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Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: The club in question has received funding of almost €300,000 under the Sports Capital Programme since 2000. All grant allocations have been drawn down in full by the club. It will be open to the club to apply for funding under any new round of the Sports Capital Programme. No decision has yet been made about the timing of further rounds of the Programme.

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: Good man.

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Order for Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (22 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The National Tourism Development (Amendment) Bill 2011 provides for an increase in the level of capital funding that 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 wish to outline to the House the importance...

Written Answers — Leader Programmes: Leader Programmes (20 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: Question 345: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding an appeal for Leader funding by an applicant (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24796/11]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: No decision has yet been made about the timing of further rounds of the Programme.

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (20 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: Following discussions between my Department and the City and County Managers Association Community Social and Economic Committee, Minister Varadkar and I approved an initiative whereby grant aid towards the upgrading of energy and water conservation measures as well as disabled access enhancement, to a maximum total of €400,000, would be provided for Local Authority swimming pools. This...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if there is an active and ongoing appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if so, the status of this appeal. [24156/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: Question 419: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal for mortgage interest supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [24157/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: Question 420: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [24158/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: Question 1017: To ask the Minister for Health the status of an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [24159/11]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1050 and 1052 together. Since 2000, 58 projects have been or are being dealt with under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme. Of these, 46 have been completed and 4 have passed Tender Report stage, Loughrea, Co. Galway, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal and Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. 8 other projects are at various stages of the...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to the 46 swimming pools completed under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme and opened to the public is provided hereunder in tabular form. Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme Town/City County Total cost of Project (includes non eligible cost) € Grant allocation € Local Authority Matching Funds € 1 Enniscorthy...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (14 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: The Department operates a "sunset clause" which is notified to each grantee at the time the grant is provisionally allocated. This gives each grantee a period of time (typically fourteen to eighteen months) from the time the grant is allocated to complete a substantial amount of the work. The grantee is also notified at this time that the Department retains the right to withdraw the grant...

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Ring: The allocation of the proceeds of the National Lottery is a matter for the Minister for Finance. Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Ring: I am looking at the options available to me with regard to a new Programme within the present financial constraints, but no decision has been made about the timing of future rounds of the programme.

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Ring: The matter raised is an operational one for the Irish Sports Council. I have referred the Deputy's question to the agency for direct reply. He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Ring: The matter raised is an operational one for Tourism Ireland Limited, in the first instance, as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas, working together with Fáilte Ireland and indeed the Northern Ireland Tourist Board where appropriate. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Ring: The matter raised is an operational one for the Irish Sports Council. I have referred the Deputy's Question to the agency for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (21 Jul 2011)

Michael Ring: The matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.