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Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (14 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: As part of my wide ranging ministerial remit I am responsible to Dáil Éireann for the formulation, development and evaluation of policies for the arts, sports and tourism sectors. I am not, however, responsible for the day-to-day activities of the agencies under the aegis of my Department charged with the implementation of such policies. The principal agencies in question to which my...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (14 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: There are no funds directly at the disposal of my Department under which financial assistance can be made available to support tourism related projects such as that for festivals or other activities intended to coincide with the staging of the Ryder Cup at The K Club, Straffan, County Kildare, in September 2006. The Deputy might wish to note that Fáilte Ireland administers a festivals and...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (14 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: The information requested by the Deputy regarding the allocations to sports, community and voluntary organisations in Kildare under the sports capital programme for each of the past five years is outlined in the table. Year Funding allocated to projects in County Kildare â'¬ 2001 3,853,655 2002 4,870,000 2003 3,166,000 2004 3,357,000 2005 1,550,000 Total 16,796,655

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: The Deputy better make a few phone calls.

Leaders' Questions. (14 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (13 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: As I indicated to the Deputy in my reply to Question No. 397 of 8 November 2005, I approved the tender and grant aid of €3.8 million for the Monaghan pool project in January 2005. I understand that construction work is continuing and is due to be completed in mid-2006. The grant is being drawn down on a phased basis and to date €1.5 million has been paid by my Department to Monaghan...

Written Answers — Irish Genealogical Project: Irish Genealogical Project (13 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. I have, of course, noted the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General in respect of the Irish Genealogy Project. I have requested Irish Genealogy Limited to prepare a 2006 business plan identifying a future course of action to progress the project. I can confirm that Irish Genealogy Limited has produced this 2006 business plan, which...

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (13 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: As the Deputy is aware, there is no Minister of State at my Department.

Written Answers — Public-Private Partnerships: Public-Private Partnerships (13 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: To date there has been no investment undertaken by my Department under PPP. The National Conference Centre, which is a PPP project, is still in the procurement process stage.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: It is wonderful to see Deputy Ring in Deputy Kenny's seat. I wonder how long that will last.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: The capital allocations announced by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, in his Budget Statement included provisions for the most important package of capital investment in key elements of our national cultural infrastructure.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: This package includes the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre and the National Concert Hall, the complete remodelling of the Theatre Royal in Wexford and the substantial refurbishment of the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. These are flagship projects which will greatly enhance the quality of our cultural infrastructure. The Abbey Theatre is at the centre of Ireland's theatrical and cultural life. It...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: The next stage is to examine options for procuring the theatre as a PPP including the incorporation of a separate international design competition. I will report back to Government on this aspect by the end of February 2006. I am pleased the capital envelope announced yesterday will enable me to proceed with the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall as a PPP. That provision is being made...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: A considerable effort had been put into the discussion and planning stage of the project. These plans have been endorsed by the Government and the work will commence early next year.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: Ireland is on track to provide state-of-the-art facilities for sports men and women to train and prepare for competition at the highest level. A range of facilities will also be available to the public and the training needs of more than 30 governing bodies of sport. Irish sport deserves no less. Looking forward to the run-up to the London Olympics of 2012, Ireland can become an attractive...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: The extension announced by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, in the cut-off date for investment in hotel projects in the pipeline to benefit under the generous accelerated capital allowances will facilitate the orderly progression of projects and help to ensure that any further additions to stock are warranted by clear and identified market potential. The increase in the VAT exemption...

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: By the time the Deputies opposite get into power, they will be too tired to do anything.

Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: The Deputies will be too tired by far to meet again in Mullingar.

Order of Business (Resumed). (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: That has nothing to do with it.

Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

John O'Donoghue: That is dirty.