Results 10,621-10,640 of 10,962 for speaker:Patrick O'Donovan

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (29 May 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy will appreciate that tourism is now the policy responsibility of my colleague, Minister Peter Burke TD. Statutory responsibility for the sector will transfer to Minister Burke from 1 June 2025. Enhancing cross-border cooperation and connections is a key ambition of this Government and tourism is an important asset towards achieving this goal. By continuing to support the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (29 May 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy's office has clarified that the funding the question relates to is the Regional Cooperative Access Scheme. The Programme for Government sets out the Government's commitment to the sustainable growth and development of Ireland’s tourism sector. Through continued support for Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, the Government aims to enhance Ireland’s reputation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 696, 697, 720 and 725 together. The Government is committed to a sustainable An Post and post office network as a key component of the economic and social infrastructure throughout Ireland. The Programme for Government states that the Government will continue to provide the nationwide network of post offices with funding to ensure their sustainability and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Local Authorities (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: In 2022, in support of Action 19 in the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce, my Department, in partnership with the County and City Management Association invited all local authorities to take part in a 2-year Night-Time Economy pilot initiative. The aim is to stimulate night-time activity supported at a local level by the appointment of a Night-Time Economy Advisor. An...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Meetings (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I met with the Director of the National Gallery of Ireland on 20 February 2025. The meeting was attended by members of the Gallery’s executive leadership team and staff. The Secretary General of my Department Department and my advisors also attended. During the meeting, there was a discussion on the issues which had emerged shortly beforehand concerning the 2017 purchase of an X-ray...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Tourist Accommodation (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: On 15 April, the Government approved the general scheme for the Short Term Letting and Tourism Bill. This Bill, which is being progressed by my Department, will provide the statutory basis for the introduction of a register for all Short Term Lettings (STLs) in Ireland, which will be implemented and managed by Fáilte Ireland from 20 May 2026, ensuring compliance with the new EU Short...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government commits to assessing the Basic Income for the Arts pilot research scheme to maximise its impact. I fully appreciate the importance of the Basic Income support for artists. I know there is broad-based support for the scheme, and I recently met with the National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) to hear its views on the scheme in detail. I fully understand the anxiety of...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government commits to assessing the Basic Income for the Arts pilot research scheme to maximise its impact. I fully appreciate the importance of the Basic Income support for artists. I know there is broad-based support for the scheme, and I met recently with the National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) to hear its views on the scheme in detail. I understand the anxiety of pilot...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Inquiries (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Commemorations Advisory Committee was established to provide independent and expert advice to the State and key stakeholders regarding the appropriate remembrance of significant historical events, personalities and themes which have shaped modern Ireland. Careful consideration went into the selection of committee members and they have been drawn from the fields of academia, politics,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is the government's initiative to deliver high speed broadband services to all premises in Ireland. The Programme for Government – Securing Ireland’s Future published in January 2025 sets a number of targets which include the completion of the installation of high-speed fibre broadband to 1.1 million people, including homes, farms, and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Arts Council (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand that the Director is stepping down on the 13th of June and I want to thank her for her contribution to the work of the Arts Council. I would also like to thank her for remaining in her role to represent the Arts Council at the recent Public Accounts Committee and the upcoming Joint Oireachtas Committee. Under Section 15 of the Arts Act 2003, the Board of the Arts Council...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: In order to provide assurance around public financial management and value-for-money, the Secretary General of my Department wrote on 24 February 2025 to RTÉ and other bodies under the aegis of the Department, seeking information in respect of capital projects with a value of over €500,000; projects which were abandoned or have materially failed to deliver on their objectives; and...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Arts Council (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand that the Director is stepping down on the 13th of June and I want to thank her for her contribution to the work of the Arts Council. I would also like to thank her for remaining in her role to represent the Arts Council at the recent Public Accounts Committee and the upcoming Joint Oireachtas Committee. Under Section 15 of the Arts Act 2003, the Board of the Arts Council...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Arts Funding (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: As outlined in the Programme for Government, the Government believes that culture and the arts are essential to a well-rounded society, providing opportunities for education, expression and community engagement. Ireland is world renowned for our rich, diverse and vibrant arts sector. There have been significant increases in support for arts and culture across the country, including Kerry,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Online Safety (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Online safety for children is a Government priority. Ensuring children do not see illegal, harmful or inappropriate content while being able to avail of all the benefits of the online world is vital for children’s development. In that context, I have asked my officials to examine international initiatives that are underway or currently being considered elsewhere to protect the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government commits to assessing the Basic Income for the Arts pilot research scheme to maximise its impact. I fully appreciate the importance of the Basic Income support for artists. I know there is broad-based support for the scheme, and I met recently with the National Campaign for the Arts (NCFA) to hear its views on the scheme in detail. I understand the anxiety of pilot...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The main copper network is owned by Eir (a private entity) and as such the ongoing operation and maintenance of it is a commercial matter for them. Should Eir choose to proceed with Copper Switch Off it is required to submit a formal switch-off proposal to ComReg, which will then be subject to approval and a clearly defined process. This process which seeks to safeguard consumers during...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Funding (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: Starting in 1955, the Listowel Writers' Festival is the oldest event of its type in Ireland. It has attracted a loyal following over many years, is keenly supported by enthusiasts of Irish writing and greatly appreciated by the local community. The festival organisers have been successful over the years in meeting the operational costs of the festival. Fees for artists and writers...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Film Industry (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: The issues raised in the question and in the "details supplied" relate to unexpected unemployment, in particular around entitlements during periods of unemployment, are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Patrick O'Donovan: In 2023 there was one full time historian seconded to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. This secondment arrangement ended in November 2023. There have been no other historians assigned to the Department from 2023 to date.