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Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. We are working very closely with the national governing bodies and the Federation of Irish Sport on the sports recovery action plan. We have approached the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to discuss the support that we know is needed for Irish sport, at the level of national organisations and in regard to local clubs that are at risk. We...

Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I acknowledge the work the Deputy has been doing in this field for many years. When I think of sport, I think of the great opportunities that exist regarding inclusion and breaking down barriers, as the Deputy mentioned. Unfortunately, we also hear appalling stories such as these from time to time. The Deputy listed some of the names of those people who, unfortunately, have had to endure...

Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I will try to address as many of the issues as I can. Under the sports capital programme, we want to be as flexible as possible to people who have already been granted funding. We know that the drawdown time might be slower than it would have been pre-Covid-19. There will be flexibility there. The Deputy asked about repurposing grants within clubs. We ask any club whose circumstances...

Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I wish to state on the record that I did not have any role whatsoever in the recruitment process. We know that in January the FAI was in danger of insolvency. It was in a critical situation. The people who went in there had far more to lose than gain by doing so. They need our support in order to try to get the FAI and soccer in general to a better place. They have made some progress....

Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: The expert group on the return to sport will be working closely with national governing bodies on opening gates for sports clubs. We will require the guidance of NPHET on mass gatherings. We are aware of how important it is for sporting organisations to have people in attendance at live events but we do not know how much we will be able to permit as time goes on. If we can continue in the...

Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

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Covid-19 (Sport): Statements (11 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: The Deputy asked about the financial situation for clubs. We have been engaging with the national governing bodies through the sports monitoring group and with the Federation of Irish Sport, the Olympic Federation of Ireland and representatives of athletes. We know funding will be needed to try to get sport in Ireland past this phase. As part of that, we envisage that an element of that...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Lease Agreements (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 146. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if an indenture of lease can be provided in respect of a property (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10967/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 178. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a school (details supplied) for a SNA will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10575/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 198. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be permitted to retain its current teaching complement in view of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10671/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be permitted to retain its current teaching complement in view of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10683/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if post-primary school bus capacity on a route (details supplied) will be increased to meet the demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10704/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 748. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 914 of 13 May 2020, if additional information will be provided regarding a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10993/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: My Department has liaised with other Government Departments and industry representative bodies, to align the economy wide COVID-19 supports and initiatives with tourism and hospitality needs.  The measures put in place by the Government to support businesses initially focused on supporting those who have lost their jobs and in supporting businesses to remain viable during this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 851 and 852 together. On Tuesday 9th June, Fáilte Ireland published operational guidelines to assist tourism businesses – including hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts – reopen safely in line with the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.  These guidelines, which were prepared in consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: The Government has put in place a number of supports to help businesses deal with the current crisis and many tourism enterprises are now availing these various cross-sectoral economic supports. In order to support business in the tourism and hospitality sector, Fáilte Ireland has set up a COVID-19 Industry Advisory Group which meets weekly. The purpose of this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: Many tourism businesses are currently availing the various cross-sectoral economic supports that the Government has already put in place to date. The Government will continue to explore funding potential for all enterprises including tourism businesses as they work through the challenges facing them, including through any mechanisms allowable through the EU’s state...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: My Department has liaised with other Government departments and industry representative bodies, to align the economy wide COVID-19 supports and initiatives with tourism and hospitality needs.   The measures put in place by the Government to support businesses  initially focused on supporting those who have lost their jobs and in supporting businesses to remain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: I am acutely aware that tourism is one of the most directly affected sectors in the current crisis.  The impact of COVID-19 on tourism globally has been overwhelming and immediate with unprecedented consequences for Ireland’s tourism and hospitality sector.  The sector is a significant employer particularly in rural areas. Many tourism businesses are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services (16 Jun 2020)

Brendan Griffin: 922. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a financial package will be made available to the childcare sector to allow childcare centres to reopen on 29 June 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11460/20]