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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 800: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to complete, in conjunction with the local sports partnerships, a national audit of local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47777/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 801: 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 long-term strategic plan to ensure the development of necessary local facilities here, followed by a yearly monitoring of improvements delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47778/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 808: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure accessibility as a key component in the provision of sports and recreational facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47786/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 809: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to further develop the Sports Campus Ireland development at Abbotstown, incorporating the Irish Institute of Sport, and including the development of a new 25,000 seater stadium to accommodate athletics and field sports; and if he will make a statement on the...

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 810: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to provide a national stadium at Lansdowne Road in order that the national rugby and soccer teams have a first rate facility in which to play their games; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47788/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 811: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to support elite athletes in preparation for the 2008 and 2012 Olympics and develop proposals for Ireland to be used as a base for other national teams in advance of the London games in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47789/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 812: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to continue with the implementation of effective and modern anti-doping programmes here, which have earned recognition internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47790/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 821: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to recognise the importance of volunteerism in the promotion of sport through the expansion of the volunteer awards scheme for persons in sport here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47802/08]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 804: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to support a new local authority swimming pool programme, prioritising need and disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47781/08]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 816: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to initiate a financial support package aimed at introducing primary school children to swimming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47797/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 822: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to support training and professional development for the performing arts by creating, enhancing and extending modules of in-service training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47803/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 823: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to support measures that are child centred in arts and cultural programmes and develop and enhance child centred policies that impact throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47804/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 824: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to increase funding to the Arts Council for education initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47805/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 825: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to promote an appreciation of and engagement in arts and culture from early education through to all education levels through the implementation of a national comprehensive strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47806/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 826: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage and support the strategic development of the arts in local communities, both geographic and communities of interest, for the disadvantaged and for minority groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47807/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 827: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage, promote and foster volunteerism in the arts, drawing on the successful development of volunteerism in sports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47808/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 828: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure that arts venues are adequately funded to facilitate activities and to maximise community use and accessibility for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47809/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 829: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage partnerships between local authorities, central Government, relevant local community groups and the Arts Council with a view to funding arts locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47810/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 830: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to develop a new policy to create and sustain employment in the arts, particularly arts employment that can market, operate and develop the local arts infrastructure here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47811/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (27 Jan 2009)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 831: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to provide new tax and other incentives aimed at making cultural and educational philanthropy more attractive and to help persons working in the arts to make a decent living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47812/08]