Office for the 2012 grant and previous funding. As the club's title is leasehold and the lease contains a forfeiture clause, a landlord agreement is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (18 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: I was delighted to announce an allocation of €8,002 for the club in question under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme towards the purchase of sports equipment. The grant has not yet been drawn down. The club has been in contact with my officials in Killarney and are being advised on how best to proceed with the drawdown. It is also open to the club to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (18 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) provides grants to assist in the development of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment. Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities.  Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards (ETBs – formerly VECs) and schools may only apply for...

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (19 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: That is right.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (19 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: The operation of festival funding programmes is a matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Therefore I have referred the Deputy's Question to them for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (20 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: 55. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri-environment options scheme payment. [44583/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Applications (25 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: 250. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment of their single payment scheme and disadvantaged area scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45291/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Stadium Projects (25 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: I am aware that Dublin City Council is examining a proposal involving Dalymount Park and the two clubs referred to by the Deputy.  However the proposal is at an early stage and the question of any allocation from my Department does not arise at this stage.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: I thank all the Senators for their very kind comments. There is no doubt that sport is the common denominator that brings everybody together. All the Members spoke positively about sport. I will try to answer some of the queries that were raised, but if I do not cover them all, I will return at some other stage. Some very good points were made. A reference was made to the betting tax and...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: That is what should happen. I thank Senator Brennan for tabling this motion and the House for allowing me an opportunity to speak today. It is a long time since we had a debate on sport and I think more regular debates on sport is positive. I will begin by addressing the twin issues of the role of sport in Ireland and the contribution made by volunteers. As the Minister of State with...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: Volunteers are a vital part of every club and sporting organisation around the country and are doing wonderful work for sport in their communities. Volunteers play a major role in maintaining the high level of sporting activity in Ireland, with all the associated health and social benefits, and contribute significantly to the development of elite sport in Ireland, which has done so much to...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: This will be the third round of the SCP since this Government came into office, a very significant achievement by any standards, particularly against the backdrop of the continuing economic challenges facing the country. While details of the 2015 programme will be announced in due course, the third round of the sports capital programme since 2012 shows the Government's commitment to sport...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: We are so lucky to have somebody of her talent as a role model for young people, particularly for young girls. I cannot congratulate her enough. That is why, in my first year in office as Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, I looked to see who had gained the most from the sports capital programme. Was it the GAA, soccer, rugby or athletics? I looked at the...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: It is about participation. I brought in a second scheme for swimming pools. Every place I visited I was hearing from the local authorities and the people running swimming pools that they just could not afford to run them any more. We brought in a special energy saving scheme and upgraded a large number of pools. I am hoping to be able to open a new round in the new year.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: Yes; that is in Senator Mooney's own constituency. I am very proud of that development. It is an outdoor pool, and people in his constituency are as entitled to have that as the people who live near the National Aquatic Centre here in Dublin.

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: Yes, and posterity is very important too. Senator Coghlan spoke about having more athletics facilities available. I had a special scheme to set up a number of regional athletics tracks and I am delighted that they are all completed now. That is why the numbers are up this year. There is an increase of, I think, about 80% in the number of people joining athletics clubs, because we put the...

Seanad: Participation in Sport: Motion (26 Nov 2014)

Michael Ring: We also did a special scheme for rugby. Every year, as long as I am there, we will look for ways to support sporting organisations, because it is not about elite athletes; it is about grassroots sports and giving young boys and girls and opportunity to participate. My plan as Minister of State is to try and keep it up. Senator Bradford raised two issues. One of them I will not get into,...