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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1101: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to further develop the Sports Campus Ireland 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 matter....

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1102: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29349/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1103: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29350/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1104: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29351/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1105: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to produce a Green Paper on animal welfare in sport and recreation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29352/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1106: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to promote greater sharing of school and community sports facilities and to 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. [29356/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1107: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to encourage more schools to apply for funding under the sports capital programme by collaborating with their local sports clubs and community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29357/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1108: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to initiate a financial support package aimed at introducing primary school children to swimming; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29358/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1109: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29359/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1110: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29360/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1111: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government 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. [29361/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1112: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to create an annual women's sports award scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29362/08]

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

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1113: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the programme for Government to recognise the importance of volunteerism in the promotion of sport through the expansion of the volunteer awards scheme for persons in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29363/08]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1114: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government 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. [29364/08]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1115: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government 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. [29365/08]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1116: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government to increase funding to the Arts Council for education initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29366/08]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1117: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government to promote an appreciation of and engagement in arts and culture from early education through to all levels of education levels by the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29367/08]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1118: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government 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. [29368/08]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1119: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government 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. [29369/08]

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (24 Sep 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1120: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made regarding the commitment in the Programme for Government 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. [29370/08]