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Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The only recommendation in the 1998 Murphy Report of direct relevance to my Department concerned the issue of funding. The Report recommended that increased public funding be allocated through the Irish Sports Council, which is the statutory body responsible for the development of sport, to Swim Ireland for necessary reorganisation and training. Since 1999, Swim Ireland has received over...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: On 20th November 2006, following consultation with my colleague, Ms Mary Coughlan TD, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, I announced the establishment of a new Agency, Horse Sport Ireland, which will act as the Governing Body for the Irish sport horse industry and represent the industry and sport internationally. Horse Sport Ireland will be responsible for developing and implementing...

Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 26 and 41 together. In July 2006, the Government approved arrangements for the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre at George's Dock on a Build, Finance, and Maintain (BFM) basis. It also approved the holding of an international design competition for the new Abbey Theatre. Once a winning design has been selected the building will be procured by means of a...

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 3 given by me in the House today.

Written Answers — National Archives: National Archives (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The brief for a new building for the National Archives of Ireland commissioned by the OPW in 2003, and prepared in consultation with the National Archives, estimates the site area required to be 4,775 square metres and the total floor area required to be just over 20,500 square metres. Broken down by major functions, and rounding areas to the nearest 250 m2, the requirements specified are...

Written Answers — Arts Council Funding: Arts Council Funding (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I refer the Deputy to my answer earlier to Priority Question No. 4.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The main vehicle for capital funding through my Department is the Arts & Culture Capital Enhancement Support Scheme (ACCESS), under which almost €43 million was provided for some 40 arts and cultural facilities around the country. This scheme commenced in 2001 but many projects are still in the course of completion. The increase in the availability of facilities and the enhancement of...

Written Answers — Sporting Events: Sporting Events (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 31 and 40 together. As I informed the House on 26 October, last, Fáilte Ireland, in conjunction with the PGA/European Tour, have commissioned Deloitte and Touche to conduct an economic impact assessment on the Ryder Cup in Ireland and I look forward to the results of their work, which are expected early in 2007. In the meantime, the success of Ryder Cup...

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No. 3 given by me in the House today.

Written Answers — National Sports Stadium: National Sports Stadium (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: In November 2005, the Government gave its assent to the commencement of Phase One of the development of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown. The estimated overall cost of the Phase One development is €119m and development is scheduled to take place over a 4 to 5 year period. Funds for the delivery of the project have been provided in my Department's capital envelope for 2006-2010. I...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The Government recognises that investment in sport can yield very tangible returns in improved fitness and health for individuals which can help combat obesity and result in a consequent reduction in the demand on health services. The unprecedented Government investment of €900m in sport since 1997 has enabled the development of modern well equipped and well managed sporting facilities...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I have had a number of meetings with both the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and the GAA, most recently last month, at which player welfare issues for inter-county players were discussed. At these meetings and in subsequent letters to both the GPA and the GAA, I have set out the position of the Government on this issue. Firstly, it is entirely a matter for the GAA, as the Governing Body...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The Irish Sports Council was set up as a statutory body in July 1999 with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. The Sports Council provides funding to recognised National Governing Bodies (NGBs) including Swim Ireland, the national governing body for swimming and associated aquatic sports. Since 1999, Swim Ireland has...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 108 together. The sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. I am arranging for a list of the unsuccessful applications from County Meath for each of 2004, 2005...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 118 together. Tourism is a services industry, which relies heavily on labour, and Irish public policy operates on the basis of seeking to ensure that those in employment are paid fair wages. Our fiscal model also emphasises indirect as opposed to direct taxation. While both these approaches provide a strong economic development impetus, they can impact...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: All the buildings occupied by my Department or by bodies in my Department since 1 January 2003 to date in 2006 are either owned by the State or leased by the Office of Public Works (OPW).

Written Answers — Arts Plan: Arts Plan (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 and 113 together. Government policy for the Arts is set out in the Programme for Government and elaborated further in my Department's Statement of Strategy. The Arts Council is the principal agency through which Government support to the Arts is channelled. Having regard for the statutory functions of the Arts Council as set out in Section 9 of the Arts...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: The sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis. The 2007 round of the sports capital programme was advertised on 15th and 16th October last. The closing date for receipt of applications was Friday last,...

Written Answers — Arts Council: Arts Council (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Question Nos. 114 and 116 together. The Arts Council is the principal agency through which State funding is channelled to the arts. Under the Arts Act 2003, the general functions of the Council include the following: to stimulate public interest in the arts; to promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts; to assist in improving standards in the arts. My...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (30 Nov 2006)

John O'Donoghue: On 24th July last, I announced a new scheme to support investment in arts and culture infrastructure. This new scheme called ACCESS II (Arts and Culture Enhancement Support Scheme II) will run from 2007 to 2009. The scheme is intended to provide a further impetus to the development of arts and culture facilities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for our citizens. While the intention...