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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ionaid Oidhreachta (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: A new interpretive exhibition will be there in the visitor centre exhibition space. There will be improved external signage and interpretation at the visitor centre, a redesigned reception and ticketing zone and improved staff welfare and accommodation facilities. As the Deputy mentioned, staff are very important. There will be improved visitor movement and circulation through the centre...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Business Supports (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as an ábhar seo a ardú ar maidin. As Deputy Stanton is aware, the power up grant scheme was announced in the budget to deliver a grant of €4,000 to eligible businesses right around the country. The scheme follows the success of the increased cost of business, ICOB, scheme which has paid out more than €244 million to 75,000...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On Monday, 4 November, Minister Martin and I announced the second round of funding allocations under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). This follows the first LSSIF round of allocations announced in January 2020. The total amount of grants awarded under this round is €173 million, benefiting 35 individual projects. With this announcement, the cumulative investment from...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On Monday last, 4 November, Minister Martin and I announced the second round of funding allocations under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). This follows the first LSSIF round of allocations announced in January 2020. The total amount of grants awarded in round 2 is €173 million, benefiting 35 individual projects. With this announcement, the cumulative investment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On Monday, 4 November, Minister Martin and I announced the second round of funding allocations under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). This follows the first LSSIF round of allocations announced in January 2020. The total amount of grants awarded is €173 million, benefiting 35 individual projects. With this announcement, the cumulative investment from the Large Scale...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: On 25 September, Minister Martin and I announced €230 million in grants for sports clubs and facilities under phase 2 of the Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme). Over a quarter of a billion euro has been allocated to community sports clubs and facilities in 2024, taking account of the earlier equipment-only allocation of €26...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Events (7 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: The Government continues to support the hosting of major sports events in Ireland and to explore further hosting opportunities. This is evidenced by the Government’s support for events such as the annual US College Football Classic since 2022, the hosting of the UEFA Europa League Final in 2024, the Ryder Cup in 2027 in Limerick and the EURO 2028 football championships. The new...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire, an Teachta Martin. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an gcoiste as an deis a thabhairt dom plé a dhéanamh ar thionchar an Mheastacháin Fhorlíontach theicniúil don chlár spóirt. Budget 2025 was a significant moment for Irish sport. Two years ahead of schedule, the Government doubled funding for sport compared to 2018...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: I thank the Deputy for the kind comments, not just today but always. It is very encouraging. The velodrome is about to go to tender. It is hoped that the tender will be awarded in quarter 2 next year. It will be published on etenders.gov.ie very soon. The go-ahead was given by the Government during the summer. I am also very glad that the project in Limerick got the go-ahead under the...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: We welcome that. God forbid.

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That money has been allocated for drawdowns that were expected this year. Those are really grants from 2020. It is not realistic that anything we announced the other day will draw down before the end of the year from the LSSIF funding that we announced this year. It is money from the previous year. It is a matter for the Minister with the overall subheads, so maybe she wants to answer it....

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That is not money from sport today. It is money not drawn on previous projects, which is part of the issue, and part of the reason we brought in the use it or lose it clause. On Kinsale in particular, I visited the centre with the Acting Chairman so I am familiar with the project. We said that all valid applications will be placed on the reserve list. I can confirm that the Kinsale...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: That was part of the application matrix and the scoring system. On the exact mechanics, I suppose there will be engagement between the Department and the associations or clubs. That will realistically be after Christmas. There is no point saying they will hear soon. There is other work to do, but the Kinsale application is valid and that is good news. They will be on the reserve list.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 118. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45323/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 119. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45325/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 120. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45326/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 121. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45327/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 122. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45330/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: 123. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when an assessment of needs will take place for a child (details supplied). [45331/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Budgets (5 Nov 2024)

Thomas Byrne: Current funding for the North South Language Body, including Foras na Gaeilge, is approved by the North South Ministerial Council. The NSMC approved current funding allocation to Foras na Gaeilge, from my Department in 2024 is €12,378,239, which is 75% of the approved allocation, with the remaining 25% funding from the Department for Communities, Northern Ireland. In addition, my...