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- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (30 Nov 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I have only recently received correspondence from this studio. State assistance towards current or revenue funding for arts facilities is channelled via the Arts Council, which is independent of my Department in the disbursement of its funds. From time to time, my Department does run programmes of capital grants for arts and cultural facilities such as the ACCESS grant scheme, which is...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (1 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I approved the detailed contract documents, submitted by Kildare County Council, for the Naas swimming pool project in March 2005. Following this approval, Kildare County Council indicated to my Department that it proposed to change the site for the project. On 15 November, the council submitted an addendum to the preliminary report on the proposed new site and this is being examined by my...
- Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: On my behalf and on behalf of Deputy McEllistrim I extend our deepest sympathy to the wife and family of the late TimKennelly. In a galaxy of great Kerry players, he was one of the greatest. He comes from a great sporting family and few will forget his forays upfield from deep in the Kerry defence. There will be great sadness in Kerry tonight. In that context, I also extend my sympathy to...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Since becoming Minister with responsibility for the arts, I have consistently maintained that the arts and culture are for everyone, and that a crucial element of maximising access is optimal access for people with disabilities. Accordingly, my Department applies this principle in the context of our participation at various EU fora in discussions on EU funding for cultural projects. Further,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (6 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 to 270, inclusive, and 272 to 275, inclusive, together. The National Gallery of Ireland is a non-commercial statutory body. The statutory Board of Governors and Guardians of the National Gallery of Ireland is responsible for all operational matters in the gallery.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: My Department has provided support under the sports capital programme for the construction of a new stadium at Tallaght for Shamrock Rovers football club. Grants totalling â¬2.44 million were expended for this purpose over the period 2000-02. As the former owners of the club were unable to complete the project, South Dublin County Council intervened with the encouragement of my Department to...
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: There are currently seven staff employed in my private office, one special adviser at principal officer level, one private secretary at higher executive officer level, one personal assistant at higher executive officer level, two executive officers and two clerical officers. There are currently six staff employed in my constituency office, two executive officers, one personal secretary at...
- Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: That is dirty.
- Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: That has nothing to do with it.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: By the time the Deputies opposite get into power, they will be too tired to do anything.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The Deputies will be too tired by far to meet again in Mullingar.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: It is wonderful to see Deputy Ring in Deputy Kenny's seat. I wonder how long that will last.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The capital allocations announced by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, in his Budget Statement included provisions for the most important package of capital investment in key elements of our national cultural infrastructure.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: This package includes the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre and the National Concert Hall, the complete remodelling of the Theatre Royal in Wexford and the substantial refurbishment of the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. These are flagship projects which will greatly enhance the quality of our cultural infrastructure. The Abbey Theatre is at the centre of Ireland's theatrical and cultural life. It...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The next stage is to examine options for procuring the theatre as a PPP including the incorporation of a separate international design competition. I will report back to Government on this aspect by the end of February 2006. I am pleased the capital envelope announced yesterday will enable me to proceed with the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall as a PPP. That provision is being made...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: A considerable effort had been put into the discussion and planning stage of the project. These plans have been endorsed by the Government and the work will commence early next year.
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: Ireland is on track to provide state-of-the-art facilities for sports men and women to train and prepare for competition at the highest level. A range of facilities will also be available to the public and the training needs of more than 30 governing bodies of sport. Irish sport deserves no less. Looking forward to the run-up to the London Olympics of 2012, Ireland can become an attractive...
- Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: The extension announced by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, in the cut-off date for investment in hotel projects in the pipeline to benefit under the generous accelerated capital allowances will facilitate the orderly progression of projects and help to ensure that any further additions to stock are warranted by clear and identified market potential. The increase in the VAT exemption...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (13 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: As I indicated to the Deputy in my reply to Question No. 397 of 8 November 2005, I approved the tender and grant aid of â¬3.8 million for the Monaghan pool project in January 2005. I understand that construction work is continuing and is due to be completed in mid-2006. The grant is being drawn down on a phased basis and to date â¬1.5 million has been paid by my Department to Monaghan...
- Written Answers — Irish Genealogical Project: Irish Genealogical Project (13 Dec 2005)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. I have, of course, noted the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General in respect of the Irish Genealogy Project. I have requested Irish Genealogy Limited to prepare a 2006 business plan identifying a future course of action to progress the project. I can confirm that Irish Genealogy Limited has produced this 2006 business plan, which...