Results 101-120 of 286 for long speaker:Jack Chambers

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (16 Dec 2021)

Jack Chambers: Equality in sport is a key priority for Government. Our overall vision is for women to have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential while enjoying a lifelong involvement in sport. Both the Programme for Government and the National Sports Policy are unequivocal in their commitment to making this a reality. The aim in the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 is to eliminate the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Key Priorities and Legislation of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (24 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...their localities to help them be more active. We are also delighted that Sport Ireland published its new high performance strategy for 2021 to 2032, which received full Government approval. It is a long-term plan for the Irish high performance system over the next three Olympic and Paralympic cycles. This high performance strategy will support and enhance Ireland’s position...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...for sporting organisations in their planning for this year. In terms of sports clubs, the 2020 funding provided support for more than 166 rugby clubs, more than 400 grassroots and League of Ireland clubs, along with more than 33,000 Gaelic games teams. In addition, support was provided to 1,637 clubs throughout the country as part of small grant schemes operated by local sports...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...and its development as an Irish Language Centre is referenced in the National Development Plan.  Gaelphobal ThamhlachtaThis project involved the development of an Irish Language Centre situated in Tallaght village. Áras Chrónáin, Cluain DolcáinThis long-standing Irish Language Centre situated in Clondalkin was provided with funding for the upgrade of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (11 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...of Understanding with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) does stipulate a number of commitments from the FAI in relation to the development of Irish soccer which will greatly benefit the game in the long term. The Memorandum of Understanding requires the FAI to develop a new strategic plan for a period of between 3 - 5 years in compliance with good governance practice and...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...2 is to provide for the delegation of a level of operational control to the force commander. The legislation simply provides for the current de facto position and does not alter the existing long-standing legislative provision set out in the Defence (Amendment) Act 2006. In particular, I wish to assure the Senator that the wording of section 2, including the definition of "international...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Jack Chambers: .... 2 and some of the other amendments, I know these were discussed on Committee Stage. I am concerned that if this amendment No. 2 was accepted it would result in a fundamental change to what is a long-standing and settled policy in regard to the despatch of military contingents for overseas service. It might be useful to set out briefly the quite strict limitations in law on the roles...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Further Revised) (14 Jul 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...people back to work and promoting recovery. The capital is very important. Sports capital hits every community in every corner of the country and has positive regional employment benefits as well as long-term benefits around participation in sport. That has to be underpinned with backing, and we will be seeking to increase it beyond the €40 million baseline so more projects will...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Institutes of Technology (23 Jun 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...their sport. I am aware that Sport Ireland, the statutory agency tasked with promoting sport in Ireland, has been working in close partnership with the association and is committed to supporting the long-term strategic development of the sport in Ireland. I can also inform the Deputy that Sport Ireland is in the early stages of conducting a feasibility study on the development of a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...in their clubs and being active now that sporting activity has reopened. I hope we will have pods of six involved in boxing from early July. Many indoor sports that have been restricted for such a long period will be able to reopen to a much greater extent, which will also improve participation. I thank Deputy Gould for tabling the question.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Jun 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...an in-person event in respect of this topic later this year that I hope those involved in providing sport for young people can attend and listen to their needs with a view to improving the situation in the long term. The sports capital and equipment programme, SCEP, supports the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sport and Recreational Development (22 Jun 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...secondary school children to actively participate in sport and physical activity. This is a central component of the recently launched Sport Ireland Participation Plan (2021-2024) and reflects the long term commitment made in the National Sports Policy that ‘all children enjoy their sporting experiences and have the physical literacy to underpin their participation in sport and...

Annexation of Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...the Government condemns these attacks and also addresses the disproportionate impact of Israeli strikes on civilians in the Gaza Strip. The impact on children is especially worrying, including the long-term psychosocial impact of the trauma. As many Deputies have raised today, the escalation has worsened an already difficult humanitarian situation. Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Facilities (28 Apr 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...I intend holding an in-person event around this topic later this year where I hope those involved in providing sport for our young people can attend and listen to their needs with a view to improving the situation in the long term.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (20 Apr 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...in recognising the ongoing impact that the global Covid-19 pandemic and associated public health measures are having on the sports sector and on our Gaeltacht communities. Due to level 5 restrictions, there has been a long period in which we have experienced the effective cessation of all sporting activity. That was until yesterday when the return of more high-performance sports and...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (20 Apr 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...the coming years. I thank everyone for their time and attention and am happy to take questions. I have to leave early because the Business Committee has been called at 5 p.m., so I will try to stay on as long as possible after then.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Key Priorities for the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media: Discussion (20 Apr 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...gaps. I will ask Sport Ireland to send the committee a note on that initiative and a timeline concerning when it will be concluded. It is, however, significant work which could have a major long-term impact on how we fund sport and sports infrastructure.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Feb 2021)

Jack Chambers: ...and the matters raised therein are being considered with a view to the issue of a response at the earliest possible date. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have had extensive engagement with the long-established representative body for the businesses in question. In addition to this body regularly participating in meetings of the Sports Monitoring Group which I chair, my officials and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Digital Hubs (27 Jan 2021)

Jack Chambers: ..., Baile an Sceilg, Co Chiarraí. This is one of 30 hubs being developed by Údarás na Gaeltacht across the Gaeltacht nationally. The facility will be constructed to NZEB standard, with LEEN certification, incorporating long-term energy efficiency and carbon reduction capacity, and the project will incorporate the upgrading of the waste water treatment system on the site...

Other Questions: Irish Language (19 Nov 2020)

Jack Chambers: In line with the 20-year strategy for the Irish language and Foras na Gaeilge's understanding of best practice in promoting the Irish language it is recognised that there should be an emphasis on long-term, strategic language planning. Preliminary consultation meetings were held by Foras na Gaeilge, in conjunction with Conradh na Gaeilge and Glór na nGael, with stakeholders in 2019....