Results 10,681-10,700 of 12,487 for speaker:John O'Donoghue
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 913 and 920 together. The Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, is the primary means of providing Government funding for sports facilities. Projects submitting an application to the programme must be directly related to the provision of sport and recreation facilities and be of a capital nature, which, for the purpose of the...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 914 and 916 together. The question of a compulsory purchase order is, in the first instance, a matter for the relevant local authority. I understand that the swimming pool in question was built, by a religious order and while privately owned and operated by them, has been open to the public. I also understand that the pool received some financial support...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: No funding was allocated by my Department in 2006 for local horse shows or equestrian events. The national lottery-funded sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, is the primary means of providing Government funding for sports facilities. Projects submitting an application to the programme must be directly related to the provision of sport and recreational...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: Under the terms of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, where a swimming pool project is being undertaken by an organisation other than a local authority, the proposal must be considered, supported and submitted by the relevant local authority. Before supporting such a project, the local authority would have to be satisfied that the proposal is viable, that the balance of funding...
- Written Answers — Horse Racing Ireland: Horse Racing Ireland (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) was established as the statutory body with responsibility for the horseracing industry under the Horse and Greyhound Act, 2001. HRI receives a guaranteed level of funding from the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund which is based on accrued excise duty on off-course betting, subject to a minimum level based on the year 2000 level adjusted for inflation. Any shortfall...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 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. Applications for funding under the 2006 programme were invited through advertisements in the Press in November last. All applications received, including...
- Written Answers — Census of Population: Census of Population (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The figures released by the Central Statistics Office in July 2006 in the Census 2006 Preliminary Report will be used, where relevant, in reviewing and developing policies operated by my Department and the Agencies under its aegis in the arts, sport and tourism sectors.
- Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The Irish Sports Council (ISC) 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 ISC has occasionally received requests from National Governing Bodies of Sport to support applications for working visas for foreign sports coaches. In such cases, the Sports Council contacts the...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: A total of â¬200.09 million has been allocated to 2,183 projects in sports capital grants in the past three years, i.e. 2004-2006 inclusive. I announced provisional grant allocations under the 2006 sports capital programme for local projects on 6th June last and national, regional and municipal/multipurpose projects on 12th July. A total of â¬75 million has been allocated under the...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, is the primary means of providing Government funding for sports facilities. Two applications requesting support for the provision of skateboard facilities were received under the 2006 Sports Capital Programme. One was given provisional approval while the other which was for a multipurpose sports project which included a...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, there are four stages in the development of a swimming pool project. These are, in order of progress, Feasibility Study/Preliminary Report; Contract Documents; Tender and Construction. My Department's technical advisors, the Office of Public Works (OPW), evaluate each stage and prior approval is required before local authorities can proceed...
- Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The provision of signage on national roads is an operational matter for the National Roads Authority, which operates under the aegis of the Department of Transport. I understand that the National Roads Authority has not actually finalised a policy on the provision of tourist signage on national roads but has invited comments from interested parties on a draft policy document. In that...
- Written Answers — Punchestown Racecourse: Punchestown Racecourse (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The Chairman of the Kildare Hunt Club wrote to me on 27th July 2006 concerning the present situation at Punchestown Racecourse. In my response of 1st August 2006, I outlined my disappointment at the ongoing differences within the Kildare Hunt Club and I urged the Club to immediately implement the joint venture with Horse Racing Ireland approved by its members in 2002 and recommended by the...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 Sep 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, is the primary Government means of providing funding for the provision of sporting facilities and allocates funding to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The programme is advertised on an annual basis and applications for funding can only be accepted during...
- Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (6 Jul 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 10, 13 and 47 together. The Arts Council is a statutory body under my Department's aegis, and is the principal channel through which State support is directed to the Arts. The Council is operationally independent of my Department, but it is understood from the Council that there are 143 works in the collection in question, which were jointly funded under the...
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (6 Jul 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The Expenditure Review of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme which my Department is carrying out is examining, among other things, how the programme has worked to date and what changes, if any, are required to ensure its effective and efficient delivery. A draft of the Expenditure Review has been prepared and will be considered shortly by the Steering Committee which is overseeing...
- Written Answers — Countryside Access: Countryside Access (6 Jul 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 23 together. Responsibility for legislation relating to public rights of way does not rest with my Department. Certain legislation bearing on public rights of way, under the Road Act 1993, is under the aegis of the Minister for Transport and, as the House is aware, the issue of public access to the countryside for recreation purposes is being dealt with...
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (6 Jul 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 16 and 46 together. I am, of course, aware of the submission from the Irish Tourist Industry Confederation in relation to the National Development Plan 2007-2013, a copy of which has been provided to my Department. Indeed, I met the Chairperson and the Chief Executive of ITIC earlier this week to discuss the submission and other issues. Work in relation to the...
- Written Answers — Greyhound Industry: Greyhound Industry (6 Jul 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 17, 31, 39, 45 and 48 together. As I have stated already earlier in reply to priority questions number 1 and 2, it is my intention to fully implement the recommendations contained in the Dalton Report on Certain Matters Affecting Bord na gCon. I intend to proceed immediately to appoint a new Chairman, following which appropriate arrangements will be put in...
- Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (6 Jul 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The National Aquatic Centre is operated under lease given by Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Ltd. CSID issued legal proceedings for the forfeiture of the lease due to the failure of the operators to comply with their obligations under the lease. A stay has been placed on the Order and Judgment of the High Court, and the case currently awaits allocation of a date for hearing of an...