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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications Data (28 Jun 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. The total amount available to allocate under this round is €30 million. Accordingly, the allocation of grants will be particularly challenging and unfortunately there will be many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (28 Jun 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.  These are operational matters for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland.  While the Department provides capital funding to Fáilte Ireland to invest in tourism offerings, it...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Events (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The hosting of major sports events, both participative and spectator sports, can provide great opportunities to showcase Ireland and drive international visitor numbers.  In addition, the media coverage of sports events helps to put Ireland onto travel itineraries as a holiday destination. Accordingly, I am very supportive of the ongoing efforts of the tourism agencies and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourist Accommodation (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Fáilte Ireland monitors the performance of tourist accommodation through regular occupancy surveys.  This analysis indicates that while the country as a whole has sufficient stock of tourist accommodation, there are capacity constraints in areas of high tourist traffic at times of peak demand and additional capacity is required in certain parts of the country, particularly Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Policy (28 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: My Department's role in relation to tourism lies in the area of national tourism policy.  The development and promotion of individual tourism sectors such as business tourism is a matter for the Boards and Management of Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.  Fáilte Ireland is responsible for the development of the business tourism sector, whereas Tourism Ireland is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Payments (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 432. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to address the delays in GLAS scheme payments for persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; the timeframe for these errors to be resolved; if his officials will communicate with these persons and their agricultural consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29524/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Funding (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. This includes responsibility for the renovation of Abbotstown House. As this question is a matter for Sport Ireland, I have referred it to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform my office if a reply is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2,320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme are being assessed by officials in my Department.  Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a further number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (27 Jun 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 the Wild Atlantic Way.  This is an operational matter for the Board and Management of Fáilte Ireland. However, it is important to note that the purpose of the Wild Atlantic Way is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sport and Recreational Development (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme (LASPP) provides grant aid to local authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. In January of 2016, my Department contacted local authorities and sought expressions of interest in a limited round of swimming pool allocations. There were three expressions of interest received for new...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I can confirm that an application has been submitted by the organisation referred to by the Deputy under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme. All of the 2,320 applications received under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme are being assessed by officials in my Department. Given the number of applications received and the detailed information submitted, it will take a further number...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Following what was a record year for overseas visitors to Ireland in 2016, figures published by the CSO showed that overseas visitors for the period February to April 2017 were slightly up (+0.1%) on the same period in 2016. Whilst there was strong growth from the North American market, up by over 25%, visitors from Britain were down 10.7% year on year. It is clear that the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (27 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 541. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the rate of carer's allowance being paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29459/17]

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Strategies (22 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his good wishes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Strategies (22 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: As this is my debut in the Seanad, it is a bit daunting. Not only is it my first day addressing the Seanad but I am also surrounded by two Corkmen. For a Kerryman, it is always a dangerous situation to have one in front and one behind but I will do my best. I thank Senator Lombard for raising this very important matter. As Minister of State with responsibility for sport, the participation...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (22 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to facilitate the deduction of VAT at the point of sale for new vehicles for commercial customers with VAT registration (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29322/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme (22 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to review the first-time buyers grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29373/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 129. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) County Kerry will be provided with a date for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29271/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (22 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 137. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29301/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (22 Jun 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 211. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be entitled to fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29306/17]