Results 1,561-1,580 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen
- Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (17 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 537 to 539, inclusive, together. In 2006, the Government decided to proceed with the redevelopment of the Abbey Theatre by way of a public private partnership on a site at George's Dock, on a build, finance and maintain basis. This site was chosen following an extensive search exercise conducted by the Office of Public Works. Arising from the Government...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 540 to 544, inclusive, together. Under the sports capital programme, which is administered by the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Applications for funding under the 2008 programme were invited through advertisements in the Press on...
- Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (17 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: The sports capital programme, which is administered by my Department, allocates funding 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. Under the programme, priority is given to the needs of disadvantaged areas in the...
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (17 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: Of the total allocation of â¬833 million provided in the NDP for the total Decentralisation programme, an estimate of â¬60 million is provided for agencies whose costs will not be funded through the OPW vote. The balance of â¬773 million represents the estimated cost of providing accommodation for all the Departments and agencies whose accommodation will be paid for by the OPW. Property...
- Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (17 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: The National Development Plan, 2007-13, contains a wide range of capital schemes and projects which will be progressively rolled out by my Department over the lifetime of the plan. The NDP includes an â¬800m Tourism Development Programme, a â¬904m Cultural Sub-Programme and a â¬991m Sport Sub-Programme. As regards Tourism, the international marketing sub-programme is on track, with a...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: The expenditure by the Department in 2007 on public relations is set out below: Consultant Description Cost O'Herlihy Communications PR Consultants for the Department (January-September) â¬37,800 â â¬4,200 monthly rate The consultants in question were engaged though a competitive tendering process and delivered the relevant services in accordance with the terms of their contracts, in a...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 132 to 134, inclusive, together. The expenditure review on the Irish Film Board is completed and it is hoped to publish it shortly, at which stage copies of it will be made available in the Oireachtas Library. Work on the value for money reviews on the Arts and Culture Capital Enhancement Support Scheme (ACCESS) and the Arts Council are underway and, while it...
- Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (5 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism (Martin Cullen TD): The reports commissioned by my Department since 2006 which were produced by outside consultants, the details of the consultant chosen and the cost of each report is set out below: Consultant Report Cost â'¬ Indecon International Economic Consultants To analyse and evaluate the potential economic benefits to Ireland in the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Advertising: Departmental Advertising (5 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 to 138, inclusive, together. The expenditure by the Department on advertising for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007 is published in the Department's annual reports. The bulk of the expenditure incurred is in respect of newspaper advertisements and advertisements in other publications such as the Phone Book and Iris Oifigiúil. In the three year period,...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (5 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Applications for funding under the 2008 Programme were invited through advertisements in the Press on 13th and 14th of January and the deadline for receipt of applications was 29th February for...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (5 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: The following are details of interest paid to suppliers by my Department under the prompt payment system from the years 2002-2007. The total interest paid under the Prompt Payment Legislation in 2002 was â¬1,923.48. Within this amount, the top three beneficiaries were as follows: Supplier Amount ⬠Management Graphics Ltd 688.99 Chubb Ireland Group 235.18 Security Plus Ltd 109.99...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The aim of the Programme is to maximise participation in sport through the provision of modern high quality, safe, well-designed and sustainable facilities and sports equipment. The provision of...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Jun 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. Applications for funding under the 2008 programme were invited through advertisements in the Press on 13th and 14th of January and the deadline for receipt of applications was 29 February for...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Jun 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. Applications for funding under the 2008 programme were invited through advertisements in the Press on 13th and 14th of January and the deadline for receipt of applications was 29 February for...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by the Department, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. The aim of the Programme is to maximise participation in sport through the provision of modern high quality, safe, well-designed and sustainable facilities and sports equipment. The provision of...
- Written Answers — Departmental Projects: Departmental Projects (4 Jun 2008)
Martin Cullen: Currently my Department has one pilot scheme underway. The Pilot Scheme for Mobility of Collections is aimed at facilitating the movement of artefacts held in the National Cultural Institutions to appropriate Local or regional Museums, either designated by the National Museum of Ireland under the National Cultural Institutions Act 1997 or participating in the Heritage Council's Accreditation...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (29 May 2008)
Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 84 and 85 together. 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. Applications for funding under the 2008 programme were invited through advertisements in the Press on 13th and 14th of January and the deadline...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (28 May 2008)
Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to the answer by my predecessor to Question No. 537 (PQ 11029/08) on the 13th March last. The position has not changed since the Deputy last tabled the same question.
- Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (28 May 2008)
Martin Cullen: A Value for Money and Policy Review Report of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme has been completed by my Department. The Report examined, among other things, how the programme has worked to date, and what changes are required to ensure its effective and efficient delivery in the future. The recommendations in the report will be used to assist in formulating future policy in this...
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (27 May 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. Since 1998, the organisation in question has been allocated â¬657,896 under the programme, â¬253,948 in 2000, a further â¬253,948 in 2001 and â¬150,000 in 2003. All of these allocations have...