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Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 792: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to put in place a strong promotional programme for the new national conference centre in Dublin with a view to doubling the level of business tourism to Ireland from €400 million to €800 million per year over the next ten years; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 793: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to investigate the feasibility of a regional conference centre in the Shannon/Limerick area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47770/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 794: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage the tourism agencies to highlight national games here to a greater degree in their promotional activities and continue the policy of attracting suitable major sporting events to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47771/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 795: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to seek, with the tourism agencies and local authorities, suitable areas to develop and promote eco tourism, as well as enhancing the existing north-west project, the green box; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47772/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 796: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to invest in new information and communication technologies for marketing and customer relations management and training work with the regional tourism development boards, in conjunction with local authorities and the tourism industry, to develop...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 797: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to invest €149 million under the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013 in training and human resources in the tourism sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47774/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 798: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to implement in full the Fáilte Ireland competing through people programme, which looks to people working in the industry as a principal source of competitive advantage, and their skills as a key variable in delivering strong business results; and if he will...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 799: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to roll-out the local sports partnership programme on a nationwide basis to promote the development of sport at community level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47776/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 802: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to prioritise sports capital programme grants towards those areas identified as most in need of funding and facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47779/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 803: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to fund Special Olympics clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47780/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 805: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to continue to support the Irish Sports Council as the statutory agency for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47782/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 806: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to promote a national advertising campaign highlighting the health benefits of sport and exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47784/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 807: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to change the application criteria of the sports capital programme grants to require only 10% of own funding or contribution where applicants are located in a recognised area of urban disadvantage such as RAPID and a local drugs task force area; and if he...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 813: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to produce a Green Paper on animal welfare in sport and recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47791/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 814: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to promote greater sharing of school and community sports facilities and make it a condition of the sports capital programme that facilities be made available to schools where appropriate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47795/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 815: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage more schools to apply for funding under the sports capital programme by collaborating with their local sports clubs or community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47796/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 817: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure that local sports partnerships have an official dedicated to the promotion of girls' and women's involvement in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47798/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 818: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to appoint a member of the Irish Sports Council to deal with all aspects of women in sport, including the gender proofing of all Sports Council decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47799/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 819: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to establish a forum on female participation in sport in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council to make recommendations on all issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47800/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 820: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to create an annual women's sports award scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47801/08]