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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (7 Dec 2016)

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.  The most recent rounds of the programme were in 2012, 2014 and 2015. Following the conclusion of the 2017 Estimates discussions, a total of €52m has been provided for sports capital projects. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (7 Dec 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide a great showcase for 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 ongoing efforts of the tourism agencies and the national governing bodies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (7 Dec 2016)

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. The most recent rounds of the programme were in 2012, 2014 and 2015. Following the conclusion of the 2017 Estimates discussions, a total of €52m has been provided for sports capital projects. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policy Reviews (7 Dec 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Minister Ross and I launched the public consultation process on the development of a new National Sports Policy Framework on 17 November 2016.  Submissions are invited from all relevant stakeholders by 6 January 2017. The public consultation process, along with relevant stakeholder engagement, will feed into the development of the new policy framework by mid-2017.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (7 Dec 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Following the conclusion of the 2017 Estimates discussions, a total of €52m has been provided for sports capital projects. This will meet all existing commitments under previous rounds of the Sports Capital and Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme.  It will also allow for a new round of the Sports Capital Programme. In this regard, the new round will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Football Players Transfer System (6 Dec 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 456 and 457 together. Neither I nor Sport Ireland have any role in relation to the practice of British soccer scouts recruiting underage players in Ireland.  The Deputy may wish to enquire with the Football Association of Ireland as the National Governing Body for soccer in Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services Provision (6 Dec 2016)

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.  This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism offerings,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (6 Dec 2016)

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.  This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I understand that the next step in relation to the proposed velodrome is for Sport Ireland to undertake an appropriate financial appraisal, i.e. a Cost Benefit Analysis, in accordance with the Public Spending Code.  Thereafter, any proposal to proceed will be subject in the normal way to the availability of capital funding. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (6 Dec 2016)

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 implementation of that policy, including the provision of tourism information and marketing.  That is an operational matter for the Boards and Management of the tourism agencies, Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (30 Nov 2016)

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, the Department does not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (30 Nov 2016)

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. The most recent rounds of the programme were in 2012, 2014 and 2015. Following the conclusion of the 2017 Estimates discussions, a total of €52m has been provided for sports capital projects. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (30 Nov 2016)

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, such as the Wild Atlantic Way. This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (29 Nov 2016)

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 sectors such as walking or cycling, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply you directly...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (29 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Domestic tourism marketing and the promotion of home holidays are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. The Deputy should contact my private office if he has not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (29 Nov 2016)

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 initiatives, which are operational matters for Fáilte Ireland. The National Community Diaspora Tourism Initiative was a three-way partnership between Fáilte Ireland, the Local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Agencies (29 Nov 2016)

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. This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the...

Leaders' Questions (24 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Sinn Féin never really did take to democracy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (24 Nov 2016)

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 development or management of individual tourism projects, such as the project mentioned, which is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland.   I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (23 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme provides grants to assist in the development or refurbishment of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment.  Under previous rounds of the Programme, grants have been provided to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups, national governing bodies of sport and local authorities.  Third level colleges, Education and Training Boards...