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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Íocaíochtaí Deontas (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Is féidir liom a dheimhniú go ndearna an eagraíocht ar thagair an Teachta di iarratas a chur isteach faoi Chlár Caipitil Spóirt 2017.Déanfaidh oifigigh i mo Roinn measúnú ar gach ceann den 2320 iarratas a fuarthas faoi Chlár Caipitil Spóirt 2017 sna míonna atá romhainn. Toisc líon na n-iarratas a fuarthas agus an mioneolas a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (16 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 Ireland's Ancient East, or the promotion of these initiatives. These are operational matters for the Boards and Management of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 533 and 535 together. 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 questions to the agency for further information and 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: Swimming Pool Programme Status (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Dunmanway Swimming Pool is in the current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme and in January 2015 my Department formally allocated the maximum grant of €3.8m to the project. While there were some construction delays with the project, I am advised by Cork County Council that the main pool facility is now substantially completed and that the remaining works are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department is aware of the issues surrounding the continued use of the facilities referred to by the Deputy which received funding under the Sports Capital Programme. On foot of concerns raised, my Department has been in correspondence with the grantee to seek clarification in this regard. While the grantee has stated that the grant aided facilities are to remain in sporting use for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (16 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: Sports Capital Programme Applications (16 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 Funding (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of funding for high performance sport. 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 inform my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (16 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport, including high performance sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (11 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: Tourism Project Funding (11 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.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in festivals through the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (11 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...

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is a bit like the Deputy and Fianna Fáil. Is he in or out?

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: That depends on which House you are in.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: At least we have a party.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to comment on the forthcoming negotiations on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the impact of Brexit, particularly on tourism and sport. On 23 January, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, and I hosted an all-island dialogue on the impact of Brexit, particularly on the tourism and hospitality sectors. The...

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I probably do not a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Will we divide the time into seven minutes each?

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: At the outset I will start by thanking the contributors to the motion. I particularly thank the rural Deputies who spoke. This is not an either-or situation, as many of them pointed out. It is both rural and urban. As the Minister, Deputy Ross, said earlier, there is no magic bullet for congestion but there is a drive and a determination in Government to respond to the issue. While there...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the Government's primary vehicle to support the development of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment. It aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country. On 21 December last, we announced that €30 million is being made available under the 2017 SCP....