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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (27 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Phase 1 of the National Indoor Arena, which is being developed at the National Sports Campus, is scheduled for completion in December 2016.  Phase 1 comprises the development of a National Indoor Athletics Training Centre, a National Indoor Training Centre (which will accommodate numerous sports) and a National Gymnastics Training Centre. The facility is scheduled to be in use...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (27 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Similar to many other proposals for capital expenditure' the Estimates process for 2017 did not allocate funding for phase 2 of the National Indoor Arena (NIA).  However' Phase 2 of the NIA is a significant and worthy project and will be considered for funding in the context of the Mid Term Review of the Capital Plan as announced in the Budget.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Protection (27 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Legislation concerning the sale of tickets is primarily a matter for my colleague the Minister for Jobs' Enterprise and Innovation.  Nevertheless' I am aware of the public concern about the secondary sale of tickets for major entertainment and sporting events.  The issues around ticket resale are not straightforward and it is important that any possible legislative or other...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (26 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The primary role of my Department in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the funding or development of individual projects.  The assessment of any applications for funding made in respect of individual grant schemes, including funding for tourism capital, is an operational matter for the Board and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (26 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: An amount of €13.836 million was voted for capital funding of tourism services in 2016.  This amount includes a provision of €0.97 million for the Lough Derg Tourism Development project which was provided for under the 2014 Capital Stimulus Plan and which does not arise in 2017.  This provision is in keeping with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: There is a reduction in the 2017 Budget Estimate capital allocation for sport when compared to the 2016 capital allocation.  This is mainly due to a reduction in Sport Ireland's capital allocation for the development of the National Sports Campus and reflects the fact that construction of Phase I of the National Indoor Arena is scheduled for completion...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (26 Oct 2016)

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, including Olympic sports. As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (26 Oct 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. As was confirmed in the 2017 Estimates Statement, a new round of the Sports Capital Programme will be open for applications in January...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (25 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy and it is not involved in the management or development of tourism products such as the Lakelands initiative. The development of this initiative is an operational matter for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (25 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 556 to 558, inclusive, together. While my Department has details of all grants that have been allocated under the Sports Capital Programme, it does not have a database of all 3G pitches as many may have been developed without grant assistance from my Department. I understand that concerns have recently been raised in relation to the safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: As was confirmed in the 2017 Estimates Statement, a new round of the Sports Capital Programme will be open for applications in January with the announcement of allocations expected later in 2017. I expect to announce more details in regard to the new round shortly. In relation to the supports available for clubs to complete the application, the new Programme will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Expenditure (25 Oct 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 or tourism related funding programmes. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government provides that the Government will set aside €100 million in additional capital funding to take the Wild Atlantic Way to the next level, including an Atlantic Blueway route, and the Ireland Way, to invest further in developing a nationwide Greenway network, to double the funding available for the Rural Walks Scheme from €2 million to €4...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome Deputy Troy's support for the Bill. Deputy O'Keeffe also expressed his support for it on Committee Stage. Deputy Troy has repeated the request he made on Committee Stage for an update on the lakelands brand. This is one of the issues that were discussed when I met the chairperson of Fáilte Ireland recently. I will give the up-to-date position in this regard to Deputy...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I was very impressed with the Westmeath county manager and the plan he has in place. I know they are called CEOs now, but I will always call them county managers. Many other county managers could learn a great deal from the manner in which the Westmeath county manager has taken to the job. I refer, for example, to the development of a greenway across his own county and into County...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Topical Issue Debate: Sport and Recreational Development (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: In every community there are challenges. The challenges in Lusk might relate to the size of the community but in rural areas very small communities find it difficult to bring forward the amount of assistance required to make up the 15% that is needed in many cases for the grant aid to be drawn down. The Ceann Comhairle and other Deputies are aware that a tightly knit community might have...

Topical Issue Debate: Sport and Recreational Development (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise for being late. I had understood my issue was the third to be taken. I apologise to the Ceann Comhairle for delaying the proceedings. On my behalf and on that of the officials in my Department, I wish to extend my sympathy to my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, on the passing of his mother, Ruth Isabel Ross. This is the first...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides for grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. There are four stages in the development of a project under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, namely Preliminary Report, Contract Documents, Tender and Construction. In January of this year,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Obesity Strategy (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme is operated by my Department and provides grants to assist in the development of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment. Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups.  I understand the facility referred to by the Deputy has previously received €240,000 in grants under the Programme. It should be...