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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Feb 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland channels funding through the relevant recognised National Governing Body of sport (NGB). Sport Ireland operates a formal...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Feb 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Over a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024 from the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF), representing the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities across Ireland. The deadline for CSFF appeals was 29 October 2024 and I can confirm that the Department received an appeal from the organisation referred to by the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (5 Feb 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Since its publication in 2010, the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010–2030 has been the cornerstone of the Government’s policy regarding the Irish language. The Strategy sets out an integrated approach to the Irish language, with 9 areas of action listed, including education, the Gaeltacht, the family, the community, the media, technology and the economy. The relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: Over a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024 from the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF), representing the largest-ever investment in sports facilities in communities, across Ireland. The deadline for CSFF appeals was 29 October 2024 and I can confirm that the Department received an appeal from the organisation referred to by the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: An application from Ionad Pobail Lios Póil Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta was received in respect of the Community Sport Facilities Fund. The organisation was informed on 12 November 2024 that its appeal was successful.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: The Deputy should note that my Department has no function in the issuing of such State identification documents, as noted in his question, and accordingly, details of any associated requirements should be sought directly from those relevant Government Departments and public bodies concerned. However, it is worth noting in this context that I signed an order recently to commence the final...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: In 2024, the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund ('LSSIF') received an unprecedented demand for funding, amounting to €665 million from 96 applications. As a result of this significant demand, a range of valid applications did not receive an LSSIF allocation at the initial allocation stage. In relation to LSSIF applications which have not received an allocation, it should be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). These programmes do not include funding for the acquisition of land.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The Department does not have a funding programme to assist clubs with development plans. Cumulative investment from the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund since 2020 now stands at €297 million, while over a quarter...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September 2024, €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities were announced, under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund ('CSFF'). In total, in taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocations announced under phase 1 of the CSFF amounting to €26 million, over a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to community sports clubs and facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (22 Jan 2025)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September 2024, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund. Over a quarter of a billion euro was allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26 million. This represents the largest-ever investment in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Home Care Packages (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The details of Finn's case and the other case the Deputy mentioned should be provided to the chief executive of the HSE and the Secretary General of the Department. As I said, the number of hours this year is 10% higher than we budgeted for and it is approximately 9% higher than what was provided in 2023, so there are a lot more hours available. There have been some improvements, including...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The OPW is in ongoing and intensive engagement with the Office of the Attorney General to get the most up-to-date legal advice, and there was a discussion today. This engagement will continue in order to have the advice finalised very shortly. It is a priority for the Minister and the Office of Public Works. The interest of Deputy Durkan, the Ceann Comhairle and the public representatives...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Home Care Packages (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy for sharing those stories. It is important that she shared them on the record of Dáil Éireann because it is important that those types of situations are not allowed to continue. We all hear stories like that. Nonetheless, there is actually more home care taking place. To give the exact position in Cavan, 724 people there are availing of home support services....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Go raibh maith agat. Over the coming months, the Department of Education, with other education agencies and partners and other Departments and State agencies, will work to develop tangible actions informed by the recommendations set out in the OECD review. This will include consultation with school communities and St. Patrick's National School in Shercock would be very welcome to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That is certainly one the Deputy wants to get out.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Heritage Sites (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Many of my constituents will know Castletown House in Celbridge, as will many people from various parts of the country, given it is centrally located. I thank the Deputy for his long-held and ongoing interest in Castletown House and estate. He and other elected representatives are members of the Castletown House and estate stakeholders' working group. The Minister of State, Deputy...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Educational Disadvantage (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Mhic Gabhann. Tá áthas orm an freagra seo a chur os a chomhair. Gabhaim buíochas leis as an mbuíochas a ghabh sé liom maidir leis an ionad spóirt i gContae an Chabháin. I was really happy to meet officials from Cavan GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association but also with Cavan County Council at the Deputy's request. I am...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): An Garda Síochána (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank Deputy Kerrane for raising this very important matter. I also convey the apologies of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Helen McEntee. As the Deputy will be aware, by law, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the distribution of Garda members and resources between the divisions and stations. The Commissioner is also responsible for operational policing, including policing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): An Garda Síochána (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: We have the rural safety plan up to 2024. There is a lot to go on and there is more to go on. We have achieved a lot and we need to achieve a lot more. I know Ballaghaderreen well. My wife is from Sligo but Ballaghaderreen is her local town, so I know it only too well. The Deputy may be interested to know that this week a focused Garda operation took place targeting on organised...