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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Both I and my officials held a meeting recently with representatives from the organisation referred to during which it outlined the contents of its funding proposals for the Irish language and Gaeltacht sector. My Department will consider the recommendations made by the organisation in the context of the Departments submission to the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The following table sets out the estimated costs as requested, of increasing the funding for Údarás na Gaeltachta by 10%, 20% and 50%. 2024 Budget Allocation 10 % 10% increase €37,229,000 €3,722,900 €40,951,900 2024 Budget Allocation 20% 20% increase ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Údarás na Gaeltachta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: There have been many changes to the work of Údarás na Gaeltachta since its establishment in 1980. It remains the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht. However, the success of the organisation relies upon its alignment with the evolving needs of Gaeltacht communities. In this context, one of the most pressing issues both...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Oideachas Riachtanas Speisialta (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is ar an eagraíocht Muintearas Teo. atá an cúram Scéim na gCampaí Samhraidh a riar ar son mo Roinne. Ar bhonn ghinearálta, cuirtear fóirdheontas níos airde ar fáil do pháistí le riachtanais speisialta le tacú leo freastal ar champaí samhraidh Gaeltachta atá maoinithe ag mo Roinn faoin scéim seo. Tá plé...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Clár Caipitil Spóirt (10 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is é an Clár um Chaipiteal agus Trealamh Spóirt an príomh-mhodh tacaíochta Rialtais maidir le háiseanna spóirt agus áineasa a fhorbairt agus maidir le trealamh spóirt neamhphearsanta a cheannach ar fud na tíre. I mbabhta 2023 den Chlár fuarthas an líon ab airde iarratas riamh lena n-áirítear an t-iarratas ar thagair an...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2023 round of the SCEP has seen a record number of applications received including the application referred to by the Deputy. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Diocesan Trusts are welcome to submit applications on behalf of schools under my Department's Sports Capital and Equipment Programme provided that they do so jointly with one or more sport clubs. A decision to apply on this basis is entirely a matter for the relevant school and Diocesan Trust; as Minister, I have no role in such a decision.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (9 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Allocations under the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme 2020 round were made in 2021 and 2022. The total amount allocated for County Cork was €18,344,840. €11,456,578 has been paid to date and €6,888,262 has yet to be drawn down. Grantees are encouraged to take steps to finalise their grants as failure to progress projects could ultimately lead to the withdrawal of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (3 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards, including the allocation of funding across its various programmes. Sport Ireland does not provide direct funding for clubs or individuals but channels the funding through the relevant National Governing Body...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (2 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2023 round of the SCEP has seen a record number of applications received including the application referred to by the Deputy. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Organisations (2 Jul 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 249, 250, 251 and 252 together. Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes high performance sport. I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to inform...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). While the National Sports Policy contains the aim referred to in the question, the issue needs to be considered in the context of the completion of a planned roll-out this year and next of a national network of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Ghaeltacht (27 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is ceist don Aire Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Imeasctha í lóistín a sholáthar d’Iarrthóir ar Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta agus do theifigh agus níl aon ról ag mo Roinn staidéar dá leithéid a dhéanamh. Sa chomhthéacs sin, bhí plé teoranta ag oifigigh mo...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (26 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: In October 2023, it was announced that Ireland will jointly host the UEFA EURO 2028 football championships with the UK. This presents a wonderful opportunity to showcase Ireland and our world-class tourism and sport offerings to Europe and the wider world. This will be the largest sporting event Ireland has ever jointly staged. It will also be the largest single international sporting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the main channel for government support for developing sports facilities and purchasing sports equipment for sports clubs and organisations. On 9 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced a record allocation of over €26 million in equipment grants, under the 2023 round of the SCEP. On 29 May 2024, Minister Martin and I announced...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: An Ghaeltacht (25 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Is ceist don Aire Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Imeasctha í lóistín a sholáthar d’Iarrthóir ar Chosaint Idirnáisiúnta agus do theifigh agus níl aon ról ag mo Roinn staidéar dá leithéid a dhéanamh.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). While the National Sports Policy contains the aim referred to in the question, the issue needs to be considered in the context of the completion of a planned roll-out this year and next of a national network of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (19 Jun 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Sport Ireland does not provide capital funding to developments outside the national sports campus. My Department operates two capital funding programmes for sport, namely the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) and the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The SCEP is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and recreation facilities and...