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US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I agree with a lot that has been said on two issues. The first is the incoherence of certain members of the Opposition in respect of the special links between Ireland and the United States, which we all accept. The second is the statements by some members of the Opposition to the effect that the Taoiseach should not go to the US. In other words, they are suggesting that we sever the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​Decisions on tourism initiatives undertaken in South Dublin are a matter for the tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to both 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: Wild Atlantic Way Project (15 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism projects such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not...

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: In his kangaroo court.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Shoot first ask questions later.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ask Máiría Cahill what you did.

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: What about your kangaroo court?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand that Cork County Boxing Board is interested in developing a boxing headquarters and centre of excellence in Knocknaheeny.  The rules of the Sports Capital Programme seek to ensure the efficient and effective allocation of public moneys towards the development of sporting infrastructure throughout Ireland.  Any proposal from the Cork County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Education and Skills has overall lead responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism, and oversees the bulk of training provided nationally, channelling funding through its agency SOLAS for further education and through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for higher education. A limited number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The only funding provided directly by the Sports Division of my Department to clubs and organisations is through the Sports Capital Programme. Details of all previous allocations under the Sports Capital Programme are available on my Department's website. On 21 December last, Minister Ross and I announced that €30m is being made available under the 2017 Sports Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme (SCP), Thomond Park Stadium Company Ltd applied for funding of €173,856 towards the cost of floodlighting and ball stop netting and were provisionally allocated a grant of €141,876 towards floodlighting. There was no round of the SCP in 2016. As the Deputy will be aware, on 21 December last, Minister Ross and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: On 21 December last, I, along with Minister Ross, announced that €30m is being made available under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. The application process opened on 23 January and will remain open until the 24 February. For the 2017 Sports Capital Programme my Department has introduced a number of innovations to try to reduce the proportion of invalid applications...

Other Questions: Noise Pollution Legislation (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Does the Deputy want to have them flying the airplanes as well?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is a county council meeting.

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Coppinger should withdraw that remark.

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy should withdraw that remark as well.

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Since when do two wrongs make a right?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's primary 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, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. In this regard, Fáilte Ireland is delivering its Food Tourism Activity Plan which has as its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  Even though the department is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the development of a potential Lakelands brand I have met with Fáilte Ireland officials to be updated on the progress of the Lakelands brand and I am...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: ​I would agree with the Deputy that it is important when assessing medal performance at the major games to compare the underpinning investment in high performance sport in each country as the data suggests a link between performance outcomes and investment levels in high performance sport.  In relation to the setting of medal targets, it should be...