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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Details of all local allocations under the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme, including to the group referred to, were announced earlier today and can now be viewed on my Department's website. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Eligibility (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Details of all local allocations under the 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme, including to the group referred to, were announced earlier today and can now be viewed on my Department's website. 

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (30 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Details of all previous allocations and payments made under the sports capital programme are available on the Department's website at www.dttas.ie/sport/english/sports-capital-programme.  Details of all local allocations under the 2017 round of the programme were announced earlier today and can now be viewed on my Department's website.

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Capital Grants (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I have been involved in sports organisations all my life - running them and participating in them - and I understand from where the volunteers who run such organisations are coming. I am excited about being able to help them this week with grants, as is the Minister, Deputy Ross, and it is a really positive story. Funding is allocated per county and we have moved away from the bad old days...

Topical Issue Debate: Sports Capital Grants (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Deputy Troy. I agree completely that the sports capital programme is a very positive addition to Irish society. Since 1998, €911 million has been spent on vital sporting facilities in large and small communities. The footprint is very visible in the communities where that €911 million has been spent. It has made a huge difference to sporting organisations, many of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 555, 558 and 572 together. The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme 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. A list of all applications received is available on the Department’s website at .  I expect that full details of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (28 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme closed for applications on 24 February. By the closing date, a record number of 2,320 applications seeking €155 million in grants were received.  When the programme was launched, it was envisaged that €30m would be available which would have made the allocation of grants particularly challenging. Following the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (23 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this matter. As she is aware, the swimming pool programme, as administered by my Department, provides grant aid towards the capital costs of new public swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing public swimming pools. The programme provides for a maximum grant aid of €3.8 million per project. Four principal stages must be undertaken to develop...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Funding (23 Nov 2017)

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: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I understand that the organisation mentioned by the Deputy previously received funding under the Community Services Programme, which is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection. My Department has no role regarding that programme. There is no mechanism by which similar funding could be provided by either my Department or the tourism agencies. ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

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, or the worldwide promotion of these initiatives. These are operational matters for the Boards and Management of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Accordingly, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (22 Nov 2017)

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, including the experience brands such as Ireland's Ancient East. These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

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, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. However, I am aware that Fáilte Ireland's Business Tourism Unit, operating under the brand name "Meet In...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (22 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The 2017 round of the Sports Capital Programme 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.  When the programme was launched, it was envisaged that €30m would be available which would have made the allocation of grants particularly challenging. Following the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Funding under the Community Services Programme is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection.  My Department has no role regarding this programme.  There is no mechanism by which similar funding could be provided to the organisation mentioned by the Deputy by either my Department or the tourism agencies. Nonetheless, I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (22 Nov 2017)

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 development, implementation or management of individual tourism projects.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  Similarly, I do not have a direct role in relation to the development, implementation or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fáilte Ireland Expenditure (22 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. 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: Tourism Industry (22 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The Government's tourism policy, People, Place and Policy: Growing Tourism to 2025, sets out targets of achieving 10 million visitors, €5 billion in revenue from overseas visitors and employment of 250,000 in the tourism sector by 2025. In 2016, there were over 9.5 million visitors, over €4.5 billion in revenue and the tourism employment figure was in the order...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (22 Nov 2017)

Brendan Griffin: In relation to assistance for capital projects, the Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is the primary means of providing Government funding to sport and community organisations at local, regional and national level. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (22 Nov 2017)

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, which are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide a great showcase for Ireland...