Results 881-900 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (10 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: The consultancy firms the Department used during the period 1 January to 14 October 2008 are set as follows: Consultancy Purpose Expenditure â'¬ Q4PR Communications/Public Relations services for Culture Ireland 72,000 Charlie Pike The Pacello Group (Europe) Ltd Culture Ireland website maintenance 9,982 Indecon International Economic Consultants Economic Evaluation of the Benefits to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (10 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: The scheme of performance-related awards in the civil service applies to Deputy and Assistant Secretaries and equivalent grades. On the basis that the awards are confidential to the officer concerned details of individual awards are not disclosed nor is the total amount awarded under the scheme made known in respect of Departments where there are less than 5 officers covered by the scheme...

Ministerial Travel. (10 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: He used the RAF.

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (5 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: In both 2007 and 2008 official Blackberry's were lost. The two devices were immediately disabled. Efforts to find or recover them were unsuccessful. In 2008, a laptop computer used by Culture Ireland was lost or stolen on a flight from the USA to Ireland on official business. Culture Ireland sought unsuccessfully to locate the missing device through the airport authorities and the airline...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Department currently has accounts with separate taxi firms for each of its three locations in Dublin and Killarney. The total expenditure on the use of taxis in Ireland by officials in the Department for 2007 and 2008 is €22,890 and €19,630 respectively. Expenditure on taxis is kept under constant review in the Department and officials are directed to only avail of taxis in urgent...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Department currently has a contract with Glenbeigh Records Management for the off site storage of Departmental files and documents, which was placed in June 2007. Files and documents have been placed in storage with that company as required since that date. Rental costs associated with this service are determined by the amount of storage being used. The current rental cost is €335 per...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: I wish to refer the Deputy to the Government's Legislation Programme for Dáil Éireann's Spring Session 2009, as announced by the Government Chief Whip and as available through the search facility on the website of the Department of the Taoiseach (www.taoiseach.gov.ie).

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: The total number of press conferences and/or policy launches held by the Department in 2007 and 2008 was 3, the details of which are set out in tabular form. Subject Matter — Press Conference/Launch Year Cost € Phase 1 of National Sport Campus 2007 Nil Allocations under Sports Capital Programme 2008 2008 Nil Arts & Culture Programme 2008 Nil For the sake of completeness, a number...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. In the 2009 Estimates, €56m has been provided in my Department's vote to cover payments to be made from the C1 subhead, out of which grants are paid for the provision of sports and recreation facilities. As I announced in the House last week no decision has been taken about the timing of future rounds of the Programme. Subject to...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (4 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund was established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001 for the purpose of giving support to both the horse and greyhound racing industries. €69.719 million has been allocated to the Fund for 2009. In accordance with the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001, 80% and 20% of the moneys paid into the Fund each year are distributed between Horse Racing...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: A provisional allocation to the club in question of €16,250, which includes a Rapid top-up grant of €3,750, towards purchase of racing boats and safety launch was announced in April 2007. My Department wrote to the club on April 24th 2007 verifying the amount of the provisional allocation and the purpose for which it was being allocated and detailing the various requirements in order for...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 104 of Wednesday 28th of January 2009.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: A grant of €32,000 was provisionally allocated to the club in question under the 2004 Sports Capital Programme and a further €240,000 was allocated in 2006. Grant allocations are subject to the terms and conditions of the Programme, which include, for allocations above certain specified thresholds, the execution of a deed of covenant and charge. This places a charge on the grantee's...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: Prior to the coming into force of the Official Languages Act 2003, the Department was already providing a range of services in both Irish and English, such as signage, stationery and certain corporate publications. Because these services formed an integral part of the work of the Department, Irish language expenditure was not recorded separately. Pursuant to Section 11 of the 2003 Act, the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 293 to 298, inclusive, together. Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department and part funded by the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Since 1998 the Government has allocated over €725m in sports capital funding to over...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: I thank the Senator for his comments. Senators know that I always try to come into this House for my own debates. I have come in on many occasions to deal with matters on the Adjournment concerning my Department, because I have great respect for Seanad Éireann. Given the benefits associated with sporting activities, the Government regards expenditure on sport as important for the social...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: I will respond to the Senator's two points. Under the programme that is in place, projects have to receive approval before work can commence on them. A substantial number of projects have been approved. As they progress, invoices will be submitted and moneys will be paid in the normal way. There has been no change in policy to allow construction to start on projects that have not been...

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: That has never been the case.

Seanad: Sports Capital Programme (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: Any club that has proceeded with a project on the basis of a promise from somebody should know that, legally, that is impossible to do. It is simply not possible. The Comptroller and Auditor General examines these proposals. The process that is in place in the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism is totally transparent. Proper procedures are in place to deal with a range of areas. It...

Seanad: Sport and Recreational Development (3 Feb 2009)

Martin Cullen: I thank Senator Keaveney for raising this matter on the Adjournment and for the opportunity to address the issues involved. It is widely accepted that the benefits of sport have far-reaching positive consequences for society as a whole. Sport can transform lives, transcend borders and nationalities, bring people together, raise aspirations and build long and enduring friendships. Apart from...