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

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 544, 548 and 549 together. No decision has been made on the timing or any other aspects of any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme.  No provision was made in the Estimates for a new round of allocations in 2016.  In any case, allocations are not generally paid in the year in which they are allocated.  Any interested group should...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Olympic Team Selection (21 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 to team...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (16 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The previous Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport indicated the Government's commitment to support Dublin City Council in the proposed redevelopment of Dalymount Park. No financial allocation has been made to date.  In the absence of a provisional allocation for this DCC project, the Department has no details on likely starting and finishing dates.

Other Questions: Tourism Promotion (14 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tourism continues to contribute significantly to Ireland's economic recovery. CSO figures for 2015 show there were over 8.6 million overseas visits to Ireland, an increase of 13.7% on 2014. Spending in Ireland by overseas visitors, excluding air fares or ferry charges, for 2015 increased by 18.6% compared to 2014. Tourism Ireland informs me that overseas promotion activity to support...

Other Questions: Tourism Promotion (14 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I thank the Deputy for his good wishes. It is the first opportunity I have had to speak in the Dáil in my capacity as Minister of State since my appointment, and I thank the Taoiseach for having made the appointment. The Minister, Deputy Ross, in his previous reply to a question referred to the development of greenways, to which Deputy Durkan refers. The Government is anxious to...

Other Questions: Tourism Promotion (14 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The last point the Deputy makes is very relevant. The Government is very conscious of the role that Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland play, and to that end I have, since coming into the Department, used every opportunity to find out formally and informally from Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland what are the challenges ahead. The Deputy has pointed out a number of challenges and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (14 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 Industry (14 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Tourism continues to contribute significantly to Ireland's economy. CSO figures for 2015 show there were over 8.6 million overseas visits to Ireland, an increase of 13.7% on 2014. This growth in overseas visits has been accompanied by strong growth in overseas tourism revenue with spending in Ireland by overseas visitors (excluding air fares or ferry charges) for 2015 increasing by 18.6%...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (14 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation, including hotels, through regular occupancy surveys of accommodation providers throughout Ireland.  These surveys collect data on accommodation available and rooms/beds sold each month, as well as a breakdown of overseas and domestic guests. The statistics indicate that while the country as a whole...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (14 Jun 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, including the development of strategies for increasing participation in sport. 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 inform my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (14 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 593 and 594 together. 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.ie as this portal will be the only way to apply under any future rounds of the Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (14 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 601 and 602 together. 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. I understand that my predessor met with the Deputy, Kildare County Council and other local representatives last July. Following that meeting Kildare County...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (8 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: Sports Organisations (8 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 to team...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (8 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: On 20th January this year, my Department contacted local authorities and sought expressions of interest in a limited round of swimming pool allocations for the construction of new swimming pools and/or the refurbishment of existing pools, subject to funding becoming available from other projects where those projects would not be progressed.  The local authorities were informed...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (8 Jun 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​While neither my Department nor Fáilte Ireland has any function with regard to monitoring pricing for the services mentioned around major events, I do recognise that higher rates at times of high demand are a feature of competitive markets, including the accommodation market.  It is important to note that hotels must operate within the maximum...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Organisations (8 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 to team...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (8 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.ie as this portal will be the only way to apply under any future rounds of the Programme.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (8 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (8 Jun 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 in Ireland. This includes responsibility for the recognition of sporting bodies as National Governing Bodies of sport. I have no role in the recognition process. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct response. I would...