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Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 318 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. The 2008 programme was advertised on 13th and 14th of January and the deadline for receipt of applications was...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: The amount of funding available for spending on sport in 2008 is €336 million which demonstrates a clear and substantial commitment to investment in sport by this Government. In 2008 my Department has allocated €57.631 million to the Irish Sports Council, an increase since the last Olympic year of €26.9 million, or 87%. One of the ISC's primary functions is to encourage the promotion,...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: My Department, including the National Archives, incurred the following expenditure on consultancy over the years in question. Year € 2008 (YTD) 40,365 2007 196,060 2006 207,445 2005 406,103 2004 2,165,932 2003 759,119 My Department observes the Department of Finance Guidelines for Engagement of Consultants in the Civil Service. The expenditure on consultancy has been reduced...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: The total number of mobile phones and communications equipment such as Blackberrys in use in the Department, including the National Archives, for each of the past three years is Year Phones /Blackberrys 2008 74 2007 93 2006 57 2005 32 The total expenditure on the billing of such equipment is set out below Year â'¬ 2008 (YTD) 16,070 2007 32,215 2006 28,840 2005 36,330 A small...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: The current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme provides grant aid to a maximum of €3.8 million towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools. The current round of the Programme closed to applicants on 31 July 2000 and the expenditure under the Programme since that time has focused on the 57 projects which make up the existing...

Written Answers — Olympic Games: Olympic Games (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: A London 2012 Task Force was established in August 2006 to ensure Ireland can identify and maximise the complete range of opportunities arising from our proximity to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012. This Task Force included experts from the sport, tourism, cultural and business sectors and was supported by staff within my Department. The selection of London as the host city...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: 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. The 2008 programme was advertised on 13th and 14th of January and the deadline for receipt of applications was 29th February for paper-based applications and 7th March...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: 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. The 2008 programme was advertised on 13th and 14th of January and the deadline for receipt of applications was 29th February for paper-based applications and 7th March...

Written Answers — Obesity Levels: Obesity Levels (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Government recognises that the response to the issue of obesity must address the various complex causes, including diet, lifestyle and environmental factors. As part of this response, I am aware that investment in sport can yield very tangible returns in improved fitness and health for individuals, which can help combat obesity and result in a consequent reduction in the demand on health...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my answer to PQ No. 87 (17674/08) on this issue in the house on Tuesday 13th May last.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: CSO statistics for overseas tourism for 2007 show a very positive result in terms of overseas numbers — up 3.9% to an all time high of over 8 million visitors — and revenue earnings — up almost 4.5% to €4.9 billion. As global competition intensifies and consumer preferences evolve, these results represent a very robust performance by the sector and confirm how dynamic and responsive...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Department's mission, as set out in the Statement of Strategy 2008-2010, is ''To enrich Irish society by supporting the growth of a competitive and sustainable tourism industry and increasing access to, and participation in sport, the arts and culture''. Each sector of the Department has a unique contribution to make to the enrichment of our society, and as a consequence the quality of...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: I have met with the Minister of State to discuss his role and I will be bringing the details to Cabinet shortly.

Written Answers — Ministerial Staff: Ministerial Staff (20 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism was established in June 2002. Currently there are 2 established civil servants employed in my constituency office. The number of established civil servants, some of whom were employed on a worksharing basis, who served in the constituency office from 2002 to 2007, is set out. The staffing numbers are in line with the Department of Finance...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (15 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 124 and 125 together. I was appointed Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism on 7th May 2008 and have made no appointments in the meantime. My predecessor made the following appointments in the period in question. Name of Appointee Date Location Board Mr. Arthur O'Brien 8 April 2008 Dublin National Sports Campus Development Authority Ms. Bernadette...

Written Answers — European Council Meetings: European Council Meetings (15 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: There are only two formal Councils of Ministers which make decisions in relation to matters under the remit of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism. The Education, Youth and Culture Council generally meets twice a year to discuss Cultural issues. Tourism issues are dealt with by the Competitiveness Council which my colleague the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (15 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: No firms of solicitors or individual barristers have been engaged by me or my predecessor on a contractual basis in the past 18 months.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: I did not know Deputy Gilmore had any interest in the arts.

Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: There is no doubt who will be blamed when things go wrong. That is par for the course.

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (14 May 2008)

Martin Cullen: To date, a total of 70 staff from the Department have relocated to temporary accommodation in Fossa, Killarney, under the Government programme of decentralisation. The objective is to complete the decentralisation process by the end of 2008 by which time the Department will be operating from new purpose built offices in Killarney. Of the 70 staff in Fossa, 24 members of staff have...