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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme Administration (21 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department provided funding of €3.8m towards the original construction cost of the swimming pool in question. A further grant of €136,800 was provided in 2011 under the Energy Efficiency Upgrade and Enhanced Disabled Access initiative. My Department has not provided funding for any repair work and does not operate a scheme for such expenditure....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (20 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 837, 849 and 861 together. The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) closed for applications on the 24th February. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced €60m in allocations to a record...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Project Funding (20 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as Ireland's Ancient East. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I have accordingly referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (20 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) closed for applications on the 24th February 2017. In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced €60m in allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round of the SCP. Following these announcements, all applicants deemed invalid or partially invalid were invited to appeal the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (20 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 868 and 869 together. The Sports Capital Programme is the Government's primary vehicle for supporting the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The most recent round of the programme closed for applications at the end of February 2017. All valid local...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (20 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: This is an operational matter for the board and management of Fáilte Ireland.  Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for further information and direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport Ireland Administration (8 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Sport Ireland is the statutory body with responsibility for the promotion, development and coordination of sport. This includes responsibility for the allocation of State funding to sport, including funding for research activity. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to the specific details of the funding provided to sport over...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (8 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by my Department and provides grants to assist in the development or refurbishment of sports facilities and the provision of sports equipment. The 2017 round of the SCP closed for applications on the 24th February. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (8 Mar 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) closed for applications on the 24th February. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received. In November and December last, Minister Ross and I announced €60m in allocations to a record 1,800 projects under the 2017 round of the SCP. ...

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: It was a collective remark, which was worse.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The references to Nazis are completely and utterly out of order.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: They are completely and utterly out of order.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: A former Minister used that name in the House a number of years ago-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: -----and apologised the following day. This is the second time I have heard a member of the Opposition using that name this week in reference to this Government. It is despicable.

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: Has the Deputy any spare fuel herself?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (27 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) has been the primary means of providing Government support to sports clubs and organisations for sports capital works. The facility referred to by the Deputy received a grant allocation (€65,000) under the most recent round of the SCP but at this stage my Department has no other provision in relation to the proposed redevelopment. In relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (27 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) has been the primary means of providing Government support to sports clubs and organisations for sports capital works. Allocations under the 2017 round of the programme were announced on 30 November (local projects) and 21 December (regional projects) with a total of €60m allocated. Under this most recent round of the SCP, the maximum grant which...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy development.  It is not directly involved in the management or development of individual tourism projects, such as the Wild Atlantic Way and other Experience Brands. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While the Department provides funding to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (22 Feb 2018)

Brendan Griffin: The primary aim of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is to provide capital funding for projects that will maximise participation in sport and physical activity. In determining whether or not an organisation is private the following information is provided in the guide to making an application: "SCP funding is focused on community sports where the maximum number of people can participate....