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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: I would love it to be civil again. When we work so hard to put funding in place in the Department and to get it out to the front line, it is very disheartening to hear members of the Opposition condemning us for providing funding for clubs.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: We do our best for the clubs throughout the country, and when one hears members of the Opposition criticising our work, it is disheartening. It is totally political and is beneath the Deputy. It is not leaking if national governing bodies publicly state what their priorities are in their development plans. It is those bodies telling their members and the public what sporting...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: Which clubs would the Deputy take the money from?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: Which clubs in County Meath would the Deputy take the money from?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: What a bizarre rant.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: As the Deputy knows, I was glad to be in Páirc Tailteann last summer during the hot weather and I might be there again in the Super 8 during the summer, all going well.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: I wish Meath GAA every success-----

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Applications (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: If it wins the Leinster senior football championship, we might not be in the same round. I am happy to engage with any national governing body, county board and anybody at any level in sport about their infrastructure needs and capital requirements. We are doing that. We are trying to bring money to as many people as possible at every level of sport. We have committed to doubling our...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 May 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: Tourism Policy (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: My Department is primarily involved in the development of national tourism policy, while the tourism agencies have responsibility for the implementation of this policy.  With regard to the various regions, Fáilte Ireland develops and promotes their tourism potential in line with the relevant tourism experience brands – namely Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Ireland's Ancient...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Homeless World Cup (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The hosting of international sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide a positive showcase for Ireland and help attract additional international visitors.  Accordingly, I am very supportive of the on-going efforts of the tourism agencies and the national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport to attract international events.  Of course, any proposal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Parental Leave (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if correspondence from a person (details supplied) will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22136/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 132. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter regarding FreeStyle Libre diabetes monitors (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22149/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (22 May 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: My Department remains very committed to growing both the business and winter tourism sectors.   Business Tourism is a very lucrative tourism sector. Fáilte Ireland is responsible for positioning Ireland as a world class Meeting, Incentive, and Conference and Events (MICE) destination to grow overseas business tourism. Accordingly Fáilte Ireland is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (22 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country.  Grants are available to sports clubs, voluntary and community groups involved in sports, national governing bodies of sport, and local authorities.  Third level...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (22 May 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 Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Data and Genomics Programme (21 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 495. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if medical evidence in support of a withdrawal from the beef data scheme has been reviewed in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22057/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Applications (21 May 2019)

Brendan Griffin: 496. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a decision has been made in relation to an application for GLAS by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22073/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (21 May 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 documents. ...