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Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: I understand there will be no change in status. Whatever scheme they are in at present, they will stay in it.

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: For new entrants, the new public service scheme will apply. For any new staff, there will be a defined benefit.

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: Major court cases are taking place and there will be major legal fees but we must wait for the outcome of the case. The liabilities will pass on to the new board. The liabilities of the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority will become the liabilities of Sport Ireland. These liabilities may be covered by the Exchequer since the bodies are State bodies...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: My understanding is that someone caught doping faced a two-year ban but since January the ban is four years. I am open to correction on this. They are the rules and timelines set down with regard to doping.

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: In regard to Senator Wilson's point about the exclusion of particular people from appointment to the boards, paragraph 3 deals with the resignation and removal of members from the board. These are normal provisions in respect of boards such as Sport Ireland. There is nothing different being done in relation to this board that does not apply to other boards. On appointments to the board,...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: I have been placed in a very difficult position. We are in different times in a different country. As Senators are aware, every Bill is proofread. This Bill was drafted by draftsmen in the State Solicitor's office. Naturally enough, I have to take their legal advice on the issue that has been raised here today. Many people, particularly in the climate of this country over recent years,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes Payments (30 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: 108. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received payments under the single payment scheme and the disadvantaged areas scheme for 2013 and 2014 and to date in 2015. [17026/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Parcel Identification System (30 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: 109. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a land parcel identification system overclaim 2013 appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if a field inspection is required to verify that this land is being grazed; and if so, whether the inspection could be arranged as quickly as possible, as this matter is delaying the transfer of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 211. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive an agri-environment options scheme 3 payment. [17472/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Correspondence (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 421. To ask the Minister for Health the reason incorrect information was provided by the Health Service Executive in response to a previous question (details supplied); the reason clarification sought from the executive on this matter has not been forthcoming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17874/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 468. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when she will reply to a query regarding a fifth teacher in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17466/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 500. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Mayo will be approved funding for a corridor extension. [17703/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I  expect to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table.  County Number of Applications (these numbers may vary if duplicates are discovered during the assessment process) Carlow 28 Cavan 33 Clare 50 Cork 185 Donegal 57 Dublin 229 Galway 116 Kerry 73 Kildare 55 Kilkenny 38 Laois 41 Leitrim 20 Limerick 59 Longford 24 Louth 49 Mayo 75 Meath 62 Monaghan 26 Offaly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the table. County Total Amount Remaining Carlow €698,185 Cavan €863,855 Clare €940,219 Cork €5,591,579 Donegal €2,268,917 Dublin €31,233,763 Galway €3,701,853 Kerry €2,121,677 Kildare €3,271,674 Kilkenny €1,855,686 Laois €864,810 ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: The funding outstanding from previous rounds of the Sports Capital Programme, on a county by county basis, will be provided to the Deputy under separate cover.  Information of this type is retained on a county basis, and not in the manner sought by the Deputy.  I wrote to all Local Authorities last year seeking an update on the status of their projects and reminding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I expect to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (6 May 2015)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I expect to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (7 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision regarding an application for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17922/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (7 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 40. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision regarding the backdating of an application for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17923/15]