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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (27 May 2014)

Michael Ring: 885. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ascertain from the Health Service Executive when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be given an appointment with CAMHS in view of the fact that their initial referral was made several years ago [22986/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 May 2014)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by this club under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support is noted.  I hope to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 May 2014)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. The applications are being assessed and I hope to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 May 2014)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. The applications are being assessed and I hope to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 May 2014)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that my Department is awaiting documentation from South Dublin County Council (SDCC), including a declaration form, a current tax clearance certificate and a letter consenting to the club drawing down the grant directly. My Department is also awaiting current bank details and a current tax clearance for the club. A current tax clearance certificate for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 May 2014)

Michael Ring: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by this club under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support is noted. I hope to announce allocations later this year

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: My understanding from the rules and regulations is that if some work is done and certified, then the Department will pay. The rules and the regulations go out with the announcement of the allocations, so the organisations have to abide by them. There is also the option of staged payments.

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: As Deputy Catherine Murphy will be aware, the swimming pools programme was closed some years ago. I have asked my officials to review the position regarding swimming pool projects and discuss the matter with local authorities. I asked a representative of the County and City Managers' Association what local authorities require to advance swimming pool projects. The enhancement programme for...

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: The figure for invalid applications is 38%. I must give my officials full credit for making the application process easier and allowing online applications to be submitted. The three main reasons for declaring applications invalid were the absence of own funding by the applicant, a failure to have the property in question registered and the absence of a planning approval for the proposed...

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: On the previous occasion, we did not write to unsuccessful applicants until some weeks after the funding round was announced. On this occasion, I hope a letter will issue to every unsuccessful applicant on the day the announcement is made. Every club will receive a letter, as they did on the previous occasion, setting out the reasons their application was invalid. This should make matters...

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: On invalid applications, a template to be signed by solicitors was provided as part of the process. Rather than completing this template, some applicants submitted letters with incorrect information. My officials did their best to make the process as easy as possible. Applications proceeded to the next stage because the letters that were received had to be checked. When this was done it...

Other Questions: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 8, 14, 32 and 40 together. Applications received under the 2014 sports capital programme are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Every application will be assessed by one official and reviewed by another.  Given the number of applications received and the detail contained therein, this process will take a number...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: 104. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo has not received his fuel allowance for the 2013-14 fuel season. [21876/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: 114. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be informed of the outcome of their disability allowance appeal in view of the fact that they attended an oral hearing on 4 April 2014. [21985/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (15 May 2014)

Michael Ring: 115. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons in voluntary-sheltered housing may qualify for rent supplement from her Department under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme. [21986/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (15 May 2014)

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.  I am supportive of the ongoing efforts of the Tourism Agencies and the National Governing Bodies of Sport to attract international events, subject, of course, to an assessment of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (14 May 2014)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 together. I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2014 Sports Capital Programme and the Deputy's support for the project is noted. I hope to announce allocations later this year.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Applications (13 May 2014)

Michael Ring: 391. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision regarding their carer's benefit application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21388/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (13 May 2014)

Michael Ring: 405. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the Social Welfare Appeals Office has received any further information regarding a person (details supplied) in County Mayo, following the decision of the appeals office to refuse them an invalidity pension payment. [21568/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 May 2014)

Michael Ring: 604. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision regarding her medical card application given this application has been ongoing for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21175/14]