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

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 635 and 636 together. With specific regard to health and safety standards, regardless of whether or not they are registered or listed with Fáilte Ireland, accommodation providers must comply with the relevant statutory requirements, as enforced by a range of bodies including local authorities and the Health Service Executive. I, as the Minister with...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: I refer the Deputy to the "Costs of Doing Business" reports published by the National Competitiveness Council, coming under the remit of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.  While neither my Department nor Fáilte Ireland has undertaken research specific to the cost base of tourism and hospitality businesses, I would highlight that the cost base of Irish tourism...

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

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process.  It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (3 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months. Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process. It is expected that an announcement regarding allocations will be made in September.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (3 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 310 and 311 together. The breakdown of the total Exchequer provision for tourism services from my Department's vote is available in the annual Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services, which is published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and available on that Department's website. Information in relation to the tourism agencies'...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: 855. To ask the Minister for Health when Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 are due to be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19437/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process with allocations not expected until September.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The application period for the 2017 Sports Capital Programme closed on 24 February 2017. By that date 2320 applications were received and these will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months. The terms and conditions of the Sports Capital Programme make it clear that no late applications can be accepted. As part of my Department's submission on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Expenditure (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1339 to 1351, inclusive, together. I am satisfied that expenditure on legal fees is a proper and appropriate use of taxpayers' money by Sport Ireland in situations where it considers that legal advice is required. It is a matter for Sport Ireland to satisfy itself in relation to the procurement of such advice and the rates payable. I am not aware of any...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Sport Ireland captures information on the numbers participating in various sports in a number of ways. As part of the annual Core Grant application process, each National Governing Body of Sport is required to provide detailed information on its membership, including number of members, gender breakdown and age breakdown. In addition, information on the number of participants...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1362 and 1368 together. 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. This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I am aware that signage is already in place at...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2320 applications received will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (2 May 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete the assessment process with allocations not expected until September.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (2 May 2017)

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.  This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Tourism Promotion (2 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.  Fáilte Ireland is the contracting authority in respect of the report entitled "Shared...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: (13 Apr 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: An amount of €21m was provided under the Capital Plan 2016-2022 for the completion of Phase 1 of the National Indoor Arena.  Phase 1, comprising a National Indoor Athletics Training Centre, a National Gymnastics Training Centre and a National Indoor Training Centre catering for over 20 sports, was completed in December 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Expenditure (13 Apr 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 349 to 351, inclusive, together. Under the 2016-2021 Capital Plan as published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, a capital envelope of over €314 million was provided for sports facilities over seven years to cover both local and national level sports facilities, including swimming pools. This includes €21 million for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (13 Apr 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: A new round of the Sports Capital Programme valued at €30m was announced last December. The new round included a number of changes designed to simplify and streamline the application process including a much shortened application form. By the closing date of the 24th February, 2,320 applications were received. These applications will be assessed by officials in my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (13 Apr 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: All of the 2320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be assessed by officials in my Department over the coming months.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a number of months to complete this process and I expect that allocations will be made in September.