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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: As the Deputy will be aware, immigration policy is primarily a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and its implementation is a matter for the relevant authorities, including the Garda National Immigration Bureau and the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently responsible for setting visa fees. However,...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 92, 109 and 316 on 28th of April 2009. I can assure the Deputy that progress commensurate with the complexity of this issue and the efflux ion of time since that very recent question is being made.

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, which is administered by my Department and which has been closed to new applicants since July 2000, 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, subject in both cases to the total grant not exceeding 80% of the eligible cost of...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I understand that 9% of the cars operated by the main taxi company used by the Department are wheelchair accessible. This company also has a policy of encouraging its drivers when changing their vehicles to take the accessibility issue into consideration. The amount spent by the Department on taxi hire in 2008 and to date in 2009 is set out in the table. Year Amount 2008 €23,425 2009...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (16 Jun 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.No decision has been made on the timing of...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: The number of applications for grant aid for the construction or operation of sporting or recreational facilities and/or centres involved in the promotion or development of arts in County Kildare in each of the past five calendar years and to date in 2009 is as set out in tabular form below. The funds provided in each of the years in question, including the current year, are as set out in the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Sports Capital Programme, which is part-funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery and administered by my Department, is the primary vehicle for Government support for the provision of sports facilities and equipment in this country. The table sets out the information requested by the Deputy. Year Expenditure€ (000) 2008 60,137 2007 63,720 2006 60,053 2005 56,782 2004...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos.182 and 183 together. €56 million has been provided in my Department's vote in the 2009 Estimates to cover payments to be made from the C1 subhead, out of which grants are paid for the provision of sports and recreation facilities. It is expected that all of this funding will be distributed to sports clubs and organisation who have been allocated funding...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. Responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved primarily to the Arts Council. Under the Arts Act, 2003, the general functions of the Council include the following: - - to stimulate public interest in the arts; - to promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts; - to assist in...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: In response to the current fiscal circumstances the Department has emphasised and will continue to emphasise to agencies under its aegis the importance of making every effort to maximise return on investment while minimising any negative consequences for output delivery. In accordance with Government policy, the Department has issued instructions to agencies with regard to reducing...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (16 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Arts Council is the appropriate body to which this application should be made. Under the Arts Act, 2003, one of the general functions of the Council is to promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts.

Written Answers — National Cultural Institutions: National Cultural Institutions (17 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 126 and 127 together. I am unaware of any corporate bodies or individuals, who were granted arms in the period between 1943 and 2005, that have any basis for compensation in respect of the grant of arms made in that period. The arms were granted and accepted at the time and continue to be recognised to this day. As my Department is preparing legislation which...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: Satisfactory legal documentation in respect of the grants in question was received today by my Department and will be processed in the normal manner. The club in question was provisionally allocated €100,000 in total under the Sports Capital Programme in 2006 and 2007 towards dressing room and gymnasium development. The guidelines, terms and conditions for the programme specify that the...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (23 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: The information requested by the Deputy is below in Tabular format. Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, which is administered by my Department and which has been closed to new applicants since July 2000, 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, subject in...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (23 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: 2007 was a record year for Irish tourism with the highest number of overseas visitors ever recorded. Figures published by the Central Statistics Office show that in 2007, there were 1,073,000 visitors to Ireland from North America. The figure fell very marginally in 2008 to 1,005,000. Figures for the first four months of 2009 show that over 219,000 visitors from North America came to Ireland...

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (23 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with Government policy, the Department has issued instructions to agencies within its ambit with regard to, inter alia, reducing professional fees (for example, marketing, advertising and other consultancy services) by 8 per cent. The commissioning of advertising campaigns by the agencies within the Department's ambit is a matter for the agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (23 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with Government policy, the Department is observing the requirement to, inter alia, reduce professional fees (for example, marketing, advertising and other consultancy services) by 8 per cent. Since 1 January 2009, Culture Ireland, which forms part of the Department, has commissioned one advertising campaign in support of its policies and programmes, as follows. Nature of...

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (23 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Task Force Report concluded that only a relatively small number of existing sports facilities have the potential to attract international athletes and teams in the lead up to the London 2012 Games. This was based on an assessment of the suitability of existing and planned future sports facilities. The objective was to focus on existing facilities...

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (23 Jun 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 — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (23 Jun 2009)

Martin Cullen: I refer to the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 296 of 26 May 2009. The position has not changed since then.