Results 7,301-7,320 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring
- Leaders' Questions (1 Mar 2012)
Michael Ring: Deputy Doherty was not out this week.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (28 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: I recently announced that I will be advertising two new rounds of the Sports Capital Programme between now and 2016. I am currently making the necessary arrangements with a view to launching the next round of the SCP shortly.
- Public Transport (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: I am sorry, but that is my area.
- Public Transport (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: That is fine, even though it is not in the rules.
- Public Transport (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: I nearly got thrown out of the Dáil once for that. It was a previous Ceann Comhairle, not the current one, but I have no problem with it even though I never forgot it.
- Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: I recently announced that I will be advertising two new rounds of the sports capital programme between now and 2016. I am currently making the necessary arrangements with a view to launching the first round in the coming weeks. The advertisement of the new round and the amount to be allocated will be decided in consultation with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The programme...
- Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: The good news is that the scheme will happen. I am in discussion with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and I have written to him officially and I expect a response in the next few days. The scheme will be up and running in the next three weeks and we will announce the amount of funding for it. Regarding funding for projects already grant-aided, I will give Deputy Ellis a...
- Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: Every application will be assessed and all will be treated equally. If I had the full kitty from the Department of Finance, I could allocate money to everyone in the country. Decisions must be made and the funding we will announce will not be the same amount as was available in the past. People can make their applications and I have full confidence in the ability of my Department officials...
- Olympic Games (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: The tourism agencies are represented on the London 2012 co-ordinating group which I chair and which is looking at opportunities for Ireland from the proximity of this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Tourism Ireland has been rolling out a busy programme of promotional activity to target a wide range of potential visitors around the world in the run-up to and during the 2012...
- Olympic Games (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: The Olympic torch is a matter for the Olympic Council of Ireland. There have been some announcements about what is happening in Dublin. Enterprise Ireland has informed me there are â¬200 million to â¬500 million worth of projects from Irish companies, such as building the stadium in London. Sometimes we forget about that. The media looks at the negativity about what is happening and...
- Olympic Games (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: Deputy Murphy is right; golf is very important. That is why Tourism Ireland will promote Ireland as a golfing capital. We should build on the records of the world champions we have produced. For a small country, the number of internationally renowned golfers we have is a credit to the country. There is no doubt that with golf being included in the 2016 Olympics, it will be a very...
- Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 11 and 29 together. I have already replied on this matter. I recently announced that I will be advertising two new rounds of the sports capital programme between now and 2016. I am currently making the necessary arrangements with a view to launching the first round in the coming weeks. The advertisement of the new round and the amount to be allocated will...
- Sports Capital Programme (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: In 2011, there was â¬55.5 million outstanding. In 2008, this figure was â¬191 million. We have made great progress on the basis that a number of clubs and organisations are not drawing down funding simply because it would be very difficult in the current climate to obtain matching funding for their projects, which were conceived at the time of the Celtic tiger and were, therefore,...
- Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (16 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: I am disappointed to learn that the Cork-Swansea Ferry Service, operated by the Fastnet Line, has ceased to operate. I met with the West Cork Tourism Co-op on 17 January last when they outlined their plans for the future of the service. As a first step, however, the Co-op advised me of the overriding requirement to secure further investment to bring the enterprise out of examinership. I...
- Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (14 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: I am disappointed to learn that the Cork-Swansea Ferry Service, operated by the Fastnet Line, has ceased to operate. I met with the West Cork Tourism Co-op on 17 January last when they outlined their plans for the future of the service. As a first step, however, the Co-op advised me of the overriding requirement to secure further investment to bring the enterprise out of examinership. I...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (14 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme the Department provides funding at local, regional and national level to sporting clubs and organisations, voluntary and community organisations, local authorities and, in certain circumstances, schools/colleges towards the provision of sporting facilities and the purchase of sporting equipment. The amounts disbursed in 2009, 2010 and 2011 will be available...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: Deputy Adams has shown a lot of love in his time.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: Share the love.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: I recently announced that the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport will be advertising two new rounds of the Sports Capital Programme between now and 2016. I am currently making the necessary arrangements to launch a new programme. When the terms and conditions have been finalised, full details will appear on my Department's website and in the national press. It will be open to any...
- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: Is Deputy Mattie McGrath not happy?