Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 477: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review on the swimming pools programme was completed; the value of savings to the Exchequer generated by the implementation of the conclusions from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33391/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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The Value for Money and Policy Review Report of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme is being finalised at present. The Report is examining, among other things, how the programme has worked to date, what has been achieved and what changes, if any, are required to ensure its effective and efficient delivery.

Following consideration of the recommendations, it is my intention to publish the Report and to launch a new round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme. Until such time as the recommendations are assessed and implemented, it is not possible to indicate what savings, if any, might arise in the administration of the programme. There is a provision of €184m in the National Development Plan, 2007-2013 in respect of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme.

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 478: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review on the Irish Sports Council was completed; the value of savings to the Exchequer generated by the implementation of the conclusions from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33392/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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It is expected that the Value for Money Review on the Irish Sports Council will be completed shortly. The purpose of value for money reviews is to ascertain if value for money is being achieved, having regard to the aims and objectives of the organisation or scheme under review. At this time it is not possible to estimate, what savings, if any may be generated following the review.

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 479: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review on the Irish Film Board was completed; the value of savings to the Exchequer generated by the implementation of the conclusions from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33393/07]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 480: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review on the arts and cultural capital enhancement scheme was completed; the value of savings to the Exchequer generated by the implementation of the conclusions from this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33394/07]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 481: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review of the Arts Council will be completed; the anticipated savings to the Exchequer due to the implementation of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33395/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 to 481, inclusive, together.

It is expected that the Value for Money Reviews on the Film Board, the Arts and Culture Capital Enhancement Support Scheme (ACCESS) and the Arts Council will be completed in 2008. The purpose of the reviews is to ascertain if value for money is being achieved, having regard to the aims and objectives of the organization or scheme under review. At this stage it would be premature to comment on the outcome of the reviews until they have been completed.

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 482: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review of the horse and greyhound fund will be completed; the anticipated savings to the Exchequer due to the implementation of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33396/07]

Séamus Brennan (Dublin South, Fianna Fail)
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The value for money review of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund is expected to commence in 2008. At this stage no precise date has yet been set for the completion of the review. The purpose of value for money reviews is to ascertain if value for money is being achieved, having regard to the aims and objectives of the organisation or scheme under review. At this time it is not possible to comment on the outcome of the review.