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Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: Information on all sports capital allocations to County Laois in 2011 are available on the Department's website www.dttas.ie .

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: The Department takes seriously any instances of non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the Sports Capital Programme. The Internal Audit Unit of the Department has concluded a report into this matter. Departmental officials have met with officials from Basketball Ireland to discuss the findings of the report. The Department is now considering what actions to take on foot of the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: Last year a special once-off allocation of €1.25 million was made to the Irish Amateur Boxing Association to be used to improve basic facilities in boxing clubs and, in particular, with a view to accommodating female boxers in more clubs. This grant is centrally managed by the IABA. The club in question was allocated the maximum grant of €25,000 for substantial improvement works...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: The 2012 sports capital programme is now closed. The closing date for on-line applications was 5 p.m. on Friday, 1 June 2012. Any organisation that applied under the programme should receive an acknowledgement of its application before the end of July 2012. Departmental officials will start evaluating all applications as soon as possible. This process will take some time, due to the volume...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: The 2012 sports capital programme is now closed. The closing date for on-line applications was 5 p.m. on Friday, 1 June 2012. Any organisation that applied under the programme should receive an acknowledgement of its application before the end of July 2012. Departmental officials will start evaluating all applications as soon as possible. All applications received under the programme are...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: The 2012 sports capital programme is now closed. The closing date for on-line applications was 5 p.m. on Friday 1 June 2012. Any organisation that applied under the programme should receive an acknowledgement of its application before the end of July 2012. Departmental officials will start evaluating all applications as soon as possible. This process will take some time, due to the volume...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: My Department operates the sports capital programme. The application period for the 2012 SCP is now closed. Organisations seeking funding outside of the SCP might contact their national governing body of sport, local authority or local sports partnership.

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme 2012: Statements, Questions and Answers (24 May 2012)

Michael Ring: I am delighted to have the timely opportunity to address this House on the subject of the sports capital programme. Senators will be aware that on 28 March I was delighted to launch the first round of the programme since 2008. The programme is the main channel of Government support for developing sports facilities and purchasing sports equipment for sports clubs and organisations across the...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme 2012: Statements, Questions and Answers (24 May 2012)

Michael Ring: People will no doubt be glued to their television screens when our national team rightly and proudly retakes its place among Europe's soccer elite in Poland and the Ukraine next month. It is hard to believe it is 24 years since Ireland took part in the 1988 UEFA European Football Championship in Germany. We will all take a great interest later this summer when London hosts one of the...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme 2012: Statements, Questions and Answers (24 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Not true.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 May 2012)

Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme payments made to projects in County Laois in 2011 and up to the week ending 11 May 2012 are set out in the following table: Name of project Amount Ballylinan GAA Club 5,000 Killadooley Sportsfield Development 2,400 Killadooley Sportsfield Development 33,600 Killadooley Sportsfield Development 9,988...

Written Answers — Olympic Torch Relay: Olympic Torch Relay (16 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Responsibility for all aspects of the visit of the Olympic Torch Relay to Ireland, including the relay route, rests with the Olympic Council of Ireland.

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 May 2012)

Michael Ring: The Programme for Government includes a commitment that event tourism will be prioritised in order to continue to bring major events to Ireland. The hosting of major sports events can provide a great showcase for Ireland, drive international visitor numbers and the media coverage of sports tourism events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Fáilte Ireland...

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (9 May 2012)

Michael Ring: The tourism and sports agencies are represented on the London 2012 co-ordinating group which I am chairing and which is looking at opportunities for Ireland from the proximity of this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Tourism Ireland is the North-South body established under the Good Friday Agreement with responsibility for the overseas promotion of the entire island of Ireland...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme, priority is given to the needs of designated disadvantaged areas including RAPID areas. Projects located in RAPID areas and those located outside, but serving RAPID areas, are treated the same if they provide the necessary evidence in the following format. If located in a RAPID area: Letter from the local RAPID co-ordinator confirming following details as...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (3 May 2012)

Michael Ring: I am pleased to announce that applications are now being sought for a new round of the Sports Capital Programme. This Programme is the main vehicle for Government support for the development of sports facilities and the purchase of equipment. It is open to any organisation, such as the group referred to by the Deputy, with a suitable project to apply for funding under the Sports Capital...

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Is Deputy Ross anti-rural. What about all the city fellows?

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: Did Mr. Gay Byrne not go before the committee?

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: What qualifications does Deputy Willie O'Dea have to write for the Sunday Independent?

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2012)

Michael Ring: I asked what qualification Deputy Willie O'Dea had to write for the Sunday Independent? It has nothing to do with being a member of Fine Gael.