Results 301-320 of 9,810 for speaker:Thomas Byrne

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tá an Teachta ag caint faoin Oireachtas.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Chuaigh an cheist sin thar mo cheann.

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Táim ag smaoineamh ar na hiarrthóirí a bheidh ag iarraidh dul san iomaíocht. Leanfaidh mé ar aghaidh. Beidh gach duine den triúr comhalta tofa den údarás do réigiún an deiscirt ar choiste an réigiúin sin, mar aon le comhalta amháin ó Chomhairle Contae Chiarraí, comhalta amháin ó Chomhairle Contae...

Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." Cuirim fáilte roimh mo chuid oifigigh atá tagtha anseo ó Chonamara inniu. Tá lúcháir mhór orm, mar an tAire Stáit na Gaeltachta, a bheith anseo inniu. Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an deis seo labhairt sa Dáil agus an Bille um Údarás na Gaeltachta (Leasú), 2024 a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Stop running down your own city.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Lombard agus na Seanadóirí uilig as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom labhairt le Seanadóirí faoin straitéis snámha náisiúnta. As was said, swimming is our second most popular participation sport and has the potential to be truly inclusive for all in society. It engages the young and old alike, allows for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: It is not published yet. It was approved yesterday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Swimming Pools (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: When I was appointed Minister of State for sport, I was deeply conscious of the number of actions that needed to be done as part of the programme for Government. This is one very important action. I have made sure that it has happened. These things take time but it has to happen. Swimming pools also take time to build. When I arrived at the Department, I saw a budget line of €3...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Both I and my officials held a meeting recently with representatives from the organisation referred to during which it outlined the contents of its funding proposals for the Irish language and Gaeltacht sector. My Department will consider the recommendations made by the organisation in the context of the Departments submission to the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The following table sets out the estimated costs as requested, of increasing the funding for Údarás na Gaeltachta by 10%, 20% and 50%. 2024 Budget Allocation 10 % 10% increase €37,229,000 €3,722,900 €40,951,900 2024 Budget Allocation 20% 20% increase ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: There have been many changes to the work of Údarás na Gaeltachta since its establishment in 1980. It remains the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. However, the success of the organisation relies upon its alignment with the evolving needs of Gaeltacht communities. In this context, one of the most pressing issues both...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Riachtanas Speisialta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is ar an eagraíocht Muintearas Teo. atá an cúram Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh a riar ar son mo Roinne. Ar bhonn ghinearálta, cuirtear fóirdheontas níos airde ar fáil do pháistí le riachtanais speisialta le tacú leo freastal ar champaí samhraidh Gaeltachta atá maoinithe ag mo Roinn faoin scéim seo. Tá plé...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Clár Caipitil Spóirt (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is é an Clár um Chaipiteal agus Trealamh Spóirt an príomh-mhodh tacaíochta Rialtais maidir le háiseanna spóirt agus áineasa a fhorbairt agus maidir le trealamh spóirt neamhphearsanta a cheannach ar fud na tíre. I mbabhta 2023 den Chlár fuarthas an líon ab airde iarratas riamh lena n-áirítear an t-iarratas ar thagair an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2023 round of the SCEP has seen a record number of applications received including the application referred to by the Deputy. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Diocesan Trusts are welcome to submit applications on behalf of schools under my Department's Sports Capital and Equipment Programme provided that they do so jointly with one or more sport clubs. A decision to apply on this basis is entirely a matter for the relevant school and Diocesan Trust; as Minister, I have no role in such a decision.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Allocations under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme 2020 round were made in 2021 and 2022. The total amount allocated for County Cork was €18,344,840. €11,456,578 has been paid to date and €6,888,262 has yet to be drawn down. Grantees are encouraged to take steps to finalise their grants as failure to progress projects could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (3 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (2 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2023 round of the SCEP has seen a record number of applications received including the application referred to by the Deputy. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (2 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249, 250, 251 and 252 together. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes high performance sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform...