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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...

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...