Written answers
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism
Departmental Reports
11:00 pm
Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 525: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of reports commissioned in his Department to date in the years 2002 to date in 2008; the reason for each report; the cost of each report; the person who carried out the report; the duration for each report; the date each report was finished or launched; that number that have been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27598/08]
Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The number of reports commissioned by my Department from June 2002 to date was 24, the details of which are set out in tabular form.
In respect of implementation, some of the reports were commissioned not to produce recommendations for action but, rather, to quality assure or otherwise evaluate existing measures. In such cases, issues of implementation do not necessarily arise.
In accordance with Department of Finance guidelines, my Department commissions reports only where specialised knowledge or expertise, which is not available in the Department or elsewhere in the public service, is required for a temporary period or where independent evaluation of the Department's work is required.
| Title | Reason | Cost (€) | Commissioned Person/Body | Approximate Duration | Data Finished or Launched | Implementation |
| Examination of the Asgard | To review the condition of the Asgard and comment on restoration/conservation. | 1,495 | John Kearon | 1 month | April 2003 | Implemented. |
| External Evaluation of Sports Capital Programme Expenditure Review Report | To externally evaluate the Sports Capital Programme Expenditure Review Report. | 4,904 | Raymond Burke Consulting | 1 month | October 2003 | Not applicable. |
| Assessment of Feasibility and Cost of the Morton Stadium | To assess the feasibility and cost, including the ongoing running costs, of the Morton Stadium. | 12,100 | Holohan Leisure | 2 months | November 2003 | Arising from the Report, annual financial support was provided through the Irish Sports Council towards the operational costs and upkeep of the stadium. |
| Review of the Role and Function of the Irish Manuscripts Commission | To review the role of the Irish Manuscripts Commission (IMC), founded in 1928. | 44,165 | CHL Consulting | 7 months | June 2004 | IMC established as a Company limited by guarantee, in accordance with review, in 2005. |
| Towards an International Arts and Culture Strategy for 21st Century | To develop an international arts and culture strategy. | 18,000 | Eugene Downes | 13 months | July 2004 | Implemented. |
| Review of and Outline Business Plan for the James Joyce Centre | To examine the activities of the James Joyce Centre and its financial viability and then to determine an appropriate business plan for the Centre. | 27,830 | CHL Consulting | 2 months | June 2005 | Centre relaunched in June 2006. Business Plan being implemented. |
| Feasibility Study Beckett | To determine the viability of establishing a Beckett Centenary Festival in 2006. | 9,163 | L. Barnes | 9 months | August 2005 | Festival recommended and held in 2006. |
| Evaluation of Local Sports Partnership Programme | To establish the level of progress achieved by the existing Local Sports Partnerships against the outcomes defined by the Irish Sports Council. | 54,450 | Fitzpatrick Associates | 7 months | October 2005 | Report currently being implemented, as appropriate. |
| Advisory Services re Target for Increased Visitor Numbers to be Achieved by Spencer Dock International Conference Centre | To set an appropriate target for increased visitor numbers to be achieved by Spencer Dock International Conference Centre Consortium. | 12,342 | Indecon International Economic Consultants | 1 month | December 2005 | Implemented. |
| Culture Ireland Strategy Report | To develop a Strategy for Culture Ireland. | 10,890 | Eugene Downes | 6 months | 2006 | Currently being implemented. |
| Singapore/Hong Kong Culture Initiative Report | To advise on a Singapore/Hong Kong culture initiative. | 8,470 | Richard Wakely | 10 months | 2006 | Currently being implemented. |
| Analysis of the Effect of Possible Changes to Section 481 of 2006 Finance Bill | To provide an analysis of possible changes to Section 481 of the Finance Bill 2006. | 9,438 | Patrick Clancy | 2 months | January 2006 | Implemented. |
| Report on Future Opportunities to Promote Contemporary Art from Ireland through International Engagements | To advise on future opportunities to promote contemporary art from Ireland through international engagements. | 8,500 | Visual Arts Ireland | 5 months | April 2006 | Currently being implemented. |
| Title | Reason | Cost (€) | Commissioned Person/Body | Approximate Duration | Data Finished or Launched | Implementation |
| Showcasing and Networking Opportunities Abroad and in Ireland | To advise on theatre showcasing and networking opportunities abroad and domestically. | 11,500 | Irish Theatre Institute | 6 months | May 2006 | Currently being implemented. |
| Close-Up — The International Promotion of Irish Film and Irish Filmmakers | To advise on the international promotion of Irish film and film-makers. | 15,000 | Irish Film Institute | 3 months | June 2006 | Currently being implemented. |
| Report on Certain Matters Affecting Bord na gCon | Following allegations regarding corporate governance irregularities, the drug-testing regime operated and the dismissal of the CEO of Bord na gCon, it was decided that an independent examination was required. | 37,667 | Tim Dalton | 5 months | June 2006 | Report currently being implemented, as appropriate. |
| National Concert Hall — DKM Report | To review the economic benefits of the proposed redevelopment of the National Concert Hall. | 19,273 | DKM Consultants | 3 months | July 2006 | Redevelopment underway. |
| Advisory Report on International Strategy for the Promotion of Classical Music for Culture Ireland | To advise on an international strategy for the promotion of classical music. | 6,122 | Donagh Collins | 5 months | October 2006 | Currently being implemented. |
| Church Records Framework Strategy | To compile baseline survey of church records. | 7,623 | John Grenham | 6 months | November 2006 | Findings incorporated into implementation of project plan. |
| Evaluation of Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme Value for Money and Policy Review Report | To independently evaluate the Report, in accordance with Department of Finance's Framework and Guidelines on Expenditure Reviews. | 3,354 | Raymond Burke Consulting | 2 months | January 2007 | Not applicable. |
| Review of Operation of Heritage Fund | To facilitate preparation of updating legislation. | 8,800 | Séan Cromien | 6 months | September 2007 | Draft legislation under preparation. |
| Progress on Implementation of James Joyce Centre Business Plan | To review the progress on implementation of the James Joyce Centre Business Plan. | 20,570 | CHL Consulting | 2 months | November 2007 | Being implemented |
| Analysis and Evaluation of the Potential Economic Benefits to Ireland from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. | To analyse and evaluate the potential economic benefits to Ireland in the sporting, business and tourism areas from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. | 114,000 | Indecon International Economic Consultants | 12 months | February 2008 | Currently under consideration. |
| Analysis of the Sports Facility Provision in Ireland. | To carry out an analysis of the sports facility provision in Ireland to assist the Department in developing a sports facilities strategy. | 113,740 | Holohan Leisure | 16 months | July 2008 | Currently under consideration. |
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