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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Regional Service Plans (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 162. To ask the Minister for Health the expected date for publishing a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26305/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2320 applications will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Funding (1 Jun 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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. Sport Ireland channels funding for sport through the National Governing Bodies of Sport.  I would suggest that the...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis an Chathaoirleach Gníomhach agus leis na Seanadóirí as ucht an tseans chun cúpla focal a rá maidir le cúrsaí turasóireachta in Éirinn faoi láthair. I thank the Seanad for this opportunity. These statements on tourism are coming about as a direct result of a number of...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Limerick is as well.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will address the last speaker first. The Senator will be glad to know that I launched the Tipperary tourism strategy with the county manager and I have to pay particular tribute to the people in Tipperary. That is where the good news ends from a Limerick man. The Glen of Aherlow is shared in close proximity and the peak of Galteemore is actually in County Limerick.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Just check the map. I agree with the Senator with regard to accessibility and this is not only an issue for people with disabilities but also for young parents. We had an experience recently where we went to London and it was horrendous pushing a buggy around. Try it sometime. As I said to my wife, God only knows how a person with a disability would manoeuvre around. It is right to...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: No one interrupted the Senator. If he wants an answer I will give him an answer.

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Regarding the conditions referred to by Senator Ó Clochartaigh, I will also bring them to the attention of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross. The North-South co-operation element is happening through Tourism Ireland, which is an all-island, Good Friday Agreement body. We cannot, however, avoid the stark reality that there is no functioning government in...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Heckling will not get you anywhere lads. Senator Ned O'Sullivan asked about the Tourism Leadership Group. It comprises represenatives of the Department, myself, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, and the whole industry and it has been there for a while. People are talking about diversification of markets. I was up at...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I commend the Senators who have spoken constructively today. Their suggestions will be taken on board. I have taken a lot of notes. I hope that as we flesh out the development of tourism policy for the future, I can take on board as many of the positive and concrete suggestions made today that will add value, create more jobs and enhance the visitor experience for people coming to Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am glad to be able to address the committee today on the impact of Brexit on tourism and sport. The feedback from tourism industry participants at several sectoral dialogues in January reaffirmed the Government's analysis of the implications of Brexit. The Minister and I attended those dialogues. As a Government and Department, we are committed to an ongoing dialogue with the tourism...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can answer all the questions at the end of the time slot.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I will start at the end of Deputy Fitzpatrick's questions and work backwards. In respect of our interactions with Northern Ireland, unfortunately there is not a functioning Executive there at the moment, which is causing its own difficulties. If anybody can assist in re-establishing a functioning Executive in the North, the Government would welcome that assistance. In the absence of an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I do not disagree with anything that Senator Feighan has said. I come from Newcastle West in County Limerick and up until recently we did not have a hotel that had any future, and still do not have a functioning hotel. One of our own who did well in Britain decided to come back and buy the old one, knocked it and it is now under re-construction. The reason is not too dissimilar to Senator...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I appreciate that and I am trying to be helpful in saying what we are doing. The Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Deputy Canney, and I have realised this and we come from similar parts of the country. The OPW is the largest landowner in Ireland and the custodian of some of our national monuments that open on a seasonal basis rather than all through the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Deputy Troy for his questions and comments and for his support for the industry. It is important to point out Tourism Ireland is a North-South body funded by the Government here and by the Northern Executive. We fund on the basis of two thirds to one third. Comparisons can be made with IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland but, to be honest about it, it is apples and oranges because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: We do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: We do. The Deputy is wrong.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: May I address that?