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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (25 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 556 to 558, inclusive, together. While my Department has details of all grants that have been allocated under the Sports Capital Programme, it does not have a database of all 3G pitches as many may have been developed without grant assistance from my Department. I understand that concerns have recently been raised in relation to the safety...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (25 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: As was confirmed in the 2017 Estimates Statement, a new round of the Sports Capital Programme will be open for applications in January with the announcement of allocations expected later in 2017. I expect to announce more details in regard to the new round shortly. In relation to the supports available for clubs to complete the application, the new Programme will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Expenditure (25 Oct 2016)

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 development or management of individual tourism projects or tourism related funding programmes. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Funding (20 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Programme for Government provides that the Government will set aside €100 million in additional capital funding to take the Wild Atlantic Way to the next level, including an Atlantic Blueway route, and the Ireland Way, to invest further in developing a nationwide Greenway network, to double the funding available for the Rural Walks Scheme from €2 million to €4...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome Deputy Troy's support for the Bill. Deputy O'Keeffe also expressed his support for it on Committee Stage. Deputy Troy has repeated the request he made on Committee Stage for an update on the lakelands brand. This is one of the issues that were discussed when I met the chairperson of Fáilte Ireland recently. I will give the up-to-date position in this regard to Deputy...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I was very impressed with the Westmeath county manager and the plan he has in place. I know they are called CEOs now, but I will always call them county managers. Many other county managers could learn a great deal from the manner in which the Westmeath county manager has taken to the job. I refer, for example, to the development of a greenway across his own county and into County...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Topical Issue Debate: Sport and Recreational Development (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: In every community there are challenges. The challenges in Lusk might relate to the size of the community but in rural areas very small communities find it difficult to bring forward the amount of assistance required to make up the 15% that is needed in many cases for the grant aid to be drawn down. The Ceann Comhairle and other Deputies are aware that a tightly knit community might have...

Topical Issue Debate: Sport and Recreational Development (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I apologise for being late. I had understood my issue was the third to be taken. I apologise to the Ceann Comhairle for delaying the proceedings. On my behalf and on that of the officials in my Department, I wish to extend my sympathy to my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, on the passing of his mother, Ruth Isabel Ross. This is the first...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: 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. There are four stages in the development of a project under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, namely Preliminary Report, Contract Documents, Tender and Construction. In January of this year,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Obesity Strategy (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: The Sports Capital Programme is operated by my Department and provides grants to assist in the development of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment. Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups.  I understand the facility referred to by the Deputy has previously received €240,000 in grants under the Programme. It should be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Details of all the grants allocated and payments made under the Sports Capital Programme in 2014 and 2015 are published on the Department's website .  Details for 2016 will be published early in the new year. For a variety of reasons it can take grantees several years to draw down allocations.  Some of the more common reasons include problems finalising the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (19 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: My officials and I are mindful of possible opportunities to improve the operation of the Sports Capital Programme.  In this regard, a new web portal has been introduced to streamline all aspects of the programme from registration, to application to grant drawdown. As was confirmed in the 2017 Estimates Statement, a new round of the Sports Capital Programme will be open for...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Finally, I want------

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: Go raibh maith agat. I want to compliment the Ministers, Deputies Donohoe and Noonan, everybody that has worked in government and those in opposition who have behaved responsibly on this. This is a good budget. It will make a big difference as we grow the economy and society into the future. I compliment the budget and commend it to the House.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I welcome the budget and will focus in my contribution on two areas for which I have responsibility, tourism and sport, before commenting on the budget in general. I welcome the fact that the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been allocated an additional €72 million. Specifically in my own area of responsibility in the development of sport and tourism, I am delighted...

Leaders' Questions (13 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: They should renounce the Queen's payment.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (13 Oct 2016)

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 most recent rounds of the programme were in 2012, 2014 and 2015. As was confirmed in this week's 2017 Estimates Statement, a new round of the Sports Capital Programme will be open for applications in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Facilities Provision (13 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: I am advised that the next step for a proposed velodrome would be for Sport Ireland to undertake an appropriate financial appraisal, i.e. a Cost Benefit Analysis, in accordance with the Public Spending Code.  Thereafter, any proposal to proceed would also be subject to the availability of capital funding.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (12 Oct 2016)

Patrick O'Donovan: 17. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial assistance available from his Department to a person (details supplied) who wishes to complete the experienced operator programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29958/16]