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Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: That depends on which House you are in.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: At least we have a party.

Ireland and the Negotiations on the UK's Withdrawal from the EU: Statements (Resumed) (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the opportunity to comment on the forthcoming negotiations on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the impact of Brexit, particularly on tourism and sport. On 23 January, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, and I hosted an all-island dialogue on the impact of Brexit, particularly on the tourism and hospitality sectors. The...

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I probably do not a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Will we divide the time into seven minutes each?

Dublin Transport: Motion [Private Members] (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: At the outset I will start by thanking the contributors to the motion. I particularly thank the rural Deputies who spoke. This is not an either-or situation, as many of them pointed out. It is both rural and urban. As the Minister, Deputy Ross, said earlier, there is no magic bullet for congestion but there is a drive and a determination in Government to respond to the issue. While there...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (10 May 2017)

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. It aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country. On 21 December last, we announced that €30 million is being made available under the 2017 SCP....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the boards and management of the two tourism agencies -Tourism Ireland in regard to overseas tourism marketing and Fáilte Ireland in regard to regional tourism development and domestic tourism promotion. Tourism Ireland is responsible for promoting the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and business...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the boards and management of the two tourism agencies - Tourism Ireland in regard to overseas tourism marketing and Fáilte Ireland in regard to regional tourism development and domestic tourism promotion. Tourism Ireland is responsible for promoting the island of Ireland overseas as a holiday and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (10 May 2017)

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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I am aware that, in regard to the River Shannon and Midlands region, in the final quarter of 2016 and in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of developing national tourism policy, while the tourism agencies have operational responsibility for the implementation of this policy. The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the boards and management of the two tourism agencies - Tourism Ireland in regard to overseas tourism marketing and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (10 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation through regular occupancy surveys.  This analysis indicates that while the country as a whole has sufficient stock of tourist accommodation, there are capacity constraints in areas of high tourist traffic at times of peak demand and additional capacity is required in certain parts of the country, particularly Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (9 May 2017)

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 development of tourism in marine regions, including the Wild Atlantic Way and the promotion of cruise tourism.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2017)

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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. The provision of courses in outdoor pursuits does not fall within the remit of my Department.  However,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 628 and 629 together. 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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I am aware that Fáilte Ireland's Experience Brands...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (9 May 2017)

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, Ireland's Ancient East and Dublin: A Breath of Fresh Air. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While my Department provides...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The collection of official statistics is primarily a matter for the Central Statistics Office (CSO).  However, as the Deputy is aware, Fáilte Ireland conducts additional research and analysis and provides complementary insights, which it shares with tourism industry groups and businesses.  The timeliness of tourism statistical reports and their publication dates are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Government policy concerning the provision of digital connectivity is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment.  I understand the forthcoming implementation of the National Broadband Plan will ensure that "next generation broadband" will become widely available in areas where broadband speeds are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland (9 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Education and Skills has overall responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism, and oversees the bulk of the required education and training delivered nationally through the mainstream higher and further education and training sectors.  There are no plans to establish a new training organisation or...