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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (19 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 169 together. The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the Government's most important vehicle for the delivery of new and improved sports facilities and equipment throughout the country. Since 1998, over 13,000 projects have benefited from SCEP funding, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1.15 billion. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (19 Sep 2024)

Thomas Byrne: In the context of my Department’s role in coordinating the implementation of the Government’s Action Plan for the Irish Language (Plean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022), the fourth annual progress report on its ongoing implementation on behalf of Government was published in December 2023. The plan itself was first published in 2018 in order to accelerate and better co-ordinate...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Deputy may be aware that the capitation grant referred to was provided by the Department of Education and was estimated at that time to be worth around €1.2m to the Irish colleges sector prior to its abolition in 2008/2009. Given that this funding was not provided by my Department, I am not in a position to provide accurate figures in terms the estimated cost of restoring this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The provisional allocation in respect of the sports club referred to by the Deputy was made to Dublin City Council under the 2020 round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) on 22 March 2022. Dublin City Council was advised that before it can receive formal written approval and funding, all terms and conditions of the SCEP must be met and that it must submit the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Gaeltachta (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tuigtear dom go bhfuil straitéis eatramhach dhá bhliain á forbairt ag Muintearas i láthair na huaire, agus súil go mbeidh sé réidh le cur i bhfeidhm ó Fhómhar 2024 go Fómhar 2026. Is é cuspóir na straitéise eatramhaí seo deis a thabhairt straitéis níos fadtéarmaí a fhorbairt don eagraíocht. I measc...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: údarás na Gaeltachta (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The following tables outline the estimated cost of increasing údarás na Gaeltachta funding by 5%, 10%, 20%, 25%, and 50%. 2024 Budget Allocation 5% 5% increase €37,229,000 €1,861,450 €39,090,450 2024 Budget Allocation 10% 10% increase €37,229,000 €3,722,900 €40,951,900 2024 Budget Allocation 20% 20%...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 905 to 907, inclusive, together. 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 closed for applications on 8 September 2023. The 2023 round of the SCEP saw...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (23 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 development of guidance and training programmes for sporting bodies. As this is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 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 and I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 915 and 916 together. I am aware of the recent damage done to the facilities referred to by the Deputy. It is deeply disappointing to see this damage occur and I understand that An Garda Síochána have commenced an investigation into the incident. The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body tasked with responsibility for the development of sport in Ireland, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding to sporting bodies across its various programmes. As this is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport in Ireland, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various funding programmes. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to funding supports. I would ask the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Brexit Supports (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 921 and 971 together. The allocation of funding from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) is a matter for the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform. Information on the BAR, including the applicable eligibility criteria, is accordingly available from that Department. If the Football Association of Ireland has a specific project in mind, my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 922, 924, 938 and 946 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Foras na Gaeilge is in ongoing discussions with Comharchumann Forbartha Mhúscraí - the closest Gaeltacht language planning lead organisation to Maigh Chromtha - in an effort to find a lead organisation for the development and implementation of a language plan for the town. Despite a series of public meetings and discussions with interested parties organised in Maigh Chromtha by...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced over €26 million in equipment-only grants under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). The grants have been provisionally allocated to organisations across the country and to over fifty sports and activities. Further allocations, including those for capital works and capital works with an equipment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 926 and 927 together. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced over €26 million in equipment-only grants under the latest round of the SCEP. The grants have been provisionally allocated to organisations across the country and to over fifty sports and activities. Further SCEP allocations, including those for capital works and capital works with an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Maoiniú d'Eagrais Ghaeilge (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is trí Chlár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga mo Roinne a chuirtear cúnamh caipitil ar fáil do choistí agus eagraíochtaí cáilithe Gaeltachta chun áiseanna pobail, teanga agus caitheamh aimsire a fhorbairt nó a athchóiriú. Tá plé ar bun ag oifigigh mo Roinne leis an scoil atá i gceist le beagnach bliain anuas...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 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. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced over €26 million in equipment-only...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The club referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application under the 2023 round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). The 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...