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Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Why does the Deputy not work with some of the community groups to apply for grants?

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: An é seo an Roinn nó an tOireachtas?

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tá an Teachta ag caint faoin Oireachtas.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sin ceann de na baill.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a bhí páirteach sa díospóireacht. Tá mé buíoch do na Teachtaí uilig a tháinig isteach agus a phlé an Bille agus a thug tuairimí dom maidir leis. Tá brón orm go raibh deifir an tseachtain seo, ach bhí deifir toisc go raibh mé ag iarraidh go mbeadh an Bille...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Tarchur chuig Roghchoiste (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tairgim: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and the Irish-speaking Community pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Teanga Gaeilge (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Táim.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Teanga Gaeilge (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Ó Cuív. Bhí mé ag éisteacht go géar leis an méid a bhí a rá aige. Caithfidh mé a rá, i dtosach báire, agus tá a fhios ag an saol é seo, go bhfuil an fhreagracht maidir le soláthair lóistín d’iarrthóir ar chosaint idirnáisiúnta agus do theifigh ag...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Teanga Gaeilge (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tuigim nach bhfuil an Teachta Ó Cuív ag piocadh amach na dteifeach agus a rá go bhfuil an milleán orthu. Tá sé ag rá go bhfuil rudaí eile i gceist. Bíonn sé i gcónaí ag caint faoi chúrsaí thithíochta sna Gaeltachtaí agus na heastáit tithíochta agus na srianta atá orthu toisc ceisteanna teanga....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2023 round of the SCEP has seen a record number of applications received including the application referred to by the Deputy. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Diocesan Trusts are welcome to submit applications on behalf of schools under my Department's Sports Capital and Equipment Programme provided that they do so jointly with one or more sport clubs. A decision to apply on this basis is entirely a matter for the relevant school and Diocesan Trust; as Minister, I have no role in such a decision.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Allocations under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme 2020 round were made in 2021 and 2022. The total amount allocated for County Cork was €18,344,840. €11,456,578 has been paid to date and €6,888,262 has yet to be drawn down. Grantees are encouraged to take steps to finalise their grants as failure to progress projects could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Both I and my officials held a meeting recently with representatives from the organisation referred to during which it outlined the contents of its funding proposals for the Irish language and Gaeltacht sector. My Department will consider the recommendations made by the organisation in the context of the Departments submission to the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The following table sets out the estimated costs as requested, of increasing the funding for Údarás na Gaeltachta by 10%, 20% and 50%. 2024 Budget Allocation 10 % 10% increase €37,229,000 €3,722,900 €40,951,900 2024 Budget Allocation 20% 20% increase ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: There have been many changes to the work of Údarás na Gaeltachta since its establishment in 1980. It remains the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. However, the success of the organisation relies upon its alignment with the evolving needs of Gaeltacht communities. In this context, one of the most pressing issues both...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Riachtanas Speisialta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is ar an eagraíocht Muintearas Teo. atá an cúram Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh a riar ar son mo Roinne. Ar bhonn ghinearálta, cuirtear fóirdheontas níos airde ar fáil do pháistí le riachtanais speisialta le tacú leo freastal ar champaí samhraidh Gaeltachta atá maoinithe ag mo Roinn faoin scéim seo. Tá plé...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Clár Caipitil Spóirt (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is é an Clár um Chaipiteal agus Trealamh Spóirt an príomh-mhodh tacaíochta Rialtais maidir le háiseanna spóirt agus áineasa a fhorbairt agus maidir le trealamh spóirt neamhphearsanta a cheannach ar fud na tíre. I mbabhta 2023 den Chlár fuarthas an líon ab airde iarratas riamh lena n-áirítear an t-iarratas ar thagair an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The National Sports Policy was published on 25 July 2018 and provided for a Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The aim of the fund is to provide Exchequer support for larger sports facility projects. These are projects where the Exchequer investment would be greater than the maximum amount available under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). In April this year,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting new and upgraded sports facilities and equipment across the country. The 2023 round of the programme attracted a record number of applications and in May 2024 I was delighted to announce grants of €26 million for equipment-only projects. Assessment of applications for capital projects are now at an advanced...