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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (23 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The previous Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport indicated the Government's commitment to support Dublin City Council in the proposed redevelopment of Dalymount Park.  I understand that Dublin City Council is currently finalising a proposal in this regard. While no financial allocation has been made to date, any future application for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Ticketing Issues (22 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​The non-statutory inquiry to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the distribution of tickets for the Rio Olympic Games and related matters commenced on 19 September 2016.  The inquiry is being led by former High Court Judge, Mr Justice Carroll Moran. Under the Terms of Reference for the inquiry, Judge Moran has been asked to present a report, setting out the findings and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: My officials have been engaging with Sport Ireland on various elements of the proposed second phase of the National Indoor Arena, including the Cost Benefit Analysis for the second phase.  I will be reverting to Sport Ireland shortly with detailed comments on the Cost Benefit Analysis submitted for Phase 2.  My officials will continue to engage with Sport...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (22 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy is aware, officials from my Department have engaged with Finn Harps and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to try to progress this matter. I understand that my Department's technical advisor is currently examining the invoices on hand for work to date and is also considering the updated quantity surveyor's report.  This material was received in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 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.  There will be no round of allocations in 2016. Following the conclusion of the 2017 Estimates discussions, a total of...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is new politics. Take it up with the Business Committee.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: That makes two of you.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: He is coaching the Minister.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Wild Atlantic Way (17 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is responsible for the formulation of national tourism policy, while Fáilte Ireland has operational responsibility for tourism initiatives such as the Wild Atlantic Way. Both Ireland's Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way have been phenomenal additions to the tourism offering. The Wild...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Wild Atlantic Way (17 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Senator Byrne referred to Shannon Airport. No airports along the west coast, including Kerry, Shannon, Cork and Knock, are directly on the Wild Atlantic Way route but they all have an incredible offering. Tourism Ireland, through its international fund for regional marketing, and Fáilte Ireland have a keen interest in making sure investment will be in place to promote ease of access...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Wild Atlantic Way (17 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Not on the water, however.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (17 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, which is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for attention and direct reply to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (17 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 €52 m has been provided for sports capital projects. This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (16 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: Tourism Promotion (16 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 Deputy.  Please...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Capital Programme (15 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank Senator O'Mahony for raising this issue, which I know is one in which he has a particular interest. 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. So far this year, over €22.8 million has...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Capital Programme (15 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: When the Taoiseach appointed me as Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, he asked me to fulfil the same role as my predecessor, Deputy Michael Ring, and I am working on the basis of that continuity. The responsibilities that were devolved to Deputy Ring as Minister of State at the time are now my responsibilities. The sports capital programme is one of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (15 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, such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Trade Fairs (15 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is disappointing that the Web Summit made the decision in 2015 to move to Lisbon for the following three years, particularly as it had been such a great success in Dublin and grown so impressively over the previous five years. However, the organisers were very clear about their intention to leave and that was a commercial matter for the organisers to...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (10 Nov 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015 provides for an increase in the upper limit that applies to the overall capital funding that can be voted to the National Tourism Development Authority, which is known to us all as Fáilte Ireland, for the purposes of supporting the development of the tourism product. As this Bill has been certified as a money Bill, tight...