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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (26 May 2015)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I expect to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (19 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 61. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a review of a carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [19318/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Direct Payment Scheme Applications (19 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 197. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will arrange an urgent field verification visit to a herd owner (details supplied) in County Mayo, as this matter is delaying the transfer of the herd number, and an application that must be submitted by 29 May 2015. [19550/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 433. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria her Department seeks in order for a person to qualify for resource hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19625/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (19 May 2015)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I expect to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (19 May 2015)

Michael Ring: Details of all allocations made under the Sports Capital Programme are available on the Department's website . No applications were received from organisations in County Louth that identified their main sport as basketball in the period referred to by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (19 May 2015)

Michael Ring: ​I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I expect to announce allocations later this year

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (19 May 2015)

Michael Ring: ​I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I expect to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (14 May 2015)

Michael Ring: It is open to any organisation with a suitable project to apply for funding under future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme.  The deadline for applications for the 2015 round of the programme was Friday 24 April.  No application was received from the organisation referred to by the Deputy.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (13 May 2015)

Michael Ring: I thank Senator Tom Sheahan for raising this very important matter. The Minister, Deputy Donohoe, myself, the Department, the Road Safety Authority and any right-minded person should be gravely concerned at the number of pedestrians and cyclists who are being killed and injured on our roads. To date in 2015, ten pedestrians and one pedal cyclist have been killed in collisions with motor...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (13 May 2015)

Michael Ring: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue. There are thousands more people cycling and walking now than in the past. People are more health-conscious, as one sees every day in the city. The Senator is quite correct to raise this issue and refer to personal responsibility. In terms of the law on road users, it is the same for those on bicycles as those driving cars....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 May 2015)

Michael Ring: 359. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive payments for 2013 and 2014 under the agri-environment option scheme . [18485/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (12 May 2015)

Michael Ring: No application has been received from the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme nor are there any outstanding grants to the organisation.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (12 May 2015)

Michael Ring: ​The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and provides grants to assist in the development or refurbishment of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment. It is open to any organisation with a suitable project to apply for funding under any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme.  The deadline for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (12 May 2015)

Michael Ring: ​I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2015 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I expect to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (12 May 2015)

Michael Ring: The organisation referred to by the Deputy applied for a grant under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme. All applicants were informed of the outcome of the assessment of their application, including details of why applications were deemed to be invalid.  In this instance the club was emailed on the 19 July 2014 with the exact details of the documentation that was missing from...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (7 May 2015)

Michael Ring: I have no problem answering any questions but I will tell the House where my problem arises. I intend to answer the question Deputy Wilson asked last week. I am setting up rules for Sport Ireland but there are also rules for this House. If Members table amendments, I will have a reply prepared on them. We did not receive notice of any amendment. It is not as if the Senators opposite did...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (7 May 2015)

Michael Ring: We called the Bills Office to find out if any amendments had been tabled because we did not want the bank holiday to prevent us from preparing satisfactory replies. Do not change the rules. I am not changing the rules. Senators were given time to submit amendments. If they had tabled an amendment today, I would have all the answers for them because I brought this Bill from the beginning...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (7 May 2015)

Michael Ring: There was some discussion on Committee Stage on Schedule 1(3)(3), which provides for the resignation or removal of members of the board of Sport Ireland. Senator Wilson and other had concerns that paragraphs (a) and (b) might be unconstitutional. Having taken advice from the draftsmen in the Attorney General's office, I can see no basis for declaring the provisions as unconstitutional....

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (7 May 2015)

Michael Ring: Sport Ireland will have responsibility for current and capital budgets for sports. The combined budget of the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Authority amounts to more than €76 million. As members of the board will be responsible for the expenditure of this significant level of Exchequer funding, I do not think it is wrong to include provisions in the Bill on the...