Results 961-980 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated towards the provision of sports facilities at national, regional and local levels. It is the primary vehicle for promoting the development of sports and recreational facilities in Ireland. The programme has transformed the sporting landscape of Ireland with improved facilities in virtually every...
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: No.
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Not at this stage, no.
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: It will be an interesting exercise to see how much of the â¬56 million that I have allocated will be drawn down this year. As the Deputy will be aware, every â¬1 the State gives triggers approximately â¬2 locally. All clubs have loans secured by the banks involved in their applications. There is evidence of clubs having difficulties in being able to underwrite their commitments and I am...
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: When I answered the question, I stated that I do not have any funding for 2009 at the moment. Obviously, I am anxious to facilitate investment in as many parts of the country as I can, particularly in sports facilities, but I also see the economic benefit for small areas where better value for money may currently be achieved. The number of approved projects is substantial, some 635 last year...
- Sports Capital Programme. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Of course I want to do the sports capital programme.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: At the outset, I extend my congratulations to all of the team behind "New Boy" on its Oscar nomination last week in the best short film category. In that regard, I congratulate the Irish Film Board, IFB, which funded the production. I also extend my congratulations to the other Irish nominees, Mr. Martin McDonagh and Mr. Nathan Crowley. I also heartily congratulate Mr. Colin Farrell and...
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I thank the Deputy for her compliments for all of our artists who have been successful in the past month. This year's pipeline is very strong. Although we have not signed off on the changes to section 481, the market has been made aware of the position. I expect that the amendments will put Ireland back at the centre in terms of attractiveness to the film industry. Some years ago, we set...
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: It is a great film.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: Yes.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: 481.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: That is why we have changed it.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I am informed that it is more than enough. The industry is happy with the amount.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I am positively interacting with her.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: That is what is currently in place.
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I agree with the Deputies. When people discuss the film industry, they often consider it in a small box to one side. However, a considerable portion of the knowledge economy and our creative energy lies within the audiovisual sector. It is from where all of the people in question are coming and where the creative genii lies. Actually, I should have said "genius".
- Film Industry Development. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: It employs more than 7,000 people compared to fewer than 1,000 five or six years ago. The amount of talent available in Ireland is recognised worldwide. I am told that â¬50 million will attract some large movies. Exceptional blockbusters might rightly cost more, but we may be able to catch some films up to the â¬50 million mark. The indications I have received are that 100% tax relief...
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 100 together. As the Deputy will be aware, immigration policy is primarily a matter for my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and its implementation is a matter for the relevant authorities, including the Garda National Immigration Bureau and the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. The Department of Foreign Affairs...
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: The Department of Foreign Affairs but the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform will shortly take on that responsibility.
- Tourism Industry. (28 Jan 2009)
Martin Cullen: In my view â I believe Deputy Mitchell agrees with me â is that those markets have huge potential. I have no doubt in my mind about that. The more wealth created in the Middle East, Asia, India and China in particular the greater will be the numbers of people travelling here. If we are to attract directly into Ireland the volume of visitors which I believe are available, we will have...