Results 261-280 of 10,035 for speaker:Martin Cullen

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (10 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: As at 1 May 2009, there were 16 officers at principal officer level and higher working in the Department.

Written Answers — National Concert Hall: National Concert Hall (10 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 121 of 21 October last. The procurement phase of the redevelopment of the National Concert Hall is progressing. In accordance with the Government decision, it is a design, build, finance and maintain PPP project. Two participating consortia submitted tenders on 25 September 2009 for the project. These tenders are being evaluated at present....

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (5 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Special funding of €2.5 million was allocated from the dormant accounts fund for the appointment of 20 Sports Inclusion Development Officers (SIDOs) in Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) in 2008. The SIDOs were appointed on two-year contracts to provide opportunities for persons with a disability to participate in sport and physical activity. A network of 33 LSPs has been set up throughout...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (5 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: In 1997, the venue referred to by the Deputy received capital funding of IR£100,000 (€127,000) from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht & the Islands under a scheme called the Cultural Development Incentive Scheme. I understand that in 2003/2004, under a scheme operated by the Cultural Cinema Consortium, a capital grant of €750,000 was awarded for the expansion of the cinema....

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (5 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 175, inclusive, together. Under the Sports Capital Programme, which is administered by my Department, and part funded from the proceeds of the National Lottery, funding is allocated to sporting and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. Since 1998, over €725 million has been allocated to over 7,400...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (5 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: All applications received before the Sports Capital Programme deadline are assessed according to the Programme's assessment criteria as outlined in the terms and conditions of the programme. These criteria, which are issued with application forms, can be summarised as follows: the extent to which projects increase active participation and result in improved standards of sport especially in...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Government support for the horse and greyhound racing industries is provided under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, which was established under the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001. In 2004, the Government put in place regulations to increase the limit of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund from €254m to €550m to continue the Fund for a further four years to 2008. By the end of...

Written Answers — Film Industry Development: Film Industry Development (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No 390 of Tuesday 20 October 2009.

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: This Department does not have plans to introduce a national endowment plan for the arts.

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: While the Report referred to by the Deputy was compiled and produced by DKM, they were assisted in the terms of reference and the identification of research material by qualified economists in my own Department. While the Department has previously produced related documents viz the Arts and Culture programme in 2008 it was considered that added value would be obtained by having an...

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The information requested by the Deputy is below in Tabular format. Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, which is administered by my Department, grant aid to a maximum of €3.8 million is provided to Local Authorities towards the capital costs of new swimming pools or the refurbishment of existing pools, subject in both cases to the total grant not exceeding 80% of the eligible...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The most effective process for giving effect to this commitment is being considered by my Department in the context of input to the Animal Health and Welfare Bill which is being drafted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The elements of the Department's Vote which are part-funded by the proceeds of the National Lottery are as follows: - Subhead C.1: Grants for sporting bodies and for the provision of sports and recreational facilities under the Sports Capital Programme; - Subhead C.3: Grant-in-Aid provided to the Irish Sports Council in respect of general assistance to sports organisations and expenditure in...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Details, including costs, of the documents produced by external consultants on behalf of the Department from 2005 to 2009 (to date) are set out in tabular form below. In accordance with Department of Finance guidelines, the Department commissions reports from consultants only where specialised knowledge or expertise, which is not available in the Department or elsewhere in the public service,...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: Operational responsibility for both tourism marketing and the development of specific products, such as golf tourism, rests with the tourism agencies. There is no doubt but that the period to date in 2009 has been very difficult for tourism globally with all major international tourism destinations showing decreased numbers of visitors. In that context, the golf tourism market is, like other...

Written Answers — Arts Facilities: Arts Facilities (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: As the Deputy may be aware, a national audit of sports facilities is underway. This is being carried out in two phases. Phase one of the audit is complete and focused on national and regional sports facilities. Phase two is the compilation of a list of facilities at local level and commenced in 2008 with the assistance of local authorities. The opportunity was taken to gather information...

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: The Per Cent for Art scheme, when launched, was accompanied by a set of guidelines to assist with its implementation. The Guidelines included a commitment to review the scheme and this process is currently underway. The review of the working and implementation of the Per Cent for Art Guidelines has been undertaken through an Inter-Departmental Group, chaired by the Department. This Group,...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: As previously stated in the response to Parliamentary Question No. 391 of 20 October 2009, the Government approved a reduction of 10% in the fees for non-executive chairpersons and members of boards of state bodies with effect from 1 May 2009. The Department informed all relevant bodies accordingly and all these bodies are obliged to comply with this requirement. The bodies in question are...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 787 and 788 together. Full details of the assessment process were set out in my reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 112 and 122 (37219/09 and 37218/09) put down by the Deputy on 21 October 2009. All applications which were recommended for funding following the assessment process were allocated funding in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Full details of all allocations...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (3 Nov 2009)

Martin Cullen: In accordance with the provisions of section 8(1) of the National Tourism Development Authority Act, 2003, it is a day-to-day matter for Fáilte Ireland to establish and maintain registers of hotels, guesthouses, holiday camps, holiday hostels, caravan sites, camping sites, approved holiday cottages, holiday apartments, motor hotels and youth hostels. Fáilte Ireland has no legislative...