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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase Ireland and drive international visitor numbers. In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Accordingly, I am very supportive of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation through regular occupancy surveys.  This analysis indicates that while the country as a whole has sufficient stock of tourist accommodation, there are capacity constraints in areas of high tourist traffic at times of peak demand and additional capacity is required in certain parts of the country, particularly Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy. It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the development of tourism in marine regions, including the Wild Atlantic Way and the promotion of cruise tourism.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. The provision of courses in outdoor pursuits does not fall within the remit of my Department.  However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 628 and 629 together. My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I am aware that Fáilte Ireland's Experience Brands...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland's Ancient East and Dublin: A Breath of Fresh Air. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While my Department provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The collection of official statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO).  However, as the Deputy is aware, Fáilte Ireland conducts additional research and analysis and provides complementary insights, which it shares with tourism industry groups and businesses.  The timeliness of tourism statistical reports and their publication dates are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Government policy concerning the provision of digital connectivity is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment.  I understand the forthcoming implementation of the National Broadband Plan will ensure that "next generation broadband" will become widely available in areas where broadband speeds are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Education and Skills has overall responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism, and oversees the bulk of the required education and training delivered nationally through the mainstream higher and further education and training sectors.  There are no plans to establish a new training organisation or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 635 and 636 together. With specific regard to health and safety standards, regardless of whether or not they are registered or listed with Fáilte Ireland, accommodation providers must comply with the relevant statutory requirements, as enforced by a range of bodies including local authorities and the Health Service Executive. I, as the Minister with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I refer the Deputy to the "Costs of Doing Business" reports published by the National Competitiveness Council, coming under the remit of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.  While neither my Department nor Fáilte Ireland has undertaken research specific to the cost base of tourism and hospitality businesses, I would highlight that the cost base of Irish tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme 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 process.  It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (3 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme 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 process. It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (3 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 311 together. The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services from my Department's vote is available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services, which is published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and available on that Department's website. Information in relation to the tourism agencies'...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 855. To ask the Minister for Health when Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 are due to be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19437/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme 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 process with allocations not expected until September.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The application period for the 2017 Sports Capital Programme closed on 24 February 2017. By that date 2320 applications were received and these will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months. The terms and conditions of the Sports Capital Programme make it clear that no late applications can be accepted. As part of my Department's submission on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Expenditure (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1339 to 1351, inclusive, together. I am satisfied that expenditure on legal fees is a proper and appropriate use of taxpayers' money by Sport Ireland in situations where it considers that legal advice is required. It is a matter for Sport Ireland to satisfy itself in relation to the procurement of such advice and the rates payable. I am not aware of any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Sport Ireland captures information on the numbers participating in various sports in a number of ways. As part of the annual Core Grant application process, each National Governing Body of Sport is required to provide detailed information on its membership, including number of members, gender breakdown and age breakdown. In addition, information on the number of participants...