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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By that deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186 of these applications were for projects that were deemed invalid under the 2017 round of the programme that subsequently submitted corrected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By that deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186 of these applications were for projects that were deemed invalid under the 2017 round of the programme that subsequently submitted corrected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By that deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186 of these applications were for projects that were deemed invalid under the 2017 round of the programme that subsequently submitted corrected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By that deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186 of these applications were for projects that were deemed invalid under the 2017 round of the programme that subsequently submitted corrected...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recreational Facilities Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the development, management or promotion of particular tourism initiatives, which are matters for the tourism agencies. In regard to the walkway in question, I undertand that it would form part of the Beara-Breifne route when completed. While...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 2018 was a remarkable year for Irish tourism, with Ireland continuing to appeal to holidaymakers from home and abroad. Overseas visitor numbers continued to grow and contributed over €5 billion to the economy. Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation through regular occupancy surveys.  This analysis indicates that while the country as a whole has...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The hotel and accommodation sector is a key component of Irish tourism.  A good stock of attractive high-quality hotels, operating to best international standards, is essential for the effective performance of the industry.  The quality of Ireland's hotels is a key part of Ireland's national business tourism offering and instrumental in attracting international...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: As set out in the Tourism Action Plan 2019-20211, lengthening the season is an essential part of developing a sustainable tourism industry into the future.  Both tourism agencies, Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland are very focussed on increasing the seasonal spread of tourism across the country. I have asked both agencies to reply directly to the Deputy with further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: Details of all allocations under the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) since 1998 and all payments since 2007 are available on my Department's website at . In relation to the  2018 round of the SCP, this closed for applications on Friday 19th October last.  By the deadline, a record 2,337 applications were submitted seeking a total of €162m in funding.  186...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The hosting of major sports competitions, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.  In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination.  Accordingly, I am very supportive of the work of the tourism agencies and the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: CLÁR Programme (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 727. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when funding from the CLÁR programme will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29143/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 749. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision on an application for carer's allowance will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29166/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Support Grant (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 769. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a carer's support grant will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29342/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 779. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a community employment scheme placement will be extended in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [29427/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 790. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for a disability allowance will be processed for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29612/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Funding (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 851. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if funding approval will be provided to Kerry County Council to purchase houses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29658/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water and Sewerage Schemes Grants (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 854. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the local authority water and sewer connection waiver and reduction scheme will be reinstated for low-income applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29877/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (9 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 870. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a walk (details supplied) will open in Killarney, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29310/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (4 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on staffing levels at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28619/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Applications (4 Jul 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 440. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for jobseeker's by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28805/19]