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Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: -----a fact that has escaped Deputies Gilmore and Kenny. They got no mandate two years ago-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: -----to stand on this side of the House. They can go out and earn it, but I will tell the Deputies something.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: They will wait three years to get it because this Government and I are imbued by the challenge lying ahead of us. When I am challenged most in my life is when I will stand up most. This is the time. To listen to Deputy Coveney suggest we were great to stay here in the good times, but should run away because there is a challenge in front of us, is utter nonsense and rubbish.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: It is not what Fianna Fáil is made of and it is not what politicians that I stood for and stand for are made of. One believes in what one is doing or one does not. I believe in what we have achieved, the adjustments we made and what we will achieve over the next three years. I will guarantee one thing. If Fine Gael thinks, based on the policies it has espoused to date - which are...

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: It has no chance. After the next election-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: -----when we are back in this House and Fianna Fáil is back is office again, one will look at the white faces which will be on the other side of the House. I am giving them the reasons.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I am trying to help them and tell them what they need to do to be credible to form a Government.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: They do not have the policies or the credibility to do it.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I did not use a script.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: Not at all.

Confidence in Government: Motion (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: Deputy Neville would be surprised at what I know. He should not say that because he is wrong.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: My Department does not provide grants for the specific type of funding requirement as described by the Deputy. Funding decisions including bursaries are a matter for the Arts Council.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: In 2004, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann launched a five-year Capital Development Programme with the aim of enhancing its network of regional development resource centres and outreach centres around the country, in order to build on and support its existing activities. Stemming from this agreed Capital Development Programme and following consultations with the Department of Finance and the...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 422 and 423 together. While it does not fall within the direct ambit of the Department to allocate Voted Exchequer funds for the specific purpose of addressing social deprivation a number of the Department's various funding schemes and programmes in the sports and arts sectors contribute to this goal indirectly by providing financial assistance for the...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: My Department is currently finalising a five-year strategic plan to inform the future development of necessary sporting facilities throughout the country. The aim of the strategy is to provide high-level policy direction for future investment and grant assistance at national, regional and local level. The strategy also identifies the wider economic, health and social case for continued...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 425 and 427 together. 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 in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life....

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: There is no doubt that 2009 will be a very difficult year for tourism globally. Nevertheless it is important to remember that, despite the downturn, millions of people across the world will still take holidays this year. I know that the industry and the tourism agencies are fighting hard for every bit of this business. To assist the tourism sector through this current difficult period, an...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated towards the provision of sports facilities at national, regional and local level. Over 7,400 projects providing a range of essential sports facilities have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998 bringing the total allocation in that time to over €725 million. While grantees,...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated towards the provision of sports facilities at national, regional and local level. The Guidelines, Terms and Condition of the Programme specify that only projects with a clear sporting aspect are considered for funding. There is no record in my Department of any application under the Programme...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (9 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: In 2004, the group referred to by the Deputy launched a five-year Capital Development Programme with the aim of enhancing its network of regional development resource centres and outreach centres around the country in order to build on and support its existing activities. Stemming from the agreed Capital Development Programme my Department paid out capital grants to the value of €372,012...