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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The only funding provided directly by the Sports Division of my Department to clubs and organisations is through the Sports Capital Programme. Details of all previous allocations under the Sports Capital Programme are available on my Department's website. On 21 December last, Minister Ross and I announced that €30m is being made available under the 2017 Sports Capital...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme (SCP), Thomond Park Stadium Company Ltd applied for funding of €173,856 towards the cost of floodlighting and ball stop netting and were provisionally allocated a grant of €141,876 towards floodlighting. There was no round of the SCP in 2016. As the Deputy will be aware, on 21 December last, Minister Ross and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (14 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: On 21 December last, I, along with Minister Ross, announced that €30m is being made available under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. The application process opened on 23 January and will remain open until the 24 February. For the 2017 Sports Capital Programme my Department has introduced a number of innovations to try to reduce the proportion of invalid applications...

Other Questions: Noise Pollution Legislation (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Does the Deputy want to have them flying the airplanes as well?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committee Meetings (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is a county council meeting.

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Deputy Coppinger should withdraw that remark.

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy should withdraw that remark as well.

Business of Dáil (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Since when do two wrongs make a right?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's primary 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, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. In this regard, Fáilte Ireland is delivering its Food Tourism Activity Plan which has as its...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  Even though the department is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the development of a potential Lakelands brand I have met with Fáilte Ireland officials to be updated on the progress of the Lakelands brand and I am...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​I would agree with the Deputy that it is important when assessing medal performance at the major games to compare the underpinning investment in high performance sport in each country as the data suggests a link between performance outcomes and investment levels in high performance sport.  In relation to the setting of medal targets, it should be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Strategies (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: It is important to highlight the success achieved by our high performance athletes in 2016. Along with two Olympic Medals, Irish Olympians achieved fourteen Top Ten and fourteen Top Twenty finishes. Additionally, our Paralympic team won eleven medals and achieved twenty two Top Eight finishes. I understand that Sport Ireland are in the process of finalising a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The total number of applications under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme will not be known until after the closing date of the 24th February. I expect a large number of applications however, and am aware that almost 1,600 were received in 2015 while over 2,000 applications were received under both the 2012 and 2014 rounds of the programme. Every application will be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Skills Development (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Department of Education and Skills has lead 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. This work complements Fáilte Ireland's efforts to encourage,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: On 21 December last, I, along with Minister Ross, announced that €30m is being made available under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. The application process opened on 23 January and will remain open until the 24 February. For the 2017 Sports Capital Programme my Department has introduced a number of innovations to try to reduce the proportion of invalid applications...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​No members of the Oireachtas have, to date, made submissions to my Department on the National Sports Policy Consultation Document.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: ​The Department of Education and Skills has overall lead responsibility for skills development policy generally across all sectors, including hospitality and tourism, and oversees the bulk of training provided nationally, channeling funding through its agency SOLAS for further education and through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for higher education. A limited number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (8 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: Ensuring a sufficient supply of suitably qualified staff for the Irish tourism industry requires a combination of measures, including providing appropriate direct enterprise support, entry-level training and advanced/professional training; increasing the attractiveness of employment opportunities; and improving staff retention in certain occupations. Accordingly, Government Departments,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (8 Feb 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. The Programme aims to foster an integrated and planned approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities throughout the country. In particular, its stated objectives are to: - Assist voluntary and community...

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2017)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Deputy could use the service himself some time.