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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (5 Jul 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The production of a Statement of Strategy is matter for the Board of Fáilte Ireland. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply to the Deputy on the timeline for publication of their strategy. Please contact my private office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Bodies (5 Jul 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Government departments are responsible for overseeing the corporate governance of state bodies and appropriate policies, procedures and practices facilitate high standards of corporate governance are achieved. Fáilte Ireland is within the aegis of my department and my officials oversee governance arrangements in that state body. Many stakeholders have views on the state body with whom...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (5 Jul 2018)

Brendan Griffin: In line with provision for other sectors, education and training for the hospitality sector is primarily funded and delivered through the higher and further education and training bodies, namely, SOLAS, the Institutes of Technology and the Education and Training Boards, with some complementary training and business supports provided by Fáilte Ireland. In this context, a Hospitality...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (5 Jul 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 to 319, inclusive, together. My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy. While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism, it has no role in the administration of the agency's capital grants schemes. These are operational matters for the board and management of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (28 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: All valid local applications under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme (SCP) were allocated funding. The overall funding was first divided by county on a per capita basis.The exact amount allocated to each project was then based on a combination of the score obtained by the project following assessment, the total amount sought for the project and the overall amount...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (26 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 476 and 484 together. The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme attracted a record 2,320 applications. In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round. A review of the 2017 round of the programme has now been finalised and published on my Department's website (www.dttas.ie). This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (26 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 482, 483 and 486 together. Under the current (2000) round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP), grant aid to a maximum of €3.8m is provided towards the capital cost of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. To date 51 pools have been completed under the Programme and these are listed in the table below. There are...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Status (26 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My officials recently wrote to Limerick City and County Council stating that the Department is not in a position to provide funding for the works referred to at this time. As the Deputy may be aware, the pool in question received funding of €3,809,214 under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme with the final (retention) payment made in March 2009. As is the norm for grants...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (26 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: As the Deputy is aware, officials from my Department have engaged with Finn Harps Football Club and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to try to progress this matter. To date my Department has provided €834,000 to the project. In relation to the next stage, the club has submitted all of the required information regarding the request for funding for the appointment of a design...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (21 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 218 and 219 together. Promoting and leveraging the appeal of Ireland's history, culture and heritage for the benefit of tourism and the local and national economy is an intrinsic element of all the tourism experience brands. With specific regard to historical and heritage sites and their related tourism product offering, these are particularly to the fore in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide a great showcase for 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. I am very supportive of the ongoing efforts of the tourism agencies and the national governing bodies of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My officials recently wrote to Limerick City and County Council stating that the Department is not in a position to provide funding for the works referred to at this time. As the Deputy may be aware, the pool in question received funding of €3,809,214 under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme with the final (retention) payment made in March 2009. As is the norm for grants...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme attracted a record 2,320 applications. In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced €60m in allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round. A review of the 2017 round of the programme has now been finalised and published on my Department's website (www.dttas.ie). This review highlights aspects of the 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism, it is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects.  These are operational matters for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly, I have referred...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy. While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for its organisational operations and investment in tourism, it is not directly involved in the management of individual tourism projects or the numbers of staff allocated to same. This is an operational matter for the board and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Expenditure (19 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies primarily in the area of national tourism policy. While the Department provides funding to Fáilte Ireland for investment in tourism, it is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects and has no role in the administration of the agency's grant programmes. These are operational matters for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (14 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme 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. As a matter of course, officials in the Sports Capital Programmes Division of my Department continually liaise with relevant clubs/organisations from the time of the provisional...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (14 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme attracted a record 2,320 applications. In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced €60m in allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round. A review of the 2017 round of the programme has now been finalised and published on my Department's website (). This review highlights aspects of the 2017 round of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Improvement Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Mar a dúirt mé, thóg mé na ceisteanna sin ar son an Aire féin chun freagra a thabhairt do na Teachtaí faoi shonraí na scéime seo. Tá nóta agam anseo a deireann that there has been significant local lobbying for Galway County Council to carry out road improvement works on the local Derrartha Road, which connects the island areas of Connemara...

Topical Issue Debate: Transport Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I will pass the Deputy's sentiments on to the Minister. As far as cycling is concerned, I have often been stuck in gridlock in this city but I have not attempted to get on a bike here. I will be doing the Ring of Kerry cycle in a few weeks but that is less of a challenge. I can assure the Deputy, I would rather go up Coomakista or Moll's Gap any day than try and cycle around Dublin city....