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- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: You were the opposition. You were on RTE every night.
- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: You jumped ship with them, so you did.
- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: You were blaming Brian Cowen last night.
- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: You jumped ship.
- Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (8 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...
- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Like Hallowe'en.
- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Does Fianna Fáil remember writing them?
- Private Members' Business - Promissory Notes: Motion (8 Nov 2011)
Michael Ring: Deputy Mattie McGrath will know what to do.
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (25 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) grant-aid up to a maximum of â¬3.8m per pool is provided to local authorities for the construction of a new local authority pool, a replacement pool or the refurbishment of an existing pool. A new pool is one located in an area that does not have a pool, a replacement pool may be on the site of a former pool or on a greenfield...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: The Sports Capital Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support towards the provision of sports facilities or the purchase of sports equipment. No decision has yet been made about the timing of further rounds of the Programme.
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (11 Oct 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 Funding: Sports Funding (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: The matter raised is an operational one for the Irish Sports Council (ISC). However, enquiries have been made to the ISC. The Council does not have funding available for athletes on soccer scholarships in the United States.
- Seanad: Sport: Statements (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: That is right but that does not happen anymore. That allocation was to go to sports and the arts but that is no longer the situation. I refer to Senator Mullins's point. There is only one way to get people involved in sport and I am a believer in it. Schools have a major part to play. Sometimes we are critical of the education system and teachers but if teachers and schools are not...
- Seanad: Sport: Statements (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I will try to respond briefly to some of the issues raised. The main one was that of the sports capital programme. We are seeking a new one. I wish Senator à Domhnaill was present, as he referred to the recent announcement concerning a swimming pool in his area. There was a lot of talk from the previous Government, but its cheque bounced. We have honoured...
- Seanad: Sport: Statements (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: Yes. I thank Senator Brennan for raising a number of issues. We are disappointed that the equestrian team did not qualify for the Olympics, but much of what is occurring in horse jumping in Ireland is good. The team did well in previous show jumping championships, coming third or fourth. It did not happen for the team on the day. I attended a recent event honouring under 16 years olds...
- Seanad: Sport: Statements (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: The Senator is a perfect example of how well this country has done abroad. I take this opportunity to compliment him. He gave us all a lot of enjoyment over the years. At the time he was in full flight, we did not have the facilities we have now. He put Ireland on the map, particularly in athletics.
- Seanad: Sport: Statements (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: I hope I am around.
- Seanad: Sport: Statements (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: I will deal with the two questions and then respond to the debate. With regard to Senator White's question, I would not interfere with how doctors do their business. However, sport is very important. I have been saying this since I was appointed Minister of State. If more people took part in sport, we would not need as many consultants, doctors or hospitals. We should encourage people....
- Seanad: Sport: Statements (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: The final arrangements in respect of the Olympic Torch have not yet been signed off on. Members will be aware that Mr. Pat Hickey is Ireland's Olympics representative. While media reports indicate what is to happen, we have not yet been officially told what will happen. However, it is hoped people will have an opportunity to participate in whatever happens. We have no hand, act or part...
- Seanad: Sport: Statements (4 Oct 2011)
Michael Ring: I put it to Senator Mooney that we have a senior Minister at Cabinet and I disagree with him that the post has been downgraded. The Minister, Deputy Varadkar, and I share the responsibility for tourism while I have full responsibility for sport. I believe I will be an asset to him in the areas of sport and tourism. Senator Mooney need not worry; I will look after the interests of tourism.