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Written Answers — Architecture Award: Architecture Award (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: I wrote to the architects in question on behalf of the Government, to offer my warmest congratulations, on winning the first Building of the Year Award at the inaugural World Architecture Festival. As Minister with responsibility for the arts, including architecture, I acknowledged their achievement, which is an inspiration not only to Irish architects, but also to Irish artists in general.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: In general, whenever the Department requires legal services, it obtains these from the Office of the Attorney General and/or the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. The associated costs are borne directly by those two Offices. However, on occasion and in exceptional circumstances, the Department, including the National Archives, obtains legal services from other sources. In 2007 and 2008...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Department does not, in general, directly manage any capital projects but rather provides grants to organisations/groups towards the development of arts and culture and sports facilities. In respect of the agencies under the aegis of the Department, the direct management of any capital projects, including adherence to financial budgets, is a matter for the agencies themselves.

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Under the civil service pension schemes retiring staff are awarded annual pensions and lump sums in line with their grade, length of service and final pensionable remuneration. The total cost of retirement lump sums and severance payments to retiring staff in my Department over the past three years is set out hereunder. The Department is not prepared to give a more detailed breakdown as it...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Since its establishment in 2002, the Department has not undertaken any development works pursuant to Section 181(2)(a) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The club in question did not apply for funding under the 2008 programme. Under the 2000, 2001 and 2003 Sports Capital Programme grants of €253,948, €253,948 and €150,000 respectively were...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Electronic submissions are accepted where possible and practicable. The Department requests three or more hard copies of tender documentation only when it is necessary in order to allow staff to fully evaluate submissions deemed too complex to accurately evaluate electronically. My Department's new IT Strategy for 2009-2011, which will be put in place in early 2009, will explore all possible...

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Irish Sports Council (ISC), which is funded by my Department, has a statutory role in encouraging the promotion, development and co-ordination of sport. The Irish Sports Council Act, 1999 specifically states that the ISC has responsibility for developing "strategies for increasing participation in recreational sport and to coordinate their implementation by all bodies (including public...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: I have not used public transport since I was appointed as Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism in May 2008. However, I make a point of walking to the numerous functions I have in the City Centre, where conditions have allowed. The mileage accrued by Ministerial car since May 2008 is 33,000 kilometres. The cost per kilometre car is a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law...

Written Answers — Departmental Transport: Departmental Transport (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Officials of the Department avail of public transport in the form of bus and train services, both within the State and overseas. In 2007, a total of €13,370 was spent on domestic public transport services by officials of the Department in the course of their official duties. The 2008 year to date cost of domestic public transport is €16,180. The main reason for the increase in the 2008...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (11 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Department of Arts Sport and Tourism was designated for relocation to Killarney, Co. Kerry, under the Government's Decentralisation Programme, which was announced in the 2004 Budget. The annual non-property costs incurred by this Department in the implementation of the decentralisation scheme for each of the past four years are set out in the following table. The expenditure outlined...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 201 and 202 together. There are currently two members of staff in the Department's office in Dublin dealing with constituency matters, one at Staff Officer and one at Clerical Officer level. In my constituency, there are three members of staff dealing with such matters, two Personal Assistants at Higher Executive Officer level and a Personal Secretary at...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Martin Cullen TD): The Department uses the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and a time management system (Clockwise) to track absences from work. This tracking is done in consultation with line managers in the Department as appropriate. A significant proportion of all absences relate to statutory entitlements or conditions of employment such as...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: In the 2009 Estimates for Public Services €56m has been provided in my Department's Vote to cover payments to be made under the Sports Capital Programme. The Deputy will be aware that the 2008 Sports Capital Programme was announced in July last and no decision has yet been made about the timing of further rounds of the Programme.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: The body in question is a voluntary non profit-making organisation. It is not a limited company and, as such, is not covered by the requirement of the Companies Act, 1963, as amended, to publish accounts. In 2007 the body was allocated €5m and a further €6m in 2008 by the Department towards its Capital Development Programme. Expenditure under this programme for 2007 and 2008 is fully...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (5 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: My Special Adviser, at Principal Officer level, has responsibility for Press matters and works in close liaison with the Department's Press & Information Office. There are currently three members of staff employed in that office, one Higher Executive Officer and two Executive Officers, one of whom works on a mornings only basis. I do not have a separate Press office. The Press &...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (5 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297 to 300, inclusive, together. The entire Department of Arts Sport and Tourism, excluding the National Archives, was designated for relocation to Killarney, Co. Kerry, under the Government's Decentralisation Programme, which was announced in the 2004 Budget. The Department, which has a staff of 130, was designated an "early mover" by the Decentralisation...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Under the 2008 round of the Sports Capital Programme €2.75m was allocated to the Tallaght Stadium project. My Department has been in recent contact with the grantee. Officials from my Department recently visited the site and met with officials of South Dublin County Council. I understand that good progress is being made on the project with a view to having the first game in the stadium...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations and, in certain circumstances to schools and colleges, throughout the country. It is the main vehicle for development of sports facilities at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Under the Programme, funding is provided for capital...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (4 Nov 2008)

Martin Cullen: Fáilte Ireland administers the International Sports Tourism Initiative (ISTI), the objective of which is to enhance Ireland's international reputation as a sports venue, and consequently to increase sports-related tourism through the generation of additional overseas visitors and offering Ireland the ability to communicate the holiday message through global media coverage. The ISTI has been...