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National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage. (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It gives me great pleasure to address the House on the occasion of the Second Reading of the National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006. The Bill before the House provides for the establishment of the National Sports Campus Development Authority, which will succeed in function and responsibility the present limited company, Campus...

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: They get prize money whereas footballers do not.

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: Croke Park has happened.

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: Across the country.

National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: Here they seem to hate horses and dogs more than motor cars.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 27 and 28 November last. The...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 27 and 28 November last. The...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I welcome the recent decision taken by South Dublin County Council to complete the stadium at Tallaght to the specification originally planned. While facilitating Eircom league football is a priority for the Tallaght stadium, this would not preclude usage of the facilities at Tallaght for other sports whose organisers deem the facility to be suitable. The completed stadium will remain in the...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (9 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: St. Patrick's Day has traditionally signalled the start of the tourism season in Ireland. With the international tourism marketplace becoming increasingly competitive and as a result of continuing global uncertainty, 2006 will prove to be another challenging year for Irish tourism and we will need to avail of all opportunities offered to us to build on the successes of recent years. The...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised annually. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 27 and 28 November last. The closing date...

Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: Irish sports policy, its funding and its programmes, have always been firmly grounded on the fundamental principle that sport belongs to the community and to the citizen. Government support for sport is predicated on the need for tolerance, mutual respect, fair play and equal access for everybody. The Irish Sports Council, which is the statutory body for the development of sport, is fully...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised annually. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 27 and 28 November last. The closing date...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised annually. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 27 and 28 November last. The closing date...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised annually. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 27 and 28 November last. The closing date...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised annually. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 27 and 28 November last. The closing date...

Written Answers — National Museum: National Museum (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The National Museum of Ireland was established as a statutory body on 3 May 2005 under the provisions of the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997. Therefore, staffing issues and the implementation of employment legislation are now matters for the board of that body.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised annually. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the press on 27 and 28 November last. The closing date...

Written Answers — Sports Stadia: Sports Stadia (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The main thrust of the recent Genesis report, which was commissioned by the FAI, is that a radical reform of the Eircom League is required to secure its future. The implementation of the various recommendations put forward in the report across areas such as revised structures, marketing, community involvement and financial viability is clearly a matter for the Eircom League and the FAI to...

Written Answers — National Stadium: National Stadium (21 Mar 2006)

John O'Donoghue: Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited, CSID, was established under the Companies Acts, and all matters relating to the company are valid and effectual. I do not consider that any of the dealings relating to the company would be open to a successful legal challenge. The transitional provisions of the National Sports Campus Development Authority Bill 2006 ensure a smooth transfer...