Results 5,881-5,900 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan

National Institute of Sport. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to make the case for the location of the institute in Limerick. The Munster rugby team is successful because it has availed of the top-class facilities offered by the National Coaching and Training Centre in Limerick. If one wishes to make the case for Limerick strongly, I am sure the Munster team can be seen as a barometer in that regard.

Greyhound Racing Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 62: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received the Dalton report on Bord na gCon; if he intends to publish the findings of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15391/06]

Greyhound Racing Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister asked Mr. Dalton to investigate the issue of the control of doping. According to a number of leaks in various newspapers, it has been proposed that this aspect of Bord na gCon's responsibility should be transferred to an independent agency. The provisions of the Greyhound Industry (Doping Regulation) Bill 2006, which I introduced some time ago, are in line with the proposals I...

Greyhound Racing Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister publish the report as soon as possible because there is major uncertainty within the industry? As the Minister knows, it is very important to protect the credibility of this flourishing industry, to publish the report as soon as possible and to take the necessary action. He will have the support of this side of the House.

National Aquatic Centre. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I understand a snag list was drawn up before and after the centre was opened and that this process has not yet been completed. With reference to structural defects, I understand that the overview which took place was just that, rather than a detailed structural report. The only detailed structural engineering report that was carried out on the roof was after 20 m2 of it was blown away on New...

Tourism Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am sure the Minister will agree that while visitor numbers have increased, the number of overnights has decreased with the average decreasing from 7.9 to seven per visitor. In view of the significant decline in the number of golfers coming from the USA which has been experienced in places such as Ballybunion and Waterville in our county, what initiatives are being taken by the Minister to...

Tourism Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I ask the Chair to give him a few minutes to answer.

Tourism Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: There has been a big reduction in numbers.

Tourism Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects the recommendations of the PricewaterhouseCoopers report on the future restructuring of the regional tourism authority will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14737/06]

Tourism Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: If changes are implemented in the middle of the tourism season, could they be disruptive? Is the Minister aware of the existing uncertainty among the RTAs as to their future role and the fact that they will no longer be managing the tourist information offices? Is he also addressing the problems, for example, in the Cork-Kerry tourism area? There are difficulties in that area, as the Minister...

Tourism Industry. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Referring to powers, this is a typical example of centralisation rather than decentralisation. Recently the Minister promoted the idea of three super regions for marketing and he spent the last tranche of funds through the super regions. How compatible are those three super regions with the existing RTAs? Surely there is a contradiction. Will he persist with his three super regions in the...

National Stadium. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Given that the estimate for the completion of the stadium is dependent on the project commencing in 2007, will the Government be prepared to review its financial commitment to the stadium in the event of a protracted planning process? If the project is delayed for 12 months, what increase in costs is envisaged?

National Stadium. (25 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: What about costs?

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (6 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he intends to amend the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act 1999 and the (Designation of Major Events) Order 2003 to include in the schedule of events free to air the Ryder Cup; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13650/06]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (5 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the revised syllabus for leaving certificate art will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13184/06]

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (5 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress she is making to implement the findings of the steering group established under the auspices of the commission on school accommodation to establish criteria and procedures for establishing and maintaining provision through the medium of Irish in second level schools or clusters of schools; and if she will make a statement...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (5 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his Department has received the brief of requirements for the new Garda station at Castleisland, County Kerry; the expected time scale for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13681/06]

Written Answers — Humanitarian Aid: Humanitarian Aid (4 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his Department is funding a humanitarian programme in Iraq; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13033/06]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (4 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of the Government with regard to the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay; if he has communicated with his US counterpart on this issue recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13014/06]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Apr 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the status of the decentralisation of Fáilte Ireland to Mallow, County Cork, in view of the fact that no member of the existing headquarters staff has applied to the CAF for a transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12939/06]