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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: In terms of capital assistance offered by my Department to sports clubs, 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 13,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Olympic Games (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Sport Ireland, the statutory agency with responsibility for the development of sport in Ireland, including high performance sport, undertakes such reviews after each Olympic/Paralympic Games. For the purposes of the Tokyo Games review, Sport Ireland has already appointed independent service providers to complete that review, which will consist of three distinct phases: - Phase 1:...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Gaeltachta (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Is ar an mbunús agus ar an tnúthán go mbeidh na coláistí Gaeilge athoscailte in 2022 atá an Roinn ag feidhmiú ach ar ndóigh is gá do gach earnáil feidhmiú faoi réir threoirlínte COVID-19. Ní gá a rá go leanfaidh mé féin agus mo Roinn ag coinneáil rudaí faoi bhreithniú i rith an ama...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Minister Martin and I have ongoing engagement with stakeholders in the sports sector, as do the officials in my Department. There are two main groups which engage with the sector, namely the Expert Group on Return to Sport and the Covid-19 Sport Monitoring Group. I have also held one to one meetings with some of the National Governing Bodies of sport. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: It is not possible, in the time available, to compile the detailed information requested by the Deputy. My officials are collating the information requested and a reply will issue to the Deputy in accordance with the timelines set out in Standing Orders.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: On 5th October 2021, Minister Martin and I were delighted to announce that additional current funding of up to €65 million will be available to support the sport sector this year. Allied to the additional current expenditure of €26.3 million already provided to Sport Ireland, a total of €91.3 million will have been allocated in additional current funding to support the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: The National Sport Policy 208-2027 included an action to develop a new high performance strategy. This strategy, entitled High Performance Strategy 2021-2032, was published in June 2021 and includes specific targets, and it will be a key component for the strategic and operational delivery objectives of the Sport Ireland Institute across its performance, leadership, coaching and specialist...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: While the key responsibility for the ongoing development and improvement of each sport in Ireland rests with the National Governing Bodies, the  Government’s Memorandum of Understanding with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) does stipulate a number of commitments from the FAI in relation to the development of Irish soccer which will greatly benefit the game in the long...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Straitéisí Ranna (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Mar is eol don Teachta, tá an próiseas pleanála teanga á chur chun feidhme i Limistéir Pleanála Teanga, Bailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta agus i Líonraí Gaeilge faoi Acht na Gaeltachta, 2012.  Faoin bpróiseas, tugtar tréimhse dhá bhliain don cheanneagraíocht a roghnaítear chun plean teanga a chur faoi bhráid na Roinne...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Equality in sport is a key priority for both myself and Minister 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.  In relation to my Department's capital support schemes, amongst the key considerations in the assessment of any applications under...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: 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 the allocation of funding to sporting organisations across a variety of funding schemes.  Sport Ireland is in the process of developing a Diversity and Inclusion policy to further broaden...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: At its meeting on 19 October 2021, and following consideration of the public health advice, Government agreed that additional aspects of society can reopen only with the full range of protective measures in place. As such, current restrictions under the Government’s plan state that organisers of indoor and outdoor group activities should ensure that appropriate protective...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scéimeanna Rannach (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Tá Scéim na mBóithre Áise, a bhfuil an Teachta ag tagairt di, curtha ar fionraí le roinnt blianta anois.  Faoin scéim sin, chuirtí airgead ar fáil do na húdaráis áitiúla ar mhaithe le hobair dheisiúcháin a dhéanamh ar bhóithre cáilithe faoi leith  sa Ghaeltacht.  Ar...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: At its meeting on 19 October 2021, and following consideration of the public health advice, Government agreed that additional aspects of society could reopen only with the full range of protective measures in place. As such, current restrictions under the Government’s plan state that organisers of indoor and outdoor group activities should ensure that appropriate protective...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Pleanáil Teanga (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Baintear leas as fomhír C.10 de chuid mo Roinne le cúram a dhéanamh d'fheidhmiú an Phróisis Pleanála Teanga. Is buiséad de €5.8m atá fógartha do phróiseas i 2022. Dáiltear sciar den chiste ar bhonn bliantúil ar Údarás na Gaeltachta agus ar Fhoras na Gaeilge faoi seach atá freagrach, faoi réir...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: At its meeting on 19 October 2021, and following consideration of the public health advice, Government agreed that additional aspects of society can reopen only with the full range of protective measures in place. As such, current restrictions under the Government’s plan state that organisers of indoor and outdoor group activities should ensure that appropriate protective...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Defibrillators Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: The procurement of defibrillators and subsequent training is a matter for each individual club in the first instance. However, the State provides a number of supports for their purchase and training for their use. The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: The aim of the Official Languages Act 2003 is to increase and improve, in an organised manner over a period of time, the quantity and quality of services provided for the public through the Irish language by public bodies. This includes the matters referred to by the Deputy.  A comprehensive list of government Departments and state agencies which are subject to its...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2020 round of the SCEP closed for applications on Monday 1st March 2021. By the closing date, over 3,100 applications were submitted seeking over...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: The sport for all ethos emphasises inclusion within sport and is entirely consistent with the Government's policies in this area.  Our policy approach is aimed at ensuring that all persons have the opportunity to partake equally in sport and physical activity, regardless of age, social-economic status, disability, or membership of, for example, the LGBTI+ community, the Traveller...