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

Jack Chambers: At the outset, I would like to confirm that neither Minister Martin nor I have responsibility for the rules applied for international championships in athletics. Responsibility rests with the international federation concerned, World Athletics, an independent autonomous organisation. The Government recognises Athletics Ireland as the National Governing Body for athletics in Ireland, and this...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (3 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: It is proposed that, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, No. 10b, motion for the financial resolution for the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020, be taken now without debate, that any division demanded thereon shall be taken immediately, and that Topical Issue matters shall be taken on the conclusion of the proceedings on the motion for the financial resolution.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Motion (2 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That the Instruction by Dáil Éireann to the Committee on Budgetary Oversight of 28th July, 2020, be amended by the substitution of ‘25th February, 2021’ for ‘26th November, 2020’.”

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cúrsaí Oidhreachta (2 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: Is tríd Clár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teangamo Roinnea chuirtear cúnamh caipitil airgid ar fáil do choistí agus eagraíochtaí cáilithe Gaeltachta chun áiseanna pobail, teanga agus caitheamh aimsire a fhorbairt nó a athchóiriú. Tuigtear dom nach bhfuil aon iarratas faighte ag mo Roinn i leith an togra atá faoi chaibidil...

Proceeds of Crime (Gross Human Rights Abuses) Bill 2020: First Stage (1 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: No.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 30th July, 2020, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for...

Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Sixth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 1st December, 2020, and discharges and appoints members to Select Committees accordingly.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (1 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 12,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to close to €1 billion. The...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (1 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: Under my Department's Community and Language Supports Programme (Clár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga) financial assistance is provided for the development and refurbishment of community, language and recreational facilities in Gaeltacht regions, in addition to the purchase of equipment. Funding of €5,535 - equivalent to 75% of the overall cost - was sanctioned by my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Coimisiún Logainmneacha (1 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: Mar thoradh ar chinneadh an Rialtais i 2011, socraíodh mar chuid de Phlean an Rialtais um Athchóiriú na Seirbhíse Poiblí go mbunófaí coiste saineolaithe, a bheadh ag feidhmiú ar bonn pro bono, in áit an Choimisiúin Logainmneacha. Tá an Coiste sin i mbun oibre ó shin i leith. Ceapadh Coiste nua Logainmneacha ar 11 Eanáir 2020,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Capital Programme (1 Dec 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. Over 12,000 projects have now benefited from sports capital funding since 1998, bringing the total allocations in that time to close to €1 billion. The...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (25 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: The Government, in its proposal, has put forward the exact formula and format that was agreed by the Business Committee in 2017 when Ms Justice Máire Whelan's appointment was questioned. At that time, there was agreement from the Business Committee, from the minority Government and from many Deputies who are now trying to construct this fake anger towards the constructive compromise...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (25 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: -----which is to take questions and answers. That is happening tomorrow. That is the proposal that has been put forward. They can ask any questions they like and the Minister will answer them.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (25 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: That is the factual position and to say otherwise is untrue. It is the exact same format that was agreed in 2017 and is the precedence of the House in relation to the answering of questions relating to the appointment of judges.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (25 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. 15a, statements and questions and answers on the judicial appointments process, shall be taken tomorrow, immediately after the sos that will follow Questions on Promised Legislation, and the following arrangements shall apply: the statements and questions and answers shall be brought to a conclusion within two hours; a...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (25 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil of 24 November 2020, that the Dáil shall now be suspended for 45 minutes and, on the resumption of the sitting, the weekly division time shall be taken, following a proposal by the Government Chief Whip.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Nov 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 organisations to offset...

Measuring Quality of Life in Ireland Bill 2020: First Stage (24 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: No.

Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Bill 2020: First Stage (24 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: No.

Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection: Motion (24 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 19th November, 2020, and discharges and appoints members to Select Committees accordingly.