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Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: For new entrants, the new public service scheme will apply. For any new staff, there will be a defined benefit.

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: Major court cases are taking place and there will be major legal fees but we must wait for the outcome of the case. The liabilities will pass on to the new board. The liabilities of the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority will become the liabilities of Sport Ireland. These liabilities may be covered by the Exchequer since the bodies are State bodies...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: My understanding is that someone caught doping faced a two-year ban but since January the ban is four years. I am open to correction on this. They are the rules and timelines set down with regard to doping.

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: In regard to Senator Wilson's point about the exclusion of particular people from appointment to the boards, paragraph 3 deals with the resignation and removal of members from the board. These are normal provisions in respect of boards such as Sport Ireland. There is nothing different being done in relation to this board that does not apply to other boards. On appointments to the board,...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: I have been placed in a very difficult position. We are in different times in a different country. As Senators are aware, every Bill is proofread. This Bill was drafted by draftsmen in the State Solicitor's office. Naturally enough, I have to take their legal advice on the issue that has been raised here today. Many people, particularly in the climate of this country over recent years,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: Deputy Deasy raised this matter with me last week and I gave him a commitment that I would give Waterford County Council an opportunity to make a presentation to Fáilte Ireland. This meeting will take place next week. At the end of the day, the reason why the Government came up with the Wild Atlantic Way and Ancient East initiatives was to get visitors to visit the south east, which is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: We are all part of the overall product. Waterford has a very good product, coastline and initiatives and we all need to work together.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: I did not interrupt Deputy Halligan when he was speaking so could he please show some manners and let me finish what I have to say? He can get up again and speak if he wishes.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: Well that is fine. I will not do the Leas-Cheann Comhairle's job. We have a very good product. We have one for the south east, the west, Dublin and the rest of the country. Buyers who visit this country want new products every year. Yesterday, we saw there was a 14.5% increase in visitor numbers for the first quarter. This will be the best year for visitors and Deputy Halligan needs to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: I thank the Deputy for raising this. The role of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding tourism lies primarily in the area of national policy. The development of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East are operational matters for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. The Department is not directly involved in their development. The Wild...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: I hope the Deputy is aware of how State agencies work because they have independence. Policy is decided and determined at Government level. The Government determines the funding for the State agencies but it does not actually run them on a day-to-day basis. That is why we pay a chief executive officer and staff and why we have Fáilte Ireland in place. With regard to Government...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: ​While my Department provides capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as Ireland's Ancient East, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Ireland Ancient East Proposition is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: ​All applications received under the Sports Capital Programme are assessed by officials in the Department.  Every application is assessed by one official and reviewed by another official. Applications under the 2014 Programme were first checked to ensure eligibility and eligible applications were then initially scored by officials against five criteria:...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: 39. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a carer's allowance application will be dealt with in view of the conflicting information provided by Department officials each time the applicant makes contact with the carer's allowance section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16874/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: The information sought by the Deputy, as of Monday 27 April 2015, is set out in the table. County Total Remaining  Carlow 688,151 Cavan 907,055 Clare 924,431 Cork 4,270,254 Donegal 1,418,785 Dublin   15,774,554 Galway 2,069,716 Kerry 1,269,581 Kildare 2,102,684 Kilkenny 1,183,122 Laois 633,376 Leitrim 634,255 Limerick 1,275,960 Longford 273,595 Louth...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: The hosting of major sports events can deliver additional international visits and helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  The hosting last year of the Giro D'Italia on an all-island basis showed that the island of Ireland can successfully host such events and the FAI and Dublin City Council also recently won...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: ​I would like to clarify for the Deputy that the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme is not funded from the National Lottery Licence transaction or from the Sports Capital Programme. The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme is funded from a separate subhead in my Department.  Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme grant aid to a maximum of €3.8...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: I have secured funding of €40m for the 2015 round of the Sports Capital Programme.  All applications have now been submitted and I hope to be in position to make allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Olympic Games Facilities (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: The Irish Sports Council, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. The Council allocates financial assistance to support our elite athletes through its High Performance Programme and Carding Scheme. €8.16m is being allocated to High Performance sports programmes...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (28 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: It is a requirement of my Department that all legal formalities are completed before formal approval can issue and a grant be paid. The Chief State Solicitor's Office is currently working on this matter and formal approval will issue once confirmation is received that the legal formalities are completed.