Results 7,361-7,380 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Dec 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank everybody for their comments. Senator O'Sullivan is correct and as I noted on Second Stage, this is enabling legislation. The checks and balances are working because when this legislation was introduced approximately ten years ago, the cap was set at â¬60 million. We are currently at approximately â¬44 million and in the next two years we will exceed â¬60 million. If there were...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Dec 2011)
Michael Ring: That is right.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: What about the swimming pool? Senator Mooney should not forget that.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: How long do I have to reply?
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I compliment all the Senators for the excellent debate. I will make a commitment to return to the Seanad. Since I came to office, one of the best debates I have had was the debate on sport in the Seanad. What I really like is when people ask questions and when I can reply after two or three of them. I will not be able to answer all questions posed today but the heart of every Senator is...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: There is no doubt that Ireland provides good value in hotels. That is good for the product, the market and the country. However, there is a problem in regard to special events. I have called in the Irish Hotels Federation in that regard. Again we have to put on the green jersey. I am not saying the hotels cannot increase their prices for special events. They can, but those prices must...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Yes, e-commerce. The Government is committed to e-commerce. We have to do it that way. Fáilte Ireland has a marvellous database for the entire world. Since becoming Minister of State a number of people have approached me and people are thinking outside the box. The problem is that it takes money to run some of the projects and we do not have that money. Film crews want to make films on...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I even got a freedom of information request from a person in my constituency to find out where I had travelled. I will make it clear on local and national radio and in this House today. We decided when we assumed office, because of the economic situation, to target the four main areas that are good for Irish tourism: Britain, France, Germany and America. The Minister decided to take...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I will conclude. I will come back again. I thank Senators for their kind comments. Tourism is important to the country. The Government is committed to tourism. Every time 35,000 tourists come to Ireland, a job is created. The more people we can encourage to visit Ireland the more revenue will be generated. We have the product, the people and the culture. With all working together we...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I could complain I did not even get nominated.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: No.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (30 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The National Tourism Development (Amendment) Bill 2011 provides for an increase in the level of capital funding which can be voted to the National Tourism Development Authority, Fáilte Ireland, for the purpose of supporting tourism product development. Before moving on to the detail of the Bill, I acknowledge that contributors to the debate in the Dáil all commented on the importance of...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (29 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The club in question has been allocated almost â¬660,000 under the Sports Capital Programme and all of this funding has been drawn down.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (23 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The club in question has received funding of almost â¬300,000 under the Sports Capital Programme since 2000. All grant allocations have been drawn down in full by the club.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I will be announcing two new rounds of the Sports Capital Programme between 2012 and 2016. The first of these will be advertised in the New Year. The amount allocated to any county under the Sports Capital Programme is dependent on the quality and quantity of the applications received from that county and the overall level of funding available.
- Written Answers — London Olympics: London Olympics (22 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: No such meetings have taken place.
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Report Stage (22 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank the Opposition spokespersons and all speakers who spoke positively about tourism. I compliment Deputies on the speed with which this important Bill was dealt with in the House and thank them for their co-operation. I look forward to working with the spokespersons on tourism for the next few years. Tourism is a very important item on the Government's agenda. In the first nine months...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme an allocation of â¬30,000 was made to the organisation referred to by the Deputy in 2006 towards the costs of floodlighting, ball-stop netting and the redevelopment of toilet facilities. All of this funding has been drawn down. The club might consider contacting the Sustainability Energy Authority of Ireland who provide information and grants relating to...