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- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (16 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: All of the recently announced allocations to local authorities for sport capital projects were allocated on condition that grant would be drawn down by the end of the year. It is my understanding that the project referred to by the Deputy will commence construction in the next week or so.
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (15 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme there are four principal stages in a swimming pool project following the submission of a feasibility study. These, in order of progress, are: Preliminary Report; Contract Documents; Tender and Construction. My Department received a proposal from Cork County Council on behalf of Dunmanway for the refurbishment of the existing pool together...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (10 Nov 2011)
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. No decision has been made on the timing of the next round of...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, funding is allocated towards the provision of sports facilities at national, regional and local level. It is the primary vehicle for promoting the development of sports and recreational facilities in Ireland. â¬33 million has been provided in the Department's vote in the 2011...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Nov 2011)
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 — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (9 Nov 2011)
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. Tourism Ireland is continuing to capitalise on the excellent publicity overseas surrounding Ireland's top golfers. The recent Home of Champions campaign is helping to promote golfing holidays on the back of the recent major wins...
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I welcome the publication of the report by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation on the challenges facing overseas tourism to the western seaboard. The report highlights a number of key trends and issues facing the region, where tourism is an important sector. The Government has already taken measures to assist the tourism sector generally including reductions in VAT and employers' PRSI,...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme was closed to new applicants on 31 July 2000 and no application was made in respect of a public swimming pool for Leixlip before that date. Under the current round of the programme, 58 applications were received, of which 46 projects have been completed and opened to the public, and 12 other projects are at various stages of...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Capital funding for sports infrastructure is provided through a number of publicly funded capital programmes: Sports Capital Programme Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme The development of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. In 2011 the following amounts have been allocated under these headings as follows: H1 Sports Capital Programme â¬33m H2...
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
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 of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. This is subject in both cases to the total grant not exceeding 80% of the eligible cost of the project or, in the case of projects located in...
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The funding is in place. We have already approved three pools this year. The Department is awaiting the relevant information from the local authority. If everything is in order with that information, then the project will be approved. As the Deputy is aware, the last round was in 2000 and there has been no activity since then. Ballaghaderreen is one of 12 swimming pool projects currently...
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: As Deputy Naughten is aware, many local authorities are finding it difficult to come up with matching funds. I will give the Deputy a commitment to the effect that as soon as Roscommon County Council submits its report, it will be dealt with. I will deal with Ballaghaderreen in the same way I dealt with Castlerea and Roscommon town. If the matter is put before me, it will be dealt with.
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I knew Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan would show me some respect today. That is why he is wearing his suit. I thank him for that.
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: The swimming pool to which Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan refers in Ballaghaderreen is in private ownership and the hotel in which it is located has been shut down. If the county council makes a proposal to the Department in respect of this matter, we will consider it. I am not indicating that we are going to agree to it, I am merely stating that a proposal should be made. In the context of...
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: That is a matter for the county council. It can bring forward a proposal and I will examine it.
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I recently announced an initiative under the local authority swimming pool programme for a combined grant of up to â¬400,000 per pool to enable local authorities to improve energy efficiency and enhance access for disabled people to swimming pools. Some 40 local authorities applied for funding for 63 swimming pools and three rounds of allocations were announced, on 28 August 2011, 19...
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank Deputy McLellan for tabling this question because there was misinformation in the national and local media in regard to the applications. We received applications for 63 swimming pools and allocated funding for 56. In regard to the reasons the remaining seven pools did not get funding, some of the local authorities were offered funding by the Department under the jobs initiative but...
- Swimming Pool Projects (9 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: We have not made a decision in regard to another round. Any funding allocated thus far has to be drawn down by the end of the year. We will give further consideration to the schemes to be brought forward next year and we are announcing our capital programme tomorrow. I cannot say anything more in that regard. The local authority swimming pool programme provided opportunities to build...
- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: You were the only opposition-----
- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: You burned your colleagues.