Results 11,441-11,460 of 12,487 for speaker:John O'Donoghue
- National Sports Stadium. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 7, 16 and 75 together. Following a decision in principle taken by the Government in 2004, Deputies will recall that Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited, CSID, undertook an indepth preparatory process and drew up proposals for the development of the sports campus in a series of phases. Phase I of the development control plan proposed the development...
- National Sports Stadium. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The Campus Stadium Ireland Development Company is in negotiations with the FAI regarding the possibility of the latter moving its administrative offices to the laboratories at Abbotstown once they have been refurbished. In addition, discussions are under way with national governing bodies of sport in charge of what I may describe as minority sports in the country with a view to seeing whether...
- National Sports Stadium. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: During the severe weather conditions experienced in the west Dublin area on 1 January 2005, damage was caused to the National Aquatic Centre. The roof of the 50-metre diving pool was damaged, as was the roof of the leisure water area, in addition to damage to lights and fittings around the complex. Kavanagh Mansfield and Partners, consulting structural and civil engineers, were commissioned...
- National Sports Stadium. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The intention is to begin the work on the laboratories this year and the provision by my Department for this year is â¬9.5 million. I do not know if that will cover the entire cost but anticipate it will and that we will be in a position to refurbish and accommodate the FAI, I hope by the end of the year and certainly by next year. This will be of considerable assistance to the association....
- National Sports Stadium. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: While I have heard of proposals to have an indoor or even an outdoor track at Abbotstown, I have not received a formal proposal unless Horse Racing Ireland has one. That is a matter that would receive consideration if it was put forward. It was part of the agreement with the Minister for Finance that a portion of the land at Abbotstown would be utilised for commercial purposes and that...
- National Sports Stadium. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: It is the latter. I believe the figure will be in the order of 30 or 32.
- Horseracing Industry. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: Ireland offers a unique horseracing experience to the race going public both at home and abroad. I am satisfied that Horse Racing Ireland, HRI, in close collaboration with Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland, is very much engaged in marketing that unique experience overseas. Horse Racing Ireland, as the national authority for racing, includes within its remit, the representation of Irish...
- Tourism Promotion. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The hosting of the Ryder Cup at the K Club in September is a key event for Irish tourism this year. While the event itself will undoubtedly contribute significantly to overseas tourism revenues in 2006, the principal benefits of the agreement between Ireland and the European tour will flow from the promotional package that is part of the agreement and which has extended in the nine years...
- Tourism Promotion. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: As the House is aware, all broadcasting matters, including the broadcasting of major events, are governed by the Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage) Act 1999 and the associated Designation of Major Events Order 2003, which fall under the remit of the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey. In this regard, I understand the Minister recently...
- Tourism Promotion. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: My understanding is that the closing date for receipt of submissions to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, is 27 January. I am not privy to information on the source or contents of these submissions. I have said it would be inappropriate for me to comment on this matter, pending a review of the submissions by the Minister. I confirm, however,...
- Sports Sponsorship. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: On 22 September 2004, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children launched the second report of the strategic task force on alcohol, which included representatives of my Department and the Irish Sports Council. The report recommends that national sporting bodies, with high youth participation, develop a proactive strategy to find an alternative to alcohol sponsorship. I support this...
- Sports Sponsorship. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: Everyone will welcome the code of ethics published by the Irish Sports Council and the fact that sponsorship is not allowed in the GAA where people under the age of 21 are concerned. They will also agree that where sponsorship and advertising occurs, it should be appropriate and proportionate. There should not be an over-sell in this context. The difficulty sports organisations in general...
- Tourism Industry. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I have already stated very clearly in the House, and particularly in response to Question No. 5 on 22 March 2005, my views on the tourism impact of price increases prior to or during major sporting and other events. While excessive profiteering by a small segment of the sector around special events may be legal, it is not helpful to the reputation of any tourism destination. It may be capable...
- Tourism Industry. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I do not consider that legislation is the answer to this problem. The fact that publicans must display their prices is welcome. The Director of Consumer Affairs was highly critical of eight Kilkenny publicans recently, and rightly so. However, she confirmed that the majority of publicans do not increase their prices in the way in which those Kilkenny publicans did. The regulations governing...
- Sports Capital Programme. (26 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: All applications for funding received under the 2006 sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, will be considered in accordance with the various requirements and assessment criteria which are outlined in the guidelines, terms and conditions of the programme. Primary and post-primary schools wishing to be considered for funding under the programme may only apply for...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded 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 on 27 and 28 November 2005. The...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded 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 on 27 and 28 November 2005. The...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded 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 on 27 and 28 November last. The...
- Written Answers — Departmental Appointments: Departmental Appointments (25 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 707 and 708 together. Since the establishment of my Department in June 2002 I have made a total of 157 appointments to the boards of State bodies under the aegis of my Department. There are currently eight vacancies on the boards of such bodies.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (25 Jan 2006)
John O'Donoghue: The national lottery funded 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 on 27 and 28 November last....