Results 7,461-7,480 of 15,805 for speaker:Michael Ring
- Written Answers — Arbitration Processes: Arbitration Processes (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.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: Another cut, Gerry.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: Anything but the 44,000.
- Leaders' Questions (20 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: Deputy McGrath is close to that point himself.
- Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: We do not have as much money to spend as the Deputy.
- Order of Business (14 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: We do not have as much money as Independents. That is for sure.
- Cycle Facilities (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: On 29 July.
- Olympics 2012 (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: I chair a high-level co-ordinating group which is identifying opportunities for Ireland that may arise across the sports, tourism, cultural and enterprise sectors as a result of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. One objective is to attract international teams and athletes for training camps. To date, four international teams have chosen the National Aquatic Centre , NAC, as a...
- Olympics 2012 (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: The Deputy is correct and we have been lucky thus far. The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has been working with Irish companies in building facilities for the Olympic Games. In this context, projects worth â¬300 million have been secured. Moreover, Enterprise Ireland is confident that more will be gained in this regard. Tourism Ireland is working hard to avail of cultural...
- Olympics 2012 (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: I had thought there would be some news this week on the Olympic torch. I must compliment Mr. Pat Hickey who is working hard on the issue. A number of meetings have taken place both here and abroad and I expect an announcement to be made within the next month which I hope will be positive. I compliment the Taoiseach, all of the State agencies and the British Prime Minister, Mr. Cameron, who...
- Sports Capital Funding (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: In my role as Minister of State with responsibility for tourism and sport, I have delegated responsibility for sport with particular focus on the sports capital programme; the national sports facilities strategy; engagement with the Irish Sports Council and the local sports partnerships on promoting participation in sport, recreation and physical activity; the chairing of the high level...
- Sports Capital Funding (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: In regard to people taking part in sports, I published a report last week for the Sports Council. I am delighted to say more people are taking part in sports. Some 15% of the population does not take part in any sport in this country, an area which I will target in conjunction with the local sports partnership company to determine how we can encourage people to take part. As I said in my...
- Sports Capital Funding (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: I could not agree more with the Deputy. As I said, this is the year of the volunteer. We could never speak strongly enough of them and the time and effort they give to sport in this country. We could not pay for it. We do not thank them often enough for their effort, time and commitment. People volunteer from Monday to Friday and Friday to Sunday. None of the national sports...
- Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: I propose to take Questions Nos. 32, 34 and 36 together. 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. The programme...
- Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank the Deputy for tabling his important question. As he knows, every Member of the House is anxious to know when the sports capital programme will operate again. As I said in my reply, sport is very important in this country. We love it and people want to take part in it. It is my job and that of the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, and the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, to ensure...
- Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: The Deputy has raised that matter before and I reassure the House that there are â¬77 million worth of projects outstanding. There were more but we have written to give all the organisations and clubs every opportunity to try to draw down funding. We have not pressurised them but have given them that opportunity. Many projects are ready to go but, as the Deputy knows, there are a lot of...
- Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: The criteria laid down by the Department are carried through by my officials. When I took office I had some reservations about the way the scheme had been operated in the past. My officials have told me quite clearly, however, that those schemes were done on a fair and balanced basis. The criteria include disadvantaged areas. Some of the biggest problems they have is that there are not...
- Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: I thank Deputy Keating for his remarks.
- Sports Capital Programme (6 Jul 2011)
Michael Ring: The Minister, Deputy Varadkar, as well as the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, and I, will be fighting hard to hold on to what we can. I have told the Minister for Finance and the Cabinet in general that sport is so important for the well-being of the country. We will be fighting every step of the way to hold as much of the budget as we can.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (5 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.