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Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1081: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to provide significant infrastructural development in the mid west area, as well as marketing support to the Shannon region for a transitional period to help consolidate existing markets and develop new sources of business; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1082: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to build on the opportunities presented by the increasing availability of low-cost flights from mainland Europe and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29328/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1083: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to undertake a strategic review of new and developing markets to identify the investment and actions needed to realise their potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29329/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1084: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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 Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1085: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to investigate the feasibility of a regional conference centre in the Shannon and Limerick area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29331/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1086: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to encourage the tourism agencies to highlight national games to a greater degree in their promotional activities and continue the policy of attracting here suitable major international sporting events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29332/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1087: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29333/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1088: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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 Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1089: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29335/08]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1090: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1091: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29337/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1092: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29338/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1093: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to put in place a long-term strategic plan to ensure the development of necessary local facilities throughout the country, followed by a year on year monitoring of the improvements delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29339/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1094: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29340/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1095: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to fund Special Olympics clubs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29341/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1096: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to support a new local authority swimming pool programme, prioritising need and disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29342/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1097: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29343/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1098: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to promote a national advertising campaign highlighting the health benefits of sport and exercise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29345/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1099: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to change the application criteria of the sports capital grants programme in order that only 10% of own funding or contribution is needed in cases in which applicants are located in a recognised area of urban disadvantage such as RAPID and a local drugs...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29347/08]