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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (10 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, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to any supports or grants that are available to air sports....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (10 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 measures are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (10 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for governance oversight of recognised National Governing Bodies of Sport. Sport Ireland has been engaging with the organisation mentioned by the Deputy in relation to governance procedures within the organisation. I am informed by Sport Ireland that the organisation has taken steps to improve its governance significantly over the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Indoor sports such as dartsare permitted in line with current Government guidelines It is of course essential that all such events adhere to best practice in relation to infection prevention control procedures and practices. Sport Ireland has published a guidance note on the recent changes relating to the return to sport and physical activity, which is available at...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 295, 299, 300, 302 and 306 together. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that Government agreed last week to widen the range of sporting opportunities for young people which enables under 18 indoor sports games and competitions in sports such as basketball to go ahead. On foot of this, updated guidance has been provided by Sport Ireland to sporting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (9 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 296 to 298, inclusive, together. A total amount of €12.254 million, of which €8 million relates to funding for the National Symphony Orchestra, has been allocated to the National Concert Hall in Budget 2022. My Department is liaising with the National Symphony Orchestra, the National Concert Hall and RTÉ on a daily basis to finalise the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cúrsaí Gaeilge (9 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 agus...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: As outlined in previous replies on this matter, the club to which the Deputy refers, was provisionally allocated a grant of €81,500 under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme (SCP) for the development of an artificial playing surface and a further €83,343 under the 2018 SCP towards the provision of floodlights and non-personal sports equipment. In accordance with the terms and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Garda Síochána (9 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Is faoi réir Rialacháin an Gharda Síochána 2021 a déantar arduithe céime do ghrád Sáirsint agus Cigire sa Gharda Síochána. Níl aon ról reachtúil agamsa mar Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta maidir leis na Rialacháin seo. Tuigtear dom gur socraíodh ar na Rialacháin i ndiaidh comhairliúcháin cuimsithigh...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that Government agreed last week to widen the range of sporting opportunities for young people which enables under 18 indoor sports games and competitions in sports such as basketball to go ahead. On foot of this, updated guidance has been provided by Sport Ireland to sporting organisations to allow children under 18 years of age to participate in indoor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that Government has today agreed to widen the range of sporting opportunities for young people which will enable under 18 indoor sports games and competitions in sports such as basketball to go ahead. On foot of this, updated guidance has been provided by Sport Ireland to sporting organisations, to allow children under 18 years of age to participate in indoor...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Covid-19 Pandemic (4 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that Government has today agreed to widen the range of sporting opportunities for young people which will enable under 18 indoor sports games and competitions in sports such as basketball to go ahead. On foot of this, updated guidance has been provided by Sport Ireland to sporting organisations, to allow children under 18 years of age to participate in indoor...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Higgins for tabling her amendment. I also thank Senators Craughwell and Ward for their comments. An extensive debate took place on Committee Stage on a similar amendment and the Minister for Defence has given careful consideration to this matter. The Senator is concerned about the definition of "international force" in section 2 of the Bill. It is important to clarify that...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Higgins and others for their comments. In regard to amendment No. 2 and some of the other amendments, I know these were discussed on Committee Stage. I am concerned that if this amendment No. 2 was accepted it would result in a fundamental change to what is a long-standing and settled policy in regard to the despatch of military contingents for overseas service. It might be...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I thank the Senator again for her points. As I set out previously, there are quite strict limitations in law covering the roles and functions in respect of which members of the Defence Forces can be deployed overseas beyond being part of an international UN force under the 1960 Act. I set out the roles covered in section 3 of the 2006 Act. Amendments 3, 4 and 5 are alternatives and are...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I thank Senator Higgins for her remarks. It is important to note that section 2 of the Bill simply provides for the current de facto position and will ensure the continued efficient and effective operation of the mission to which the contingent is being deployed. It allows the force commander to direct the activities of the Irish contingent, within certain limitations prescribed by the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: Oral questions will include climate change.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Job Creation (2 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: The exact information requested by the Deputy is not available. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a household survey which provides quarterly statistics on employment and unemployment and is the official source of labour market estimates in the State. The primary classification used for the LFS results is the ILO (International Labour Organisation) labour force classification. The most recent...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (2 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: I am informed that funding was neither sought from nor allocated by the Ulster-Scots Agency for a re-enactment described by the Deputy. As a result, the issue of the celebration of particular organisations mentioned by the Deputy does not arise. I am further informed by the Agency that it awarded the sum of £2,359 to the Coleraine Festival Committee to support a two-day festival of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Íocaíochtaí Deontas (2 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 agus, dá réir, gur tríd an gcúnamh leanúnach a chuirtear ar fáil faoi Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge a bheidh an Roinn ag teacht i gcabhair ar an earnáil go príomha mar a bhaineann sé le...