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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: In 2012 I was pleased to make allocations totalling €31m under the 2012 round of the Sports Capital Programme.  The 2012 round of the SCP was the first round of the Programme since 2008.  The absence of an SCP between 2008 and 2012 meant that there was a huge level of demand for grants. As a result there were a record number of applications in 2012 with a total of 2170...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: The Department has in place a number of controls to ensure that SCP grants are only paid out when the terms and conditions of the Sports Capital Programme have been met.  These are detailed in the letter of provisional allocation that is sent to each grantee when an allocation is made. Grantees are warned at application and allocation stage that the submission of false or misleading...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: The autumn/winter season is already recognised as being of significant importance for the tourism industry as it usually yields as much as 30% of Ireland’s annual overseas tourism business. Figures published last week by the CSO show that the number of overseas visits to Ireland grew by 7.3% between October and December 2014, when compared with the same period in 2013. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: I recognise the importance of promoting women in sport and one of my key goals for sport is to encourage more women and girls to get involved in sport and physical activity. The Government is continuing to promote women in sport through its investment in the Women in Sport Programme operated by the Irish Sports Council. Over €16m has been invested in the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: 327. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive their agri-environment option scheme payment; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4529/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: 344. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) will receive their AEOS payments; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4866/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: 419. To ask the Minister for Health when a decision will be reached on a medical card review in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact that this review has been ongoing since July 2014. [4447/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: 468. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 9 December 2014, when a reply will issue. [4810/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: The information sought by the Deputy is not available and to compile it would require a disproportionate amount of time.  Details of all allocations under the Sports capital programme are available on the Department’s website

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: All applications received under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme were assessed by officials in the Department.  Every application was assessed by one official and reviewed by another official. Applications were first checked to ensure eligibility and eligible applications were then initially scored by officials against five criteria: 1Likelihood of increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: As grants are only paid to applicants on submission of paid invoices for the work involved, the question of money being returned in the circumstances described by the Deputy would not normally arise.  A proportion of the grants allocated to applicants are never drawn down because the proposed work does not proceed.  However, this factor is allowed for when the Department is deciding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme funding is available for projects that are sporting in nature.  In making an application, any organisation would need to make clear the sporting content of their proposed project.  While some SCP applications from scout troops have been successful in receiving funding, other applications from scout troops have been considered to have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (4 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: 75. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when persons (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their agri-environment options scheme payments; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5043/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (4 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: 77. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their rural environment protection scheme payment. [5087/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (5 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: 169. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 79 of 29 January 2015, the reason incorrect information (details supplied) was provided [5250/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (5 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations, local authorities and, in certain circumstances, schools and colleges, throughout the country. I expect to be in a position to announce details of the 2015 Sports Capital Programme in the near future. The programme is open to all sporting organisations that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (5 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme funding is available for projects that are sporting in nature.  In making an application, any organisation would need to make clear the sporting content of their proposed project.  While some SCP applications from scout troops have been successful in receiving funding, other applications from scout troops have been considered to have...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Driver Safety (5 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe. I thank Senator O'Brien for raising this issue. There is universal agreement that safety should be the highest priority in all areas of transport. When it comes to safety on our roads, we have to consider a range of factors which may contribute to - or endanger - the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Driver Safety (5 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: I will convey the concerns of the Senator to the Minister. I have met many people in my own constituency over the years who have found themselves in this tragic situation. The scheme for the modification of vehicles is helpful. It is important to help bring these people back into the workplace and into society and to help them to continue with their lives. In my personal opinion, I agree...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (10 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: 274. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in county Mayo will receive payment under the single payment scheme; the reason for the delay in payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5576/15]