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Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (10 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, or in the Resolution of the Dáil of 22 October 2020, that— (a) the orders of referral to Select Committee of 8 December, 2020, in relation to the proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of— (i) the report by the Minister for Defence, regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2019,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport Ireland (10 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Government has demonstrated its commitment to women's sport over many years, and considerable Exchequer funding has been allocated to programmes aimed at encouraging active and social participation in sport by women and girls.  A fundamental aim of the Government’s National Sports Policy 2018 -2027 is to increase the levels of participation in sport and physical...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (9 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in the event that proceedings on the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020 are not concluded by 9.30 p.m., business shall not be interrupted until the proceedings on the Bill, in accordance with the arrangements agreed to yesterday, are concluded. In that event, the House shall adjourn on the conclusion of proceedings on the Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: Individual indoor training may take place for children under the current Level 3 of the Government's Framework for Restrictive Measures. Sport Ireland guidance on individual indoor training can be found on its website at: . No group training or exercise classes are permitted. No matches or other sporting events can take place indoors or outdoors, with the exception of professional, elite...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: On 2 November, I announced details of an €85 million funding package for the Irish sport sector, which has been significantly impacted by the various COVID-19 restrictions imposed since March 2020. The funding, which is being allocated by Sport Ireland, will address the existential threat to National Governing Bodies and their club networks, allowing sports...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Gender Equality (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I absolutely agree. I admire players like Aisling Sheridan for their dedication to their county, and we have had many across the codes who have been on both sides of the world. I agree we need a level playing field when it comes to this issue. That is why we are trying to pursue a common framework in the context of the review by Sport Ireland. We want to see the issue around governance...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Gender Equality (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I sincerely thank the Deputy for raising the matter. What she said about sport being about equality is everything we have sought to negotiate in the programme for Government. Our overall vision for women in sport is one where women have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential, while enjoying a lifelong involvement in sport. With specific regard to the ladies games, there has...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Vótáil Pharlaiminteach Chianda), 2020: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Remote Parliamentary Voting) Bill 2020: First Stage (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: No.

Statistics (Decade of Centenaries) Bill 2020: First Stage (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: No.

Report on Service by the Defence Forces: Referral to Select Committee (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2019, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 6th March, 2020, in accordance with section 13 of the Defence (Amendment) Act, 2006, be referred to the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, in...

Proposal re European Defence Agency Project: Referral to Select Committee (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves Ireland’s participation in the European Defence Agency Project - Maritime Surveillance (MARSUR) Networking - Operational Support and Development (MARSUR III) pursuant to section 2 of the Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, be referred to the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, in accordance with...

Proposal re Agreements on Statistical Transfer of Energy from Renewable Sources: Referral to Select Committee (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement: (i) between Ireland and the Danish State on the establishment of a framework for the statistical transfer of energy from renewable sources for target compliance purposes under Directive 2009/28/EC, signed and done at Dublin on 1st December, 2020, and (ii) between Ireland and the Republic of Estonia...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: Under the Government's Framework for Restrictive Measures, soccer training on an individual, outdoors only, non-contact basis had been permitted to take place under Level 5 for school age children in pods of up to 15. Under the current Level 3, this position applies for both children and adults. On behalf of the Return to Sport Expert Group, Sport Ireland has issued guidance material for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 to 230, inclusive, together. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes.  Sport Ireland channels funding for sport through the relevant recognised...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: The guidance to which the Deputy refers has been published and is available on Sport Ireland's website.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Framework for Restrictive Measures is a risk management strategy designed to allow individuals, families, businesses and services better understand, anticipate and prepare for the measures Government might introduce to stop escalation of the transmission of COVID-19. The Government’s strategy, in line with the public health advice, is disease suppression. COVID-19 spreads when...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: My Department makes every effort to pay all Sports Capital grant drawdown requests as quickly as possible. The Department has continued to process payments throughout the year despite staff working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In relation to the grant referred to by the Deputy, while the required documentation has been submitted for grant payment, an issue arose in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Government’s COVID-19 strategy, in line with the public health advice, is disease suppression. COVID-19 spreads when individuals and groups come into close contact with one another, enabling the virus to move from one person to another. The risk of infection spread is greater in certain environments than others e.g. uncontrolled environments, crowded and noisy places, indoor...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: There has been, and will continue to be, a regular, ongoing engagement with the sports sector as a whole, including with the national governing body for gymnastics in Ireland. I am committed to ensuring the earliest possible safe return of such classes. To that end I have recently written to all National Governing Bodies, including Gymnastics Ireland, seeking written...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údaráis Áitiúla (8 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: Mar chuid d'athbhreithniú atá ar siúl ag an Roinn Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta maidir leis na treoirlínte pleanála, thapaigh mo Roinn an deis cáipéis faoin ábhar a chur faoi bhráid na Roinne sin i mí Lúnasa.  Ós rud é go bhfuil an obair sin ar fad i ndáil leis an...