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Written Answers — Cultural Institutions: Cultural Institutions (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: The onus is on each National Cultural Institution to ensure that all necessary security measures are taken to protect and secure the collections in their care, the buildings in which they are housed and the safety and security of all staff and visitors. The Boards and management of the institutions are very aware of this responsibility. Security reviews are undertaken as appropriate, and,...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: As I stated in previous replies on this topic, the recommendations contained in this comprehensive Report have implications for this Department, the Department of Education and Science and the Arts Council. These issues will have to considered in the light of final 2009 financial allocations to all concerned, but with overall reduced funding, it is probable that all available resources will...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: As part of the Good Friday Agreement, tourism was designated an area for cooperation under the North-South Ministerial Council. In December 1998, the parties to the Agreement decided that a publicly owned limited company would be established by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and the then Bord Fáilte Éireann to carry out functions aimed at promoting tourism to the island of Ireland....

Written Answers — Sports Facilities: Sports Facilities (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: The nationwide audit of sports facilities is being carried out in stages to help speed up the availability of information. Phase one, which focuses on national and regional sports facilities, has now been completed within my Department. Phase two of the audit, which is a more complex undertaking to establish a record of existing sports facilities at local level and identifying the need for...

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Task Force was established in August 2006 to ensure Ireland can identify and maximise the complete range of opportunities arising from our proximity to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012. The Task Force included experts from the sport, tourism, cultural and business sectors and was supported by staff within my Department. The Task Force...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: I would refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Parliamentary Question No. 76 of today's date. The Supplementary Budget for 2009 was a necessary measure dictated by the current national and global economic position. The Government has taken and will continue to take whatever measures are necessary to restore and renew our economy. These measures include stabilising our public finances and...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 and 315 together. On 20 April last, I launched the Department's new scheme 2009-2012 pursuant to the Official Languages Act 2003. This scheme, the second successive one of its kind, commits the Department to the provision of a range of services in both Irish and English. In particular, the Department's new scheme continues the delivery of commitments to...

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: No primary legislation was so approved in the time period in question. On 9 April 2009, Dáil Éireann approved the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009, which is secondary legislation of a purely national nature.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 318 and 319 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the allocation of the proceeds of the National Lottery is a matter for the Minister for Finance. The elements of my Department's Vote which are part-funded by proceeds of the National Lottery are as follows: Subhead C.1 – Grants for sporting bodies and for the provision of sports and recreational facilities...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320, 321 and 328 together. Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Since 1998, over €725 million has been allocated to over 7,400 projects...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 322, 323 and 329 together. As I outlined in my reply of 28th January, 2009 last to Question No. 2407/09 Government Policy on the Arts is set out in the Programme for Government and is elaborated further in my Department's Statement of Strategy. My policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: There are currently 37 staff in my Department in receipt of long service increments. The estimated cost per annum of these long service increments is €126,000. In those particular payscales where long service increments are payable, such increments are paid after 3 and 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum of the scales.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (29 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Since 1998, over €725 million has been allocated to over 7,400 projects across the country. €56 million has been provided in my...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (30 Apr 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 170 together. The bodies under the aegis of the Department submit their annual reports to me as required under the relevant legislation or other governing arrangements establishing the bodies, and these reports are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. In addition, reports on various aspects of the operations of these bodies are received by the...

Leaders' Questions (6 May 2009)

Martin Cullen: It is only lousy for the Opposition.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Martin Cullen: As part of a commitment to investing in critical infrastructure in Building Ireland's Smart Economy, the Arts, Sports and Tourism capital allocation in 2009 will be used to develop sporting and cultural infrastructure and to enhance infrastructure aimed at tourists. This capital allocation refers to that of the Ministerial Vote Group, which comprises the Votes of both the Department and the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 May 2009)

Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Since 1998, over €725 million has been allocated to over 7,400 projects across the country. €56 million has been provided in my...

Written Answers — London Olympics: London Olympics (6 May 2009)

Martin Cullen: In November 2008 I met with Lord Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee to discuss the opportunities for Ireland in the sports, tourism and cultural areas arising from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. There are a number of opportunities which can be pursued and my Department is engaging with the relevant sporting, tourism and cultural agencies (including the Irish...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (6 May 2009)

Martin Cullen: In general, whenever the Department requires legal services, it obtains these from the Office of the Attorney General and/or the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. The associated costs are borne directly by those two Offices. However, on occasion and in exceptional circumstances, the Department, including the National Archives, may obtain legal services from other sources. In each of the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (7 May 2009)

Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The aim of the Programme is to maximise participation in sport through the provision of modern high quality, safe, well-designed and sustainable facilities and sports equipment. The provision...