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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (5 Jul 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​No decision has been made on the timing of any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Any interested group should register online now at as this portal will be the only way to apply under any future rounds of the Programme. I note that the organisation referred to by the Deputy is not currently registered.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (5 Jul 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​No decision has been made on the timing of any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Any interested group should register online now at as this portal will be the only way to apply under any future rounds of the Programme.

Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Project Funding (30 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Deputy for raising this Topical Issue. Many of his points on the national issue have already been identified by us in the Department since the Government changeover. He is right that the Fáilte Ireland branding has been very successful. Since coming to the Department, I have instructed departmental officials and Fáilte Ireland that there is a corridor down the middle...

Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Project Funding (30 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: As the Deputy will know from his time in the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, the brands he mentioned have been some of the greatest drivers of tourism. The Deputy is right and I have pointed out to Fáilte Ireland that there is a corridor in the middle of the country. As I said at the start of my contribution, the county CEOs have an opportunity. Fáilte Ireland...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (30 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputies opposite need to sort it out among themselves.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (30 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​No decision has been made on the timing of any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Any interested group should register online now at www.sportscapitalprogramme.ieas this portal will be the only way to apply under any future rounds of the Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies Data (29 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 to 209, inclusive, together. ​I refer the Deputy to the replies given by my predecessor to various previous questions on this matter, most recently on 6 April 2016. As the Deputy has already been informed, the processing of the Freedom of Information request and the decision of the Information Commissioner mentioned by the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Community Development Initiatives (28 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​The role of my Department in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  It does not develop or fund individual projects, which is a matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if a response...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (28 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​Details of all allocations under the sports capital programme are published on the Department's website dttas.ie. In relation to operational funding, Sport Ireland, which is funded by the 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 National...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (23 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: This is my first visit to Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (23 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I attempted to get in here on one occasion but I was beaten by a quarter of a vote.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (23 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I congratulate the Leas-Chathaoirleach and all Senators on their election. I look forward to working with Members from various panels and the university seats. As the line Minister with responsibility for tourism and sport, I congratulate the Republic of Ireland football team on its fantastic result last night. I am sure all Senators and the Leas-Chathaoirleach will agree it was a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (23 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I do not disagree with the Senator. I have met officials from the Department of Transport over the last number of weeks as part of my introduction to my current role. As a former member of Monaghan County Council the Senator will probably agree with me that a major issue is that our local authorities over the last number of years, even when they did have money, did not carry out adequate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Marine Tourism Promotion (23 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​My Department’s role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy.  It is not involved in the administration of tourism-related funding programmes or in the provision of support to specific tourism sectors. These are matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's Question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Olympic Team Selection (22 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​The selection of team members to represent Ireland in athletics events at the Olympic Games is a matter for Athletics Ireland as the National Governing Body for Athletics.  All National Governing Bodies of Sport are independent, autonomous bodies and are responsible for their own governance procedures and competition rules for their sports.  I have no role in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (21 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: While my Department provides capital funding for investment in tourism initiatives to Failte Ireland it is not directly involved in the management of these funding programmes. This is a matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for consideration and direct reply. Please advise my private office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (21 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (21 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The matter raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (21 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: As Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, my responsibility in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy. The development of Ireland's Ancient East is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. My Department is not directly involved in its development or promotion. Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (21 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 542 and 543 together. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development and operation of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. This includes responsibility for the operation of facilities such as the National Horse Sport Arena. As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have...