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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Following public health advice, the Government has decided, with effect from 22 January, that most of the public health measures previously in place can be removed. This includes the previous requirement to present a valid Digital COVID Certificate to enter gyms and indoor leisure facilities.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport and 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 but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body of Sport. I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Tests (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Following public health advice, the Government has decided, with effect from Saturday 22 January, that most of the public health measures previously in place can be removed. This includes the previous requirement to present a valid Digital COVID Certificate to enter gyms and indoor leisure facilities.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: 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 since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to over €1 billion. Full details of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Equality (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: On Friday, 10 December, the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, and I received a letter from a group of current and former female international rugby players in which they highlight a number of concerns regarding the Irish Rugby Football Union, IRFU, and its ongoing reviews into the Rugby World Cup 2021 qualification campaign and the women in rugby action plan. We are of the view that it is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gender Equality (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: I fully agree. Certainly at the start of this process, some of the remarks made did not show that respect. We were very clear in our engagements that it was something that had to happen. There has to be respect and there has to be a culture of equality within sport. Equality in sport is a key priority for the Government. Our overall vision is for women to have an equal opportunity to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: You may give me a few minutes more.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Lots of questions; lots of counties.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: On the question asked by Deputy Carey, we will try to maximise the total funding envelope. I expect its amount will be significantly up on what we currently have. I will not go into our negotiation. The outcome will be announced when we announce the package. It will be positive for clubs and we are ambitious to help as many as possible. On Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan's question, I will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Do I just have one minute to answer all that?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: In response to Deputy Carey's question, we are trying to maximise the amount with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. We expect it to be significantly up on the amount allocated, but I will not announce the outcome of that until we announce the grants. We have had positive discussions and that will be finalised. Regarding the date, as Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan said, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Should I come in now?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: I might be able to deal with some of them if you want to-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: As I was saying, there was a record number of applications. We gave all the applicants in a county a second chance to submit technical information and that process is concluding at present. From closure to announcement, we are actually ahead of what has happened in previous rounds. When the deadline closes, it will be less than a year from when we announced the applications to when we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Funding (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: It is of interest to many people. I thank Deputy Carey. I propose to take Question Nos. 73, 95, 103, 123 and 131 together. The sports capital and equipment programme is the primary vehicle for the Government's support for the development of sports and recreational facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 13,000 projects have now...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Straitéisí Ranna (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Mar a luaigh mé, idir 2018 agus 2020 rinneadh taighde agus ritheadh trí phróiseas comhairliúcháin d'earnáil na meán Gaeilge. Bunaithe ar thorthaí agus ar mholtaí an phróisis comhairliúcháin agus taighde sin, rinneadh cinntí maidir leis an réimse seo. Dúirt mé cheana go bhfuil sé mar fhoráil de chuid...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Ghaeltacht (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Mar atá ráite agam roimhe seo, cuirim fáilte mhór roimh fhoilsiú an taighde is deireanaí ó Thuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta ar tugadh faoi le maoiniú mo Roinne. Dár ndóigh, is mise a sheol an tuarascáil ar na heagraíochta an samhradh seo caite. Is saothar taighde tairbheach é an taighde seo dar teideal Staidéar ar...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Ghaeltacht (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Aontaím leis an Teachta go bhfuil an taighde an-tábhachtach agus go bhfuil na moltaí an-phraiticiúil. Mar a luaigh mé, tá sé beartaithe grúpa oibre a bhunú faoi chathaoirleach mo Roinne chun bearta ar leasa tuismitheoirí den chineál a luaigh mé á chomhordú agus á bhrú chun cinn. Beidh ionadaíocht ag...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Ghaeltacht (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Mar a dúirt mé, tá an fhadhb seo an-tábhachtach agus sin an fáth go mbeidh grúpa oibre nua ann agus go mbeidh cathaoirleach mo Roinne ann le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta, le Tuismitheoirí na Gaeltachta agus le heagraíochtaí eile. Beidh an grúpa oibre sin ag féachaint ar an taighde seo ionas go mbeimid in ann struchtúr a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Straitéisí Ranna (20 Jan 2022)

Jack Chambers: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta. Tuigtear dom go bhfuil trí scéim ar leith á reáchtáil ag Foras na Gaeilge faoi láthair le tacaíocht a chur ar fáil do na meáin scríofa i nGaeilge: scéim do nuachtáin ar line faoin a fhaigheann Tuairisc.ie tacaíocht; scéim d'irisí Gaeilge faoina fhaigheann leagan clóite agus...