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- Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2012)
Michael Ring: Was the Deputy there? He is a member of Fianna Fáil.
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (31 Jan 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. To date, Killorglin Rowing Club has received total capital...
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (31 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: A special allocation of â¬1.25m was made to the Irish Amateur Boxing Association in 2011 to provide modest grants to boxing clubs (maximum grant of â¬25,000 per club) to improve facilities and, in particular, facilities to accommodate female boxers. This allocation will be met from the D3 subhead. The clubs in Mayo that have been approved funding from this allocation and the amount...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (31 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: A sum of â¬21.2m has been provided in 2012 for the D3 subhead, out of which sports capital grant payments are paid. In addition, there is carryover of â¬3.6m into this subhead in 2012. This funding will primarily be used to meet commitments from previous years. As at 20 January last, a total of â¬3.446m was outstanding from allocations made in 2011. I recently announced that the...
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (25 Jan 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. It will be open to any organisation with a suitable project to...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (19 Jan 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. It will be open to any organisation with a suitable project to...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (18 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: A sum of â¬21.2m has been provided in 2012 for the D3 subhead, out of which sports capital grant payments are made. In addition, there is carryover of â¬3.6m into this subhead in 2012. 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. Officials in my Department are currently...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (18 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: Officials in my Department are currently making the necessary arrangements with a view to launching a new round of the Sports Capital Programme early this year.
- Jobs Initiative (12 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: The committee is working very hard and we have a number of cultural events, both in Ireland and Britain. Naturally enough, Londoners will be fed up with all the people who will be there, even though they have an interest in sport themselves. We are targeting them and we are also targeting people who would usually go to London that year and encourage them to come to Ireland. We are...
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (12 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: The Government recognises that tourism is very important to all regions of Ireland. It employs an estimated 180,000 people spread throughout the country and much of this in rural areas. The Government's Jobs Initiative last year placed the tourism and hospitality sector at the heart of our economic recovery, recognising its vital contribution to employment, economic activity and foreign...
- Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (12 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: The International Olympic Committee agreed last month that the Olympic Flame will visit Dublin in June as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay. This proposal was developed with the full support of the Government.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (12 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 27 and 72 together. 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. Officials in my Department are currently making the necessary arrangements with a view to launching a new round of the Sports Capital Programme in early 2012.
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (12 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: Sport undoubtedly showcases Ireland around the world and we have a proud tradition in the international sporting arena where we consistently punch above our weight. On the back of the success of Irish golfers in major golf tournaments in recent years, Tourism Ireland has developed the "Home of Champions" campaign to promote golfing holidays in Ireland. As Minister of State with...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (12 Jan 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 and, in certain circumstances, local authorities and schools/colleges towards the provision of sporting facilities. The Programme does not provide funding towards the purchase of land or buildings. My officials...
- Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (12 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49, 57 and 252 together. As the Deputies are aware, I am chairing the London 2012 Coordinating Group which comprises representatives from the Irish Sports Council, Paralympics Ireland, Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland, the Arts Council, Culture Ireland, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The...
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (12 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 267 together. As Minister of State with responsibility for both Sport and Tourism, I want to ensure that Ireland remains an attractive location for international sporting events. 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 sports events...
- Tourism Industry (12 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: All regions were affected by the drop in visitor numbers between 2007 and 2010. While the global recession was a primary cause, it is undeniable the tourism sector had become less competitive and that in many parts of the country it was overly reliant on domestic business. The challenge facing the Government was to help rebuild tourism competitiveness and change the perception in terms of...
- Written Answers — Local Authority Services: Local Authority Services (11 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, which is administered by my Department, grant aid to a maximum of â¬3.8 million is provided to Local Authorities towards the capital costs only of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. My Department does not provide financial assistance to groups or individuals to offset the cost of swimming lessons.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (11 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: The terms and conditions for the most recent round of the Sports Capital Programme, are available on the Department's website www.dttas.ie. These are, of course, subject to change for any future rounds of the Programme.
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (11 Jan 2012)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1063 and 1064 together. Data on spectator numbers for the 2011 Irish Open is primarily a matter for the organisers of the event, the European Tour. As sponsors of the event in question, Fáilte Ireland may be in a position to assist in relation to the Deputy's queries. I have referred the Deputy's Questions to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise...