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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That is certainly one the Deputy wants to get out.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Many of my constituents will know Castletown House in Celbridge, as will many people from various parts of the country, given it is centrally located. I thank the Deputy for his long-held and ongoing interest in Castletown House and estate. He and other elected representatives are members of the Castletown House and estate stakeholders' working group. The Minister of State, Deputy...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The OPW is in ongoing and intensive engagement with the Office of the Attorney General to get the most up-to-date legal advice, and there was a discussion today. This engagement will continue in order to have the advice finalised very shortly. It is a priority for the Minister and the Office of Public Works. The interest of Deputy Durkan, the Ceann Comhairle and the public representatives...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Home Care Packages (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy for sharing those stories. It is important that she shared them on the record of Dáil Éireann because it is important that those types of situations are not allowed to continue. We all hear stories like that. Nonetheless, there is actually more home care taking place. To give the exact position in Cavan, 724 people there are availing of home support services....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Home Care Packages (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The details of Finn's case and the other case the Deputy mentioned should be provided to the chief executive of the HSE and the Secretary General of the Department. As I said, the number of hours this year is 10% higher than we budgeted for and it is approximately 9% higher than what was provided in 2023, so there are a lot more hours available. There have been some improvements, including...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire, an Teachta Martin. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an gcoiste as an deis a thabhairt dom plé a dhéanamh ar thionchar an Mheastacháin Fhorlíontach theicniúil don chlár spóirt. Budget 2025 was a significant moment for Irish sport. Two years ahead of schedule, the Government doubled funding for sport compared to 2018...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy for the kind comments, not just today but always. It is very encouraging. The velodrome is about to go to tender. It is hoped that the tender will be awarded in quarter 2 next year. It will be published on etenders.gov.ie very soon. The go-ahead was given by the Government during the summer. I am also very glad that the project in Limerick got the go-ahead under the...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: We welcome that. God forbid.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That money has been allocated for drawdowns that were expected this year. Those are really grants from 2020. It is not realistic that anything we announced the other day will draw down before the end of the year from the LSSIF funding that we announced this year. It is money from the previous year. It is a matter for the Minister with the overall subheads, so maybe she wants to answer it....

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That is not money from sport today. It is money not drawn on previous projects, which is part of the issue, and part of the reason we brought in the use it or lose it clause. On Kinsale in particular, I visited the centre with the Acting Chairman so I am familiar with the project. We said that all valid applications will be placed on the reserve list. I can confirm that the Kinsale...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That was part of the application matrix and the scoring system. On the exact mechanics, I suppose there will be engagement between the Department and the associations or clubs. That will realistically be after Christmas. There is no point saying they will hear soon. There is other work to do, but the Kinsale application is valid and that is good news. They will be on the reserve list.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 118. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45323/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 119. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45325/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 120. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45326/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 121. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45327/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 122. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45330/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 123. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45331/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (5 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Current funding for the North South Language Body, including Foras na Gaeilge, is approved by the North South Ministerial Council. The NSMC approved current funding allocation to Foras na Gaeilge, from my Department in 2024 is €12,378,239, which is 75% of the approved allocation, with the remaining 25% funding from the Department for Communities, Northern Ireland. In addition, my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (5 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My Department provides funding under the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme) for sports facilities but the Fund does not provide funding for playgrounds. Funding for playgrounds may be available under schemes operated by other Government Departments and through local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Nov 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 under its various programmes. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to funding provided to motorsports. Please contact my...