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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 Sep 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: Swimming Pool Projects (22 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, 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. The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000. My priority now is the completion of the projects in the existing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 Sep 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

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (23 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: ​The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  The development of tourism attractions is an operational matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. I have no role in the decision to allocate funding to specific projects. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for...

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (23 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: The Minister of State, Deputy Joe McHugh and Deputy Dinny McGinley have been very supportive of the Wild Atlantic Way.

Other Questions: Tourism Project Funding (23 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: The Deputy knows that. He also knows that this Government put in place the funding for the Wild Atlantic Way. Last Friday, I was in Donegal, where I met hoteliers, restaurateurs and bicycle and boat suppliers, all of whom are delighted with what is happening with the Wild Atlantic Way. The site in question is a very sensitive site and we must be very careful about how it is developed....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (23 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: ​While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism propositions such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these, as this is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. That said, the provision of basic public facilities such as lay-bys, toilets, seating and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Projects (23 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: ​Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme 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. The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000.  My priority now is the completion of the projects in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (23 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: The hosting of major sports events can generate additional international visits and help put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  The hosting last year of the Giro D'Italia on an all-island basis showed that the island of Ireland can successfully host such events and the FAI and Dublin City Council also recently won their bid to host part of the UEFA Euro 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (29 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: 210. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a domiciliary care allowance. [33320/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Grant Payments (29 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: 342. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a payment under the area of natural constraint scheme. [33319/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Assistance Fund (29 Sep 2015)

Michael Ring: 507. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to increase the funding allocated to the student assistance fund in Budget 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33000/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (30 Sep 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 (30 Sep 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 Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Applications (1 Oct 2015)

Michael Ring: 105. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment under the areas of natural constraints scheme; and if he will clarify why the Department did not make contact with the herd owner to indicate that there was an error on the file prior to payments commencing, given that the delay is causing undue hardship. [33704/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (1 Oct 2015)

Michael Ring: 106. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payment under the agri-environment options scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33714/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (6 Oct 2015)

Michael Ring: 175. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive arrears of a disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33996/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Payments (6 Oct 2015)

Michael Ring: 392. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a payment under the areas of natural constraint scheme. [34432/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data Programme (6 Oct 2015)

Michael Ring: 395. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a payment under the 2013 beef data programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34496/15]

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

Michael Ring: The closing date for the receipt of applications under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme was 24 April and I expect to announce allocations shortly.