Results 9,781-9,800 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Department does not have any sanctioned economist posts. However, there are a number of staff in the Department who have qualifications in the field of economics and the Department makes use of their skills when the need arises for such expertise.

Written Answers — National Library: National Library (17 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The return of personal effects is a matter for the family, their successors or legal representatives. As the Deputy is probably aware, both the National Museum of Ireland and the National Library of Ireland are already in possession of material and documents belonging and relating to Sir Roger Casement. It is a matter for each national cultural institution to determine what material should...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (17 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The elements of the Department's Vote which are part-funded by the proceeds of the National Lottery are as follows: Subhead C.1: Grants for sporting bodies and for the provision of sports and recreational facilities under the Sports Capital Programme; Subhead C.3: Grant-in-Aid provided to the Irish Sports Council in respect of general assistance to sports organisations and expenditure in...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228, 229, 233 and 234 together. Special funding of €2.5 million was allocated from the dormant accounts fund for the appointment of 20 Sports Inclusion Development Officers (SIDOs) in Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in 2008. The SIDOs were appointed on two-year contracts to provide opportunities for persons with a disability to participate in sport and...

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (18 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Since the Department was established in June 2002, two agencies under its remit have had, and continue to have, the power to sign statutory instruments, namely, Bord na gCon and Horse Racing Ireland.

Written Answers — Statutory Instruments: Statutory Instruments (18 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Pursuant to the Statutory Instruments Act 1947, as amended, the Attorney General has the power, where certain criteria are met, to exempt certain statutory instruments from the operation of that Act. Statutory instruments so exempted do not require to be issued with a statutory instrument number. Since the Department was established in June 2002, my Ministerial predecessors and I have...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (18 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: In February 2009, the Government mandated the securing of a general reduction of 8 per cent in all professional fees, including medical, construction, financial and legal-related fees. The Department, including the National Archives, is not a significant user of these professional services, so the scope for savings in monetary terms was and is correspondingly very limited. Nevertheless, to...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Special funding of €2.5 million was allocated from the dormant accounts fund for the appointment of 20 Sports Inclusion Development Officers (SIDOs) in Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in 2008. The SIDOs were appointed on two-year contracts to provide opportunities for persons with a disability to participate in sport and physical activity. A network of 33 LSPs have been set up throughout...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (19 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, which is administered by my Department, 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 the project or, in the case of projects located in...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (19 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Under the National Tourism Development Authority Act 2003, the individual actions and measures relating to tourism promotion and development at regional level are day-to-day functions of the State Tourism Agencies. Firstly, I should point out that, based on 2008 figures, the regions outside of Dublin earn 70% of all Tourism revenue. In this regard, the domestic market is an increasingly...

Written Answers — Cultural Sector: Cultural Sector (24 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 367 and 376 together. My Department reports regularly to Department of the Taoiseach on progress in implementing the report entitled Building Ireland's Smart Economy A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal. The following is an extract from the most recent report. Action Lead Responsibility Progress The human resource capabilities of the cultural...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (24 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Department does not lease any buildings.

Written Answers — Sporting Facilities: Sporting Facilities (24 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Special funding of €2.5 million was allocated from the dormant accounts fund for the appointment of 20 Sports Inclusion Development Officers (SIDOs) in Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in 2008. The SIDOs were appointed on two-year contracts to provide opportunities for persons with a disability to participate in sport and physical activity. A network of 33 LSPs have been set up throughout...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370, 371 and 372, together. I have received a copy of the pre-budget submission from the Restaurants Association of Ireland to the Minister for Finance. The submission will be considered in the context of policy responses for the tourism industry as a whole, as well as the general economy, in the forthcoming budget. I consider that there are real opportunities...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373, 374, and 375 together. In accordance with the provisions of section 8(1) of the National Tourism Development Authority Act, 2003, it is a day to day matter for Failte Ireland to encourage, promote and support either inside or outside the State (a) the development of Tourism traffic within and to the State and (b) the development and marketing of tourist...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (24 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The organisation in question has been allocated €476,184 under the Programme since 1998 - €76,184 in 1999, €200,000 in 2002 and €200,000 in 2006. Both the 1999 and 2002 grants have been drawn down in full. Grant allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the Programme, which include, for allocations above certain specified thresholds, the execution of a deed of covenant...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (24 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: In respect of the years 2008 and to date in 2009, the cost of translating the Department's State documents into Irish and of printing these Irish-language documents is as set out in tabular form. Year Translation Cost (€) Printing Cost (€) 2008 13,409 421 2009 (to date) 3,832 3,773 Total 17,241 4,194 In light of the current challenging fiscal circumstances, environmental...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (26 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: It would appear that the substance of the submission in question relates to matters that are not within the remit of my Department but are more relevant to the appropriate local authority. However, the Deputy will be aware that under the sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and...

Written Answers — Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (1 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 234 to 236, inclusive, together. Since 2001, Government support for the horse and greyhound racing industries has been provided under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, which was established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001. In 2004, the Government put in place regulations to increase the limit of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (1 Dec 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism was established in June 2002. The staffing numbers by grade are set out in the annual reports for the Department for the years, 2002/2003 to 2008 which are all available on the Department's website at www.arts-sports-tourism.gov.ie. The changes in the staff numbers in the annual reports since 2005 were due to the establishment as separate legal...