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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Expenditure (21 Mar 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: Tourism Data (21 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily 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.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism offerings, it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​The National Physical Activity Plan was published in January 2016 and its implementation is being overseen by an Implementation Group co-chaired by my Department and the Department of Health. Work has commenced on over 50 of the 60 actions contained in the plan.  An Implementation Template, showing progress to date and work planned for each action, is planned to be...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (9 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance if the loss of a hand through injury, amputation or congenital amputation will qualify a person for a primary medical certificate and tax relief on the cost of buying and adapting a vehicle under the disabled drivers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12514/17]

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The issues raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the question to the tourism agencies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily 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.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism offerings, it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (8 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment. The 2017 round of the Programme closed for applications on 24 February. 2320 applications were received and will be assessed over the coming months. Outside of the Sports Capital Programme, it is possible for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Ireland (8 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am aware that Fáilte Ireland plans to close its tourist information office in Dublin airport. I wish to highlight that the management of the Tourist Information Office network is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information and direct reply. Please advise...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (8 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: A total of 2,320 applications were submitted under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme.  A list of all of these applications is available on the Department's website at the following link:www.dttas.ie/sport/publications/english/2017-sports-cap ital-programme-applications-submitted.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (8 Mar 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 2,320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  An announcement regarding allocations will be made later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Education and Training Provision (7 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: There are no plans to establish a dedicated training organisation for the tourism and hospitality sector. I am not aware of any estimate having been conducted as to the cost of establishing such a body. In line with provision for other sectors, education and training for this sector is primarily funded and delivered through the higher, further education, and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 Mar 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 received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months. An announcement regarding allocations will be made later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  The 2017 round of the Programme closed for applications on 24 February and I understand that the organisation referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application for funding. In addition, it may be possible for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.  The 2017 round of the Programme closed for applications on 24 February. While I understand the club referred to by the Deputy did not make an application under the 2017 round of the Programme, my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Data (7 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department does not compile information in relation to the condition and age profile of the stock of public swimming pools. The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP), which is administered by my Department, provides grant aid to a maximum of €3.8 million to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: A record 2,320 applications were received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme and these applications are seeking a total of €155m.  All of the applications received 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (2 Mar 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Details of all allocations and payments under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme for 2010 to 2016 are published on the Department's website at the following link: .

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (1 Mar 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 received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months. An announcement regarding allocations will be made later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (28 Feb 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 received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials of my Department over the coming months. An announcement regarding allocations will be made later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (28 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I would welcome the Ladies Irish Open being included in the Ladies European Tour calendar. However, this is not a matter in which I have a role and it would be a matter for the Irish Ladies Golfing Union in the first instance to engage with the Ladies European Tour regarding inclusion in its calendar of events.