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Written Answers — National Opera Company: National Opera Company (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: Last December, I confirmed my intention to have a National Opera Company established. The new company will be based in Dublin but will perform opera at all scales both in Dublin and nationwide as would be expected from a national opera company. At present, there are three Opera Companies in the State which receive annual funding from the Arts Council: Opera Ireland, Opera Theatre Company and...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: Under sub-section 12 of Section 195 of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997, there is provision for guidelines to be drawn up by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism and the Arts Council, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, which determine if the work is an original and creative work and whether it has, or is generally recognised as having, cultural or artistic merit. Section 195...

Written Answers — Sports Facilities Strategy: Sports Facilities Strategy (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply today to Priority Question No. 67 in the name of Deputy O'Mahony.

Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: It is acknowledged that the National Archives suffers from a long-standing storage challenge on a constrained site. The storage difficulties in the National Archives are being tackled in two ways. The Commissioners of Public Works at the instigation of my Department have agreed to examine in detail the options for a short-to-medium term solution to the storage and accommodation needs of the...

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: Government Policy on the Arts is set out in the Programme for Government and is elaborated further in my Department's Statement of Strategy. My policy on the arts is to promote and strengthen the arts in all its forms, increase access to and participation in the arts, and make the arts an integral and valued part of our national life. Responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, operated by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, provides grant aid to a maximum of €3.8m to Local Authorities, towards the capital cost of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. Where a project is being undertaken by an organisation other than a local authority, the project must be considered,...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 and 88 together. Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. While no decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Programme,...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Procedures: Garda Vetting Procedures (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Sports Council (ISC), which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body responsible for the promotion, development and coordination of sport which includes responsibility for dealing with the recognised sporting organisations and allocation of funding to same. All recognised National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs) now have access to Garda vetting through the Irish Sports...

Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The National Conference Centre, which is to be known as The Convention Centre Dublin, is scheduled to open on 1 September 2010. On 5 April 2007 the contract for the provision of a National Conference Centre in Dublin was awarded to Spencer Dock Convention Centre Dublin Ltd. Under the public private partnership arrangement, Spencer Dock Convention Centre Dublin Ltd, is required to design,...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: At the outset, I wish to point out to the Deputy that the provision of funding for festivals is an operational matter for agencies under the aegis of my Department and I have no direct role in the process. In relation to tourism-related funding for festivals, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8(1) of the National Tourism Development Authority Act, 2003, it is a day to day matter...

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: Primary responsibility for the support and promotion of film-making in Ireland in respect of both the indigenous sector and inward productions is a matter for the Irish Film Board. This agency is funded through my Department and is statutorily independent of the Department in its operations. The allocation to the Irish Film Board in 2010 is €19.272m.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151, 145 and 157 together. Under the Sports Capital Programme (SCP), which is administered by my Department, and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. While no decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (17 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152, 155 and 156 together. Primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. The Arts Council are funded by my Department but are independent in their day to day operations, including funding decisions. The allocation to the Arts Council for 2010 is €68.649m. Under the ACCESS programme,...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: I understand that a revised Feasibility Report was approved for Ballaghadereen pool in October 2007, leaving Roscommon County Council to proceed to the next stage, the preparation of the Preliminary Report, which is still awaited by the Department.

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: As I have previously informed the House, special funding of €2.5 million was allocated from the dormant accounts fund for the appointment of Sports Inclusion Development Officers (SIDOs) in 20 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...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The Department participates in various blood donation campaigns organised by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS). Information in relation to the blood donation campaigns is circulated periodically in the Department in Dublin and transportation to the D'Olier Street clinic is organised by the IBTS for staff of the Department who wish to donate. Posters and flyers supplied by the IBTS...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: As the Deputy will be aware, immigration policy is primarily a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and its implementation is a matter for the relevant authorities, including the Garda National Immigration Bureau and the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. New and Developing Markets, such as India and China, are potentially of significant...

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (18 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: My Department does not employ cloud computing systems.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (23 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: A provisional allocation of €80,000 issued to the club in question under Sports Capital Programme on 8 August 2008. The letter of provisional allocation specified that, before the grant could be formally approved, the grantee must fully meet all of the Programme's terms and conditions. On 4 February 2009 the Department wrote to the grantee regarding a change in the Programme's terms and...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (23 Feb 2010)

Martin Cullen: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in tabular format below. This Department observes the Department of Finance Guidelines for Engagement of Consultants in the Civil Service. Consultants are only employed by the Department in circumstances where specialised knowledge or expertise, which is not available in the Department or elsewhere in the public service, is required for a...