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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cúrsaí Gaeilge (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: Mar atá luaite agam cheana féin agus an t-ábhar seo idir chamáin, is ar an mbunús agus ar an tnúthán go mbeidh na coláistí Gaeilge athoscailte in mbliana atá an Roinn ag feidhmiú agus, dá réir, gur tríd an gcúnamh leanúnach a chuirtear ar fáil faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge a bheidh an Roinn...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: The Winter Initiative is a rolling programme of activities and initiatives that aims to get people back to sport and increase participation. The programme has run successfully over the past few months, with a wide range of activities taking place throughout the sports sector. It has provided National Governing Bodies of Sport with a strong platform to launch their Autumn and Winter Programmes...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: Initial preparatory planning work has been undertaken by my Department in regard to a national swimming strategy. It is intended to establish a working group in the near future to take forward the detailed work of preparing a national strategy, with a view to its completion and publication this year.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: Údarás na Gaeltachta is currently preparing its strategy for An Ghaeltacht Ghlas, which will seek to identify an overarching view around climate action from the Gaeltacht perspective, coupled with distinct supporting actions, and an advisory working group. The strategy will take into account various demographics and sectors, including industry, community development, youth and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy may be aware, the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021 was signed into law by the President of Ireland on 22 December 2021. This legislation provides for a radical overhaul of the way we plan for the provision of high quality Irish language public services for the Irish speaking community. This is a long-term project involving comprehensive research and the development of a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: In relation to my Department's responsibilities, three schemes provide capital grant assistance for the development and improvement of sports facilities. 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. Over...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together. The Winter Initiative is a rolling programme of activities and initiatives that aims to get people back to sport and increase participation in the aftermath of COVID-19. The programme has run successfully over the past few months, with a wide range of activities taking place throughout the sports sector. It has provided National...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: Major sports events have the potential to drive participation in sport, contribute to tourism, trade, community engagement and economic growth. My Department is responsible for coordinating Government support for potential bids for major international sports events and, in line with the Programme for Government, it is currently developing a Major International Sports Events policy which will...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: The 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 and the accompanying Action Plan for the Irish Language (Plean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022) represents state policy for the Irish language and Gaeltacht regions. The Strategy and Action Plan have cross-departmental ownership and, accordingly, responsibility for implementation falls on a number of Government Departments, bodies...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gaeltacht Policy (24 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo., a joint venture between Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Arts Council, is the organisation responsible for promoting the development of the contemporary and the traditional arts in the Gaeltacht. It is against the backdrop of the relevant measures set out in the Government’s Action Plan for the Irish language 2018-2022 that Ealaín na...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sport and Recreational Development (23 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Keogan for raising this matter. Equality in sport is a key priority for both myself and the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin. Our overall vision for women in sport is one where women have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential while enjoying a lifelong involvement in sport. A fundamental aim of the Government's National Sports Policy 2018-2027 is to increase...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sport and Recreational Development (23 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Keogan. The last year has, as we know, been dominated by amazing moments for women's sport and our sportswomen very deservedly received many plaudits in the recent months. The Senator's own of County Meath has had tremendous success in Croke Park. It was one of the best games, despite my county being on the losing side of it. Sportswomen like Rachel Blackmore, Leona...

Seanad: Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (23 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I am pleased to have this opportunity to outline to the members of Seanad Éireann the objective of and basis for the motion before the House today to establish two new citizens' assemblies. Over the past decade, citizens' assemblies have become established as an important part of the Irish democratic process, with previous forums making recommendations on a variety of matters including...

Seanad: Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (23 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Members of this House for their passionate and constructive contributions to today's debate. I have listened very carefully to everyone's views and will convey many of the suggestions back to the Government and to the assembly secretariat, as appropriate. We have had some excellent contributions and I absolutely and fully take on board the constructive and sincere points people...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (23 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: Mar a mhínigh mé don Teachta i mo fhreagra ar Cheist 71 ar 20 Eanáir, tá mo Roinn ag obair i dtreo grúpa oibre a bhunú faoi chathaoirleacht mo Roinne a bheidh ag obair ar leas tuismitheoirí Gaeltachta atá ag tógáil a gclann trí Ghaeilge nó ar mhian leo sin a dhéanamh. Is i gcomhthéacs fhorfheidhmiú an phróisis...

Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (22 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I move that leave be granted.

Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (22 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputies for their insightful contributions, many of which were supportive. I listened carefully to the Members' views and I will convey their valuable suggestions to the Government and the assembly secretariat as appropriate. Clearly, there is considerable support and enthusiasm from the majority in this House for the work of citizens' assemblies. Many Members wanted more of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Census of Population (22 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I note the views of Members on the time capsule. It will be fascinating to see what views Members of this House put into the time capsule to be opened in 100 years' time. I hope things are a lot more positive than Deputy Boyd Barrett's negative disposition.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Census of Population (22 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: That is why the Government is absolutely committed to delivering on housing, giving that hope and ensuring the progressive delivery of social and affordable homes for many people. As regards the Deputy's point on dereliction, I sent him a letter in recent weeks with the factual position on that. I will ask my officials to send him an updated note on that again, but I did follow up on it....

Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (22 Feb 2022)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann: approves the calling of two Citizens' Assemblies to consider the following matters and to make such recommendations as it sees fit and report to the Houses of the Oireachtas: (1) a Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, with a total of 100 members including an independent Chairperson and 99 randomly-selected members of the public, to examine how...