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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (18 Feb 2021)

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 12,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to close to €1 billion. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (18 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: The club referred to by the Deputy received a provisional allocation of €76,754 under the 2018 Sports Capital Programme (SCP). A Deed of Covenant and Charge was already in place in respect of previous grants to the club and this new allocation needed to be added to that Deed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SCP. I understand that the legal formalities in this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cycling Facilities (18 Feb 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 development of the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. The National Development Plan 2018-2027 included a commitment to develop a National Velodrome and Badminton Centre at the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (18 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: I have met with the Chairperson and Chief Executive of the organisation mentioned by the Deputy on a number of occasions since July 2020, most recently on 4th February. We have had discussions on a range of relevant issues, including matters relating to governance, financial issues, Euro 2020, Covid-19 and the League of Ireland. The Chief Executive of Sport Ireland also attended this virtual...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Horse Sport Ireland (18 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: Horse Sport Ireland has received €91,000 in capital funding from my Department since 2006. This funding comprised two awards of €75,000 and €16,000 under the 2014 Special NGB Equipment Grants Scheme. In relation to funding allocated to Horse Sport Ireland by Sport Ireland since 2006, I have arranged for Sport Ireland to provide the relevant details direct to the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Horse Sport Ireland (18 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: National Governing Bodies of Sport such as Horse Sport Ireland are independent, autonomous bodies and are responsible for their own operational arrangements and procedures for their sports. I am informed by Sport Ireland that they have not met with Horse Sport Ireland in respect of the relocation and cannot veto such a decision by an independent National Governing Body. I understand that...

Civil Registration (Right of Adoptees to Information) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: No.

Rural Equality Bill 2021: First Stage (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: No.

Principles of Social Welfare Bill 2021: First Stage (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: No.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Peat Products Import Data (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 and 3 together. The data requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below. There are no data available yet for 2021. Table A: Exports of Peat and Peat Products 2018-2020 Year Peat Peat Peat Products Peat Products Exports Exports Exports Exports ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: Correspondence has been received from the organisation concerned and the matters raised therein are being considered with a view to the issue of a response at the earliest possible date. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have had extensive engagement with the long-established representative body for the businesses in question. In addition to this body regularly participating in meetings of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 together. The resumption of the activities to which the Deputy refers will be decided by Government in the context of its review of the Framework of Restrictive Measures and consideration of the restrictions to apply after the expiration of the current regulations on March 5th. As the Deputy may be aware, I wrote to all of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Government's clear message at the present time is for people to stay in their homes, unless necessary for those essential reasons set out in the public health regulations. Sporting activity, including sports matches and training for amateur teams and persons, is not considered essential in this context. Planning for the resumption of such sporting activity is however continuing. I...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: I am aware of the correspondence to which the Deputy refers. The resumption of such sporting activity is a matter for decision by the Government, which affords all Ministers the opportunity to air their views including my colleague the Minister for Health. The Government's clear message at the present time is for people to stay in their homes, unless necessary for those essential reasons set...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (17 Feb 2021)

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 12,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to close to €1 billion. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: The COVID-19 Business Aid Scheme is a matter for my colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. His Department has confirmed that sports clubs and groups are not eligible for the COVID-19 Business Aid Scheme. Regarding support from my Department, a Covid-19 funding package of €85 million was provided last year to support the sport sector. This...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: Sport Ireland is tasked with the development of trail criteria and best practices along with maintaining the National Trails Register. Sport Ireland is currently undertaking a project to review and update the Horse Trail criteria for Ireland. The criteria will be the benchmark for the development of horse trails throughout the country ensuring that quality infrastructure is being developed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: The July Stimulus and Budget 2021 provided a significant package of tax and fiscal measures to build the resilience of the economy and to help vulnerable but viable businesses across all sectors. The measures introduced have been critical in assisting businesses to survive the hugely challenging situation brought about by the pandemic. As part of these measures a COVID-19 funding package...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: I have been advised by Fáilte Ireland that an outdoor dining scheme is under development and has not yet been finalised. The development of such a scheme is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for further information and direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Select Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish Speaking Community: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil). (16 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: Maidir le leasú Uimh. 47, cé nach bhfuil sé i gceist agam glacadh leis an leasú seo go díreach, táim ar aon intinn leis an Teachta go dteastaíonn seirbhísí poiblí den scoth ag lucht labhartha na Gaeilge. Trí na forálacha agus na caighdeáin a eascróidh astu, beidh mapa bóthair againn chun déileáil leis an...