Brendan Griffin

Fine Gael · Kerry

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• 2025-01-15
  LOBBY
  Screen Producers Ireland Arts

  • Informing members of Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media of SPI's pre-budget submission.
• 2025-01-13
  LOBBY
  Galway Film Resource Centre Limited Arts

  • Regional Film and Screen Industries Development
• 2024-11-07
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the match funding arrangements that will be required of successful applicants under the LSSIF announced recently; if different levels will apply to different projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45977/24]
• 2024-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she intends to travel to China; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45258/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will clarify when an organisation (details supplied) first contacted Sport Ireland to make them aware of the issues that have been expressed by athletes in its high-performance programme; when the organisation first become aware of the issues that have been expressed by athletes in its high-performance programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43520/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has been provided with a copy of the report that an organisation (details supplied) recently completed following conducting a cultural review; what the key findings are regarding the treatment of athletes within its high-performance programme; if the findings will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43521/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how Sport Ireland plans to ensure transparency and accountability from an organisation (details supplied) in addressing concerns raised by athletes within its high-performance programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43522/24]
• 2024-10-23
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is satisfied that an organisation (details supplied) fully cooperated with Sport Ireland in addressing the athlete welfare concerns expressed surrounding its high performance programme; if she is satisfied that Sport Ireland took appropriate action given the concerns raised by athletes in its high-performance programme; the specific steps that have since been taken to ensure the protection and well-being of these athletes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43524/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide the monthly television license sales figures in respect of each month beginning with January 2022, including a breakdown of renewals, new license sales, and monthly totals, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42314/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide details of how often she has met the new chairperson of RTE; if these meetings were in person or via video link; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42315/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide details of progress made by her Department regarding the implementation of recommendations made in the EAC review of governance and culture in RTE; if she will provide a breakdown of each recommendation, stating the status of action on each; which target dates have been missed to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42316/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she or her Department have been made aware of any exit packages paid out by RTE in 2024 in respect of former executives; if she will provide a breakdown of the individual amounts paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42317/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects RTE to come under the remit of the comptroller and auditor general; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42318/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects an announcement on allocations in respect of the latest rounds of the large-scale sporting infrastructure fund; the budget that will be available to her; what demand exists in respect of valid applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42319/24]
• 2024-10-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the budget that will be available to her to allocate to successful appellants under the latest round of the sports capital and equipment programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42320/24]
• 2024-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide a progress report on each of the 22 locations which were allocated €19million in funding from the Department and Failte Ireland in April 2021 to build world-class facility centres where water-based activities are a key visitor attraction, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35353/24]
• 2024-07-09
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department will provide financial support to a club (details supplied) in County Kerry to host two events; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29657/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the financial supports available to district motor sport clubs who bring motor sport events to their counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28572/24]
• 2024-07-03
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if alternative funding is available for an artist in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28613/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is aware of any concerns regarding the way athletes are treated in the rowing programme at the National Rowing Centre; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28331/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department has received contact from Sport Ireland or any involved party expressing concerns about the welfare of athletes under high-performance programmes at Rowing Ireland; if so, if she will outline the details and how the matter was followed up; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28332/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is aware of current legal cases involving athletes who have been traumatised by their experience at Rowing Ireland; if she has raised the matter with Sport Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28333/24]
• 2024-07-02
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department, or Sport Ireland, have received the findings of a review into the culture at the high-performance programme at Rowing Ireland, which was initiated in 2021; if so, if she will outline the details of the review ; the action that was taken in response to the findings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28334/24]
• 2024-06-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of State funding that was invested in a facility (details supplied); if the funding invested was protected by any proviso regarding future sale of the asset; if the State has recovered its investment or any part of its investment following the sale of the facility in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26739/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she became aware of a consideration before the RTÉ board concerning a proposed severance package for a senior member of staff, as revealed at the Oireachtas Media Committee meeting of 12 June 2024; if she is aware of the amount involved; her views on whether this expenditure would be excessive and unwarranted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26486/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she most recently met the chairman of RTÉ to discuss severance-related matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26487/24]
• 2024-06-19
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the dates on which she has met the new chairman of RTÉ; if she will clarify the agenda for each of these meetings; if severance payment-related matters were discussed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26488/24]
• 2024-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the current position regarding the next allocations of the sports capital and equipment programme; when the grants will be allocated; if a budget has been agreed; how this compares to the total demand;the total allocation versus eligible demand for the recent equipment scheme; if a similar allocation can be achieved for the remaining capital applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24379/24]
• 2024-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her future plans for funding of RTÉ and other broadcasters and radio film and television sector operators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24378/24]
• 2024-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the latest up-to-date figures regarding TV licence renewal and purchase of TV licences for 2024 versus 2023; the figures for July 2022 to May 2023 inclusive versus July 2023 to May 2024 inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24578/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has received copies of a review (details supplied) concerning bogus self-employment at RTÉ; if not, if she has sought it; if she understands the importance of this review for the future of the national broadcaster; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19829/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will request a copy of the completed Government commissioned report into RTÉ; if she will publish each respective report as they each become available to publish, rather than waiting for both to be published together; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19830/24]
• 2024-05-01
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide details regarding the sports capital and equipment programme in Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19894/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied); if her Department will provide financial support to an organisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18349/24]
• 2024-04-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the latest figures regarding TV licence renewal and purchase for 2024 versus 2023; the end of year figures for same for 2023 as a whole versus 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18417/24]
• 2024-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position on the provision of funding to safeguard the future of RTÉ; if the issue of bogus self-employment and the potential cost to the organisation of this debacle is being considered; the steps she will take in respect of other public service news and broadcasting services; her views on whether these could be dealt with separately and sooner, while the RTÉ issue continues to be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17006/24]
• 2024-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding the publication of the two Government-commissioned reports pertaining to RTÉ; if she has seen either report; if so, when she received the report(s); when each will be published; if Dáil Éireann will have an opportunity to debate the reports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17005/24]
• 2024-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there is any grant aid available for a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17080/24]
• 2024-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what progress has been made on commitments in the programme for Government in respect of developing a wild Atlantic walkway and a Carlingford-to-Cobh coastal route; what stage each project is at; if either is a real priority at this stage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17068/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when a decision will be made on an application for a sports club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11757/24]
• 2024-03-20
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when a grant will issue to a club (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12827/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what measures she can take to assist female sports teams with issues such as pitch availability, sponsorship for team gear, team travel expenses, additional expenses due to nutritional requirements, and for inter-county players, the travel expenses incurred due to training and match travel distances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11475/24]
• 2024-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to supply up-to-date TV licence renewal figures. [11516/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she stands over her comments at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media on 28 November 2023 that the suspension of TV licence advertising was not discussed with her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10717/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will clarify whether the suspension of TV licence advertising was discussed with her Department's officials at operational forum meetings involving her Department's officials, RTÉ and An Post on 12 July, 16 August, 6 September, 11 October and 8 November 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10718/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if notes, minutes or any other form of record were kept in respect of operational forum meetings involving her Department's officials, RTÉ and An Post on 12 July, 16 August, 6 September, 11 October and 8 November 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10719/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will furnish this Deputy with notes, minutes or any other form of records that were kept in respect of operational forum meetings involving her Department's officials, RTÉ and An Post on 12 July, 16 August, 6 September, 11 October and 8 November 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10720/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will furnish this Deputy with details of which officials from her Department attended operational forum meetings with RTÉ and An Post on 12 July, 16 August, 6 September, 11 October and 8 November 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10721/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has been in receipt of oral or written briefings, reports, summaries, notes, minutes or any form of records in respect of operational forum meetings involving her Department's officials, RTÉ and An Post on 12 July, 16 August, 6 September, 11 October and 8 November 2023 when these were received by the Minister; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10722/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is concerned with the lack of accounting and auditing expertise on the RTÉ Board; if she will list the current board members with accounting and auditing expertise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10723/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how long the operational forum meetings involving her Department's officials, RTÉ and An Post have been taking place; if she will provide details of dates of each of these meetings for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10724/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will furnish this Deputy with dated copies of briefings to her by her officials in respect of operational forum meetings involving her Department's officials, RTÉ and An Post on 12 July, 16 August, 6 September, 11 October and 8 November 2023; if she received and read these briefings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10725/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the Chairman of RTÉ briefed her on the appointment of the new company secretary; if so, when the briefing took place; if she scrutinised the appointment process; if copies of correspondence in this regard will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10726/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding the appointment of a new Chair for RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10727/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she or any official in her Department or member of her staff was in receipt of, by any means written, electronic or otherwise, confirmation of RTÉ Remuneration Committee approval of any exit package in respect of any RTÉ employee after 26 September 2023 and before 14 February 2024; if so, if she will provide the details; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10728/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the HR and culture report she commissioned into RTÉ will involve interaction with staff outside of the HR Department; if she is aware that one anonymised survey appears to be the only such engagement to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10729/24]
• 2024-03-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of live television and radio interviews she has given since 17 July 2023 where the primary purpose of the interview was to appeal for compliance with licence requirement and stopping the decline in TV licence revenues; if she will identify each interview; the amount of revenue lost to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10737/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she or her Department was first informed by the Chair of the RTÉ Board (details supplied), or any other person, of concerns regarding the performance of the former Director General of RTÉ; the nature and content of the communications; the action she took in response to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9866/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she or her Department was first informed by the Chair of the RTÉ Board, or any other person, of concerns regarding the operation of barter accounts at RTÉ; the nature and content of the communications; the action she took in response to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9867/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she or her Department has been informed by the Chair of the RTÉ Board, or any other person, of concerns regarding financial, commercial, employment or behavioural irregularities at RTÉ, outside of what has already transpired publicly; the nature and content of the communications; the action she took in response to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9868/24]
• 2024-02-29
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the precise remit given to the Government HR/Governance report into RTÉ; what exactly they are asked to investigate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9933/24]
• 2024-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the two Government commissioned reports into RTÉ will be published; the reason the reports have been delayed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9653/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total value of SCEP applications in the current round under the equipment only category; the number of such applications per county; when he expects allocations to be made for equipment only applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9038/24]
• 2024-02-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an application (details supplied) in County Kerry for the SCEP will be categorised as equipment only; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9039/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to comments made by the RTÉ director general (details supplied) at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts Sport and Media on 14 February 2024, what discussions her Department had with RTÉ and An Post in relation to the stopping of advertising of the TV licence fee in summer 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8494/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to comments made by the RTÉ director general (details supplied) at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts Sport and Media on 14 February 2024, that RTÉ had discussions with her Department and An Post in relation to the stopping of advertising of the TV licence fee in the summer of 2023, and that the decision was made in conjunction with these parties, the reason she informed the committee on 28 November 2023 that the matter had not been discussed with her Department; if she will request that the records of the committee be changed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8495/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to comments made by the RTÉ director general (details supplied) at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts Sport and Media on 14 February 2024, that RTÉ had discussions with her Department and An Post in relation to the stopping of advertising of the TV licence fee, and that the decision was made in conjunction with these parties, if she was party to these discussions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8496/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to comments made by the RTÉ director general (details supplied) at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts Sport and Media on 14 February 2024, that RTÉ had discussions with her Department and An Post in relation to the stopping of advertising of the TV licence fee, and that the decision was made in conjunction with these parties, if she was not party to these discussions, whether she was briefed on these discussions; if so, on what date any such briefing took place; if she will provide a copy of any documentary or digital briefing that exists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8498/24]
• 2024-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media further to comments made by the RTÉ director general (details supplied) at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts Sport and Media on 14 February 2024, that RTÉ had discussions with her Department and An Post in relation to the stopping of advertising of the TV licence fee in the summer of 2023, and that the decision was made in conjunction with these parties, if minutes of these discussions were kept; if so, if these minutes will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8499/24]
• 2024-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for assistance with a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8133/24]
• 2024-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for assistance with a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8159/24]
• 2024-02-20
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for her assistance with a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8015/24]
• 2024-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for future public service broadcasting in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7104/24]
• 2024-02-15
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reduction in revenue generated by TV licence sales (new, renewal and standing order) between July 2022 and January 2023, inclusive versus July 2023 and January 2024, inclusive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7105/24]
• 2024-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what follow-up she gave to correspondence relating to allegations of historic bullying within RTÉ (details supplied); if she or a representative has engaged with the individual with a view to resolving the matter; how she intends to deal with similar cases surfacing in relation to RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5970/24]
• 2024-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date weekly figures regarding TV licence renewal and purchase of TV licences for January 2024 versus January 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5996/24]
• 2024-02-08
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department contributes in any way to the monetary cost of the advertisement of the TV licence fee on platforms; if she will outline details of such expenditure; if she and her Department contribute to the formulation of messaging in any such advertising; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5997/24]
• 2024-02-07
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for support on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5490/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has requested a version of the Grant Thornton Toy Show The Musical report documenting names, where the published report only contains numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4653/24]
• 2024-02-01
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide additional funding to independent broadcasters as a matter of urgency to support their existing news and current affairs coverage in the context of the proliferation of misinformation in public discourse; if she recognises the urgency of this extra funding, particularly in a year of numerous national elections and referendums; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4830/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the latest up to date figures regarding TV licence renewal and purchase of TV licences for 2024 versus 2023; the end of year figures for same for 2023 as a whole versus 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3602/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for a county-by-county breakdown of the latest up-to-date figures regarding TV licence renewal and purchase of TV licences for 2024 versus 2023; the end-of-year figures for same for 2023 as a whole versus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3603/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what supports will be available from her Department to community groups hoping to develop a community swimming pool; if a ringfenced funding stream will be included under the large-scale sporting infrastructure scheme; when she expects the next round of the LSSIF to open for new applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3605/24]
• 2024-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is satisfied that reform of the FAI since 2020 has satisfied the terms of the Government MOU of that year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3606/24]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for future development of the Wild Atlantic Way tourism experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56209/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what progress has been made on the development of an Irish sea coastal route experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56210/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what progress has been made on developing a wild Atlantic walkway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56211/23]
• 2023-12-14
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for the US market in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56212/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she can provide funding towards the running costs of a community gym in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55719/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total value of the ask of local and regional Sports Capital and Equipment Programme applications under the latest scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55742/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the application to host the Grand Depart in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55743/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media how preparations to host the 2024 Europa League final are progressing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55744/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of negotiations to contribute to the redevelopment of Casement Park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55745/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total grant aid allocated to a club in County Kerry (details supplied) since the beginning of the sports capital programme; if she will provide a breakdown of each allocation (year, amount and purpose); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55746/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is engaging with the Garda Commissioner to ensure large sporting events will not be vulnerable to unrest or rioting like what was seen in Dublin recently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55747/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the future plans for the Irish Open (golf); if his Department will continue to support the event; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55748/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding preparations for Team Ireland for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55749/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding preparations for hosting Ryder Cup 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55750/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media what future major international sporting events her Department hopes to bid for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55751/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of current vacancies on the board of RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55853/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the timeline for forthcoming vacancies on the board of RTÉ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55854/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide a list of dates when she met with the chair of RTÉ in 2023; if she will provide the agenda for these meetings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55856/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date figures for television licence renewal and new licences to the most recent week; how these compare with last year; the revenue differences; the percentage differences; the year-to-date total differences in each category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55858/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has met with a company (details supplied) regarding online misinformation; if she is aware that the company recently declined to attend an Oireachtas media committee meeting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55860/23]
• 2023-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department provides funding to the artists support scheme pilot; if so, if she will provide the figures relating to participants and costs accrued to date and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55861/23]
• 2023-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will resolve the situation where sports clubs have been unable to draw down grant aid under the sports capital and equipment programme resulting in bridging loans being required and contractors going unpaid in some cases; if an explanation will be provided for the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52911/23]
• 2023-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if additional funding will be provided to pay sports capital grant claims from sports clubs in County Kerry which have been informed that payments have ceased because the budget has been drawn down for 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52855/23]
• 2023-11-28
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if research has been carried out relating to visitor numbers and spending in locations where there has been displacement of tourism beds by refugees or other state supported accommodation recipients; if the findings will be provided; if she is concerned about any particular locations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51817/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding the latest Sports Capital and Equipment Programme; the number of applications received, per county; the estimated total value of applications from each county; the estimated total value of applications nationwide; the estimated total value of applications under the equipment only, local and regional categories, per county; the total overall budget available for this round of the programme; the anticipated timelines for the announcement of allocations under equipment only, local and regional categories; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51801/23]
• 2023-11-23
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she believes enough is being done to promote the importance of paying the TV licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51813/23]
• 2023-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the total amount spent by her Department on advertisement of and promotion of the TV licence for each of the past five years, including to date in 2023; if additional funding has been spent since the fall off in licence fee renewals in July 2023, if the messaging in formal advertising has changed to try to address the fall off; if beneficiaries of licence fee revenue other than RTÉ have been highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50421/23]
• 2023-11-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date figures relating to TV licence fee renewals and new licences; if she will provide a month-by-month comparison, in tabular format, between 2022 and 2023 showing the number of licences renewed and each new license in each respective month by all transactional methods, and the associated revenue generated by these renewal; if the available figures for November so far would be provided; if the cumulative loss in revenue so far in 2023 (versus the same period in 2022) would be provided; if county by county data exists and, if so, if it will be provided in respect of each category above; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50458/23]
• 2023-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she is reviewing the performance of the RTÉ board in the context of any future further financial aid to RTÉ from the State; if she has considered the evidence and discussion at Oireachtas Committees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45797/23]
• 2023-10-19
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department sees the value in the unscripted TV sector; if she has requested additional tax incentives to be provided for unscripted TV production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45798/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason Parliamentary Question Nos. 541 and 542 of 25 July 2023, which were due for response to this Deputy on 25 July 2023 were not issued until the late afternoon of 26 July 2023 (details supplied); if the delay in responding will be explained; if she, or anyone in her Department in any way by any means sought this delay; the reason the information requested in the Parliamentary Question was released to a newspaper before the Parliamentary Question response issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37391/23]
• 2023-09-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of new TV licences issued and the number of TV licence renewals for week 4 of July 2023 versus the corresponding period in 2022; the number of licence renewals for week 1 of August 2023 versus the corresponding period in 2022; the number of direct debit new licences in July 2023 versus 2022; the number of direct debit licence renewals in July 2023 versus 2022; if she will provide this information in tabular form; the cumulative reduction in both new and renewed licences to date since the beginning of July; the amount of revenue that cumulative amount equates to; how she plans to tackle the trend of falling TV licence fee revenue; how she will replace the revenue lost; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37561/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of TV licences renewed; the number of new TV licences issued for week two of July 2022 and 2023, in tabular form; if she can account for any variations in the numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36313/23]
• 2023-07-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of TV licences renewed, in tabular form; the number of new TV licences issued with a weekly breakdown for June 2022 and June 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36314/23]
• 2023-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of TV licences renewed, in tabular form; the number of new TV licences issued for June 2022 and June 2023; if figures for the first two weeks of July 2022 and 2023 are available; if she can account for any variations in the numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35046/23]
• 2023-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the State has any plans to mark the 250th anniversary, in 2025, of the birth of Daniel O’Connell; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25535/23]
• 2023-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the review of the most recent round of the sports capital and equipment programme will be published; when he expects the next round of the programme to open for new applications; what the anticipated closing date will be for applications; when he expects the first allocations to be announced; the total budget he anticipates for the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23600/23]
• 2023-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding progress on the Wild Atlantic Walkway, as provided for in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23601/23]
• 2023-04-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if free public golf greens and pitch-and-putt holes will be included in the forthcoming round of the sports capital and equipment programme as eligible projects, such as a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20087/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the progress that has been made under the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy to extend brown bin collections to all parts of rural Ireland; and the timelines he envisages for the roll-out of same. [18990/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding the development of the Wild Atlantic walkway; if the possibility of linking the Kerry Way and Dingle Way via Castlemaine harbour has been examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18916/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding the development of the coastal route from Carlingford to Cobh as a tourist experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18917/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the next round of the sports capital and equipment programme will open to new applicants; if the review of the previous round has been presented to her; if a budget for the next round has been agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18919/23]
• 2023-04-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the next round of the large scale-sporting infrastructure fund will open to new applicants; if a budget for the next round has been agreed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18920/23]
• 2023-04-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide further details on the basic income for the arts scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17382/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on new national initiatives to support Irish tourism over the coming decade; if she will outline her priorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8621/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the publication date of the review of the most recent round of the sports capital and equipment programme; when the next round of the sports capital and equipment programme will open to new applicants in Kerry and other counties; the budget that will be available for this programme; if she will provide a breakdown per county of allocations in the most recent round; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8620/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports available for artists particularly in relation to sourcing locations for studio spaces which is a huge problem for artists in County Kerry [8333/23]
• 2023-02-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the Irish Language Service Plan will be finalised for Cahersiveen; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7847/23]
• 2023-02-14
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects the next round of the sports capital and equipment programme to open for new applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6629/23]
• 2023-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position in relation to the development of a Wild Atlantic Walkway, as included in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3666/23]
• 2023-01-26
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position in relation to The Gathering initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3665/23]
• 2023-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when details of the Fáilte Ireland registration process for short-term lets will be available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3655/23]
• 2023-01-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if chalets and converted garages which are unsuitable for long-term letting will be exempted from short-term letting registration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3684/23]
• 2022-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the outlook for the 2023 tourism year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56894/22]
• 2022-11-08
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects the review of the 2021 sports capital and equipment programme to be published; when she expects that a new programme will open for applications; the estimated budget that will be available for allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54318/22]
• 2022-10-20
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice if she has engaged with the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to consider legislative and policy measures to prevent the recording of and subsequent sharing of videos of acts of violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52366/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she plans to open the next round of sports capital grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49906/22]
• 2022-10-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding that she announced for cultural events in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50202/22]
• 2022-10-06
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter (details suppled) regarding funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49198/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position on the Wild Atlantic Walkway and the Carlingford to Cobh Irish Sea Way, as included in the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47508/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for the Invitation initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47507/22]
• 2022-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if suitable premises will be located and financial assistance provided to a club (details supplied); the supports that are available to the club; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47726/22]
• 2022-09-14
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will consider abolishing a payment (details supplied) due to the rising cost of living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44657/22]
• 2022-09-08
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if funding will be provided to a business (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43676/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her Department is monitoring the price of hotel rooms in Ireland; if she is concerned in particular with the prices regularly being charged currently for Dublin hotel rooms and the international competitive reputational disadvantage that such prices may cause; if she proposes any intervention in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32203/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the engagements she has had to date with the car rental industry in relation to the extraordinarily high prices being charged for rentals and the negative impact it is having on Irish tourism; if she will disclose the details of those discussions. [32202/22]
• 2022-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position in relation to the joint application by Ireland and Canada for UNESCO World Heritage status in respect of the transatlantic cable project between Valentia Island and Hearts Content, Newfoundland; if he will provide the latest anticipated timelines for the progression of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31815/22]
• 2022-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a capital grant that had been earmarked for a town (details supplied) in County Kerry by her Department in the past remains available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28681/22]
• 2022-06-02
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when he expects the next round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme to open for new applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28684/22]
• 2022-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding the erection of a State monument in honour of a person (details supplied); if he will provide details of the most recent correspondence within Government in relation to this project; if there is a delay with the project; if so, the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25652/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department in the course of consultation with landowners on its primary function of flood defence infrastructure in future consider ascertaining if landowners would be willing to grant permissive access to those parts of lands for walking or cycling infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11398/22]
• 2022-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason Cloghane and Brandon in County Kerry have not been included in the Kerry cycle route (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11219/22]
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for domestic tourism for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10506/22]
• 2022-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans for international tourism for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10505/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will provide funding for an event (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9614/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects to have the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund reviewed; if she plans to issue a call for new applications under the scheme; if not, if she will be providing additional funding to previously successful recipients who may be short of funding to complete projects; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9628/22]
• 2022-02-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if plans have been considered to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, which will occur in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9633/22]
• 2022-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress she is seeking in 2022 in relation to the commitment in the Programme for Government in respect of creating a wild Atlantic walkway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2311/22]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress that has been made on the commitment in the programme for Government to establish a wild Atlantic walkway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62879/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of overseas visitors to Ireland for 2020; the projected number of overseas visitors to Ireland in the entirety of 2021 in the context of available data; the targeted number of visitors for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62899/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up-to-date position regarding a potential bid by Ireland and other nations to host the 2030 World Cup; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62900/21]
• 2021-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding her review of the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62901/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason a business (details supplied) in County Kerry that commenced trading in July 2020 and provided outdoor dining is being excluded from the outdoor seating grant scheme; if this decision will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56762/21]
• 2021-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason a business (details supplied) in County Kerry that commenced trading in 2021 and provided outdoor dining is being excluded from the outdoor seating grant scheme; if this decision will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56821/21]
• 2021-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if additional funds will be allocated towards the current sports capital and equipment programme to help increase the number of successful applicants and increase the amounts each will receive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54834/21]
• 2021-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will prioritise efforts to develop the Wild Atlantic Walkway as per the commitment in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54833/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter regarding the easing of restrictions on basketball (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53923/21]
• 2021-11-02
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will issue a policy directive to help address the lack of tourism infrastructure in respect of the motor home and campervan market (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52741/21]
• 2021-09-09
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when he expects to announce the sport capital grant allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42420/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of overseas visitors to Ireland in 2020; the projected number of overseas visitors to Ireland in the entirety of 2021; the projected number of visitors for 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40400/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the up to date position regarding a potential bid by Ireland and other nations to host the 2030 World Cup; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40401/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the allocations provided under the large-scale sports infrastructure fund will be topped-up to allow projects to be completed given the difficulties being faced by sporting organisations in providing match funding due to Covid-19 and the construction inflation that has occurred since the original allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40402/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports for Irish writers that have been provided since the beginning of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40403/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of revenue collected annually under the television licence fee; the cost of both collecting and enforcing television licensing; the breakdown for each; the percentage of households compliant with television licensing annually; the net amount the television licence produces per the total number of households in the State; if she is satisfied with this net amount; her views on whether a better system could be considered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40440/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress that has been made on the commitment in the Programme for Government to establish a wild Atlantic walkway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41300/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the progress that has been made on the commitment in the Programme for Government to engage with local communities along the seaboard between Carlingford, County Louth and Cobh, County Cork to establish a continuous coastal experience for visitors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41301/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the process and budgetary provision for capital funding for Gaeltacht sports clubs; the eligibility criteria; the amounts available; the match funding requirements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41302/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on the difficulties persons with Irish language names are experiencing in relation to the EU Digital COVID Certificate particularly in cases in which the name contains a síne fada; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41303/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she plans to visit China; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41304/21]
• 2021-07-27
  PQ
  Asked Housing

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the up-to-date position in relation to the provision of a sewerage scheme for Kilcummin, County Kerry; if the entire village will now be included in the scheme given that there had been concerns in recent months that parts of the village would be excluded from the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40408/21]
• 2021-07-14
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when announcements will be made on the 2020 sports capital programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38277/21]
• 2021-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there is financial assistance available for a person (details supplied) to help with the costs of travel to a competition in Europe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36584/21]
• 2021-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter regarding a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31829/21]
• 2021-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a decision has been made on an application for the Fáilte Ireland adaptation grant by a business (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28369/21]
• 2021-05-19
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a decision will be made on an application for a traditional music festival (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26760/21]
• 2021-05-12
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if grants are available for the upgrading of tourist boats (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24763/21]
• 2021-05-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if clarification will be provided on a matter (details supplied) in relation to the self-catering sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23113/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans with Tourism Ireland for the marketing of Ireland internationally for the post Covid-19 era; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20946/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the sports capital programmes, that is, local, regional and large scale projects; the timelines in respect of each in relation to future allocation announcements and opening for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20947/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if financial supports will be extended into 2022 for tour operators (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21853/21]
• 2021-04-28
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the reopening of the outdoor and self-contained sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22078/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding reopening of park runs in a safe controlled setting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18120/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if legislation will be introduced to regulate road bowling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18956/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter regarding an application under the tourism business continuity scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18982/21]
• 2021-04-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if an application for the restart bed and breakfast grant (details supplied) will be processed as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19132/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) regarding the access to physical activity for disabled persons in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16758/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if advice regarding funding will be provided relating to a matter raised by a person (details supplied). [16870/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17022/21]
• 2021-03-31
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the tourism business continuity scheme will be reopened for applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17460/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the position regarding plans by Fáilte Ireland for the marketing and branding of Killarney, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15060/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when she expects Fáilte Ireland’s platforms for growth capital funding recipients to be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15061/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the destination town initiative in respect of Tralee, County Kerry; the breakdown of expenditure in Tralee under the initiative to date; the future schedule for Tralee under the initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15062/21]
• 2021-03-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a waiver will be put in place for television licences for holiday homes in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13644/21]
• 2021-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if funding or grants are available in circumstances (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12288/21]
• 2021-02-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the recent announcement of Fáilte Ireland grants for chartered skippers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9957/21]
• 2021-02-11
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if grant aid is available to renovate old farm buildings into holiday homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7659/21]
• 2021-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a matter (details supplied) will be addressed and clarified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4415/21]
• 2021-01-20
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2563/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if Sport Ireland will consider erecting signage prohibiting dogs from accompanying walkers and climbers on a mountain trail (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1747/21]
• 2020-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) with regard to Fáilte Ireland guidelines for weddings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44555/20]
• 2020-12-16
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43642/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to indoor training for a sport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42861/20]
• 2020-12-15
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when an application will be finalised for a community council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43076/20]
• 2020-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied). [41710/20]
• 2020-12-03
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the cancellation of the basketball season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40990/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40288/20]
• 2020-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40101/20]
• 2020-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if a financial support package for a facility (details supplied) will be prioritised in recognition of the significant contribution that it makes to the entire tourism offering of the southern region [38791/20]
• 2020-11-18
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports Údarás na Gaeltacht can provide to small businesses in Gaeltacht areas that want to start up or expand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37353/20]
• 2020-11-17
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter in relation to the return to swimming lessons under level 3 restrictions (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36686/20]
• 2020-11-12
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding shooting and fishing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35938/20]
• 2020-11-05
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding one-to-one music lessons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34373/20]
• 2020-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32213/20]
• 2020-10-21
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the restart plus grant will be extended to bed and breakfast operators that have deferred their opening until 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32081/20]
• 2020-10-15
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the date on which the next round of the sports capital programme will open for applications; the budget of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30808/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will address a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29594/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to increase funding to the Arts Council in 2021; if she will provide details of the final Arts Council budget for 2020; if she is continuing to seek additional funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29768/20]
• 2020-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to increase funding to Culture Ireland for the international promotion of writers from Ireland through translation, podcasts and virtual festivals providing new opportunities and income to writers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29769/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the way in which the State plans to commemorate the disappeared from the period of Ireland’s history from 1919 to 1923; if an estimate of the number of persons in this category can be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29419/20]
• 2020-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the amount of funding provided to Irish film production since 2010; if she will increase the amount for 2021; if she has sought to expand the range of productions subject to tax reliefs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29420/20]
• 2020-10-07
  PQ
  Asked Tourism

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of meetings of the Covid-19 response group, as distinct from the tourism recovery task force, that have taken place since the start of July; if she recognises the value of this group which first met on 27 February 2020 and subsequently met on a regular basis throughout March, April, May and June; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29223/20]
• 2020-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Media

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht her views on the importance of investment in sport as set out in the national sports policy; if she will continue to increase investment in sport along the trajectory established in budgets 2019 and 2020 following the publication of the national sports policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27747/20]
• 2020-09-23
  PQ
  Asked Media

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht if Údarás na Gaeltachta will provide grant aid to a business (details supplied) in County Kerry for roof repairs to its premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25866/20]
• 2020-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Media

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht if the restart plus grant will be extended to bed and breakfast operators that have deferred their opening until 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24218/20]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress which is being made in increasing the number of rural recreational officers nationwide from 20 to 40; the way in which a community organisation may avail of such a new position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27293/17]
• 2017-06-20
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps she is taking to simplify the process for Leader applications and the lengthy steps that each application has to pass through, in view of the fact that the system is slow and not responsive to the needs of applicants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28109/17]
• 2017-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if dormant accounts funding will be made available to a community organisation (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26483/17]
• 2017-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will make funding available to a local community group (details supplied) in County Kerry to put in place signage to indicate special areas of conservation, SAC, and special protection areas, SPA, and related information; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26312/17]
• 2017-06-01
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding which will be made available for Leader in 2017 and 2018; when the next funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26473/17]
• 2017-05-30
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the National Parks and Wildlife Service will make or has made a submission on a planning application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25377/17]
• 2017-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the steps being taken to create a fire barrier to prevent a forest fire in Killarney National Park, County Kerry. [24092/17]
• 2017-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23484/17]
• 2017-05-16
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding hill burning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22726/17]
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her views on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21452/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will consider a minor grant scheme for local authorities to administer to community projects aimed at preserving old photographs and video footage in their respective localities; her views on preserving such valuable historical records before they get lost or destroyed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20392/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the timeframe for the completion and full opening of Killarney House; her plans for 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20380/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding will be made available to an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19433/17]
• 2017-05-02
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the stage and details of provisions of proposed legislation governing hedge cutting; the way the interests of farmers will be protected in line with wildlife; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20040/17]
• 2017-04-12
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will fund the continuation of the SSRI scheme (details supplied). [18441/17]
• 2017-04-04
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if a facility will be improved (details supplied). [16122/17]
• 2017-03-28
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the legislation on the time for burning will be completed; and if the time will be extended in 2017 to 31 March, in view of the wet and damp weather prevailing and further delays will lead to overgrowth and risk of fire spreading in future years. [15095/17]
• 2017-03-21
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason not-for-profit community child care centres are not permitted to apply for Leader funding under the current rural development programme; her plans to include community child care centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13521/17]
• 2017-03-09
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the status of permits in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12485/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the actions of the 2017 Action Plan for Jobs to support entrepreneurship and job creation in the Gaeltacht. [11591/17]
• 2017-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans to increase the number of Irish speakers across the Civil Service. [11769/17]
• 2017-03-02
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the reason a facility (details supplied) in County Kerry did not qualify for capital funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10873/17]
• 2017-03-01
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when legislation on the time for burning will be completed; and if the time will be extended to 31 March 2017, in view of wet and damp weather prevailing, as further delays will lead to overgrowth and risk of fire spreading in future years. [10595/17]
• 2017-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding plans for the regulation of mixed martial arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9756/17]
• 2017-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding is available to open an arts centre in Tralee, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8652/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding extending the spring gorse burning season; her views on the prospect of spring wildfires such as those that have threatened homes and native oak forests in Killarney National Park and many other areas in recent years; her plans for 2017 to reduce this risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3844/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the timeframe for the completion and full opening of Killarney House; her plans for 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3843/17]
• 2017-01-31
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding is available in relation to a matter (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4056/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding is available to assist a commemorative event (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1559/17]
• 2016-12-13
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding will be available through Leader for a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40038/16]
• 2016-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if bilateral agreements with Canada on the issue of driving licences that are in place in respect of Newfoundland, Manitoba and Ontario will be extended to cover Nova Scotia, British Columbia and the remaining parts of Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38346/16]
• 2016-11-30
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if there is funding available to carry out repairs to the lake shore at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38076/16]
• 2016-09-29
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will outline her efforts on behalf of the post office network in budget 2017 negotiations; if she will seek a major funding increase for the network; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27918/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when new regulations in respect of gorse burning and hedge cutting will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26651/16]
• 2016-09-27
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she will increase matching funding to optimum levels to draw down the optimum amount of European funding for community and rural development; the amounts involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26688/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if grant aid is available to renovate a listed building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25597/16]
• 2016-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding funding for an area (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25644/16]
• 2016-07-19
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will investigate an allegation (details supplied); the reason a substantive response has not issued to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22028/16]
• 2016-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, in the context of turf cutting, she plans to amend the 1976 Act to authorise suitable authorities to arrest or search persons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21203/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if turf cutters will be allowed to cut turf on a bog (details supplied); if it will be granted de-designation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20113/16]
• 2016-07-07
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will approve a grant to a club (details supplied) to allow the club commence works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20210/16]
• 2016-06-28
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will provide maps of the parts of Kilgarrylander, classified as flood plain or at flood risk from the River Maine under the Irish coastal protection strategy in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18141/16]
• 2016-06-23
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will grant a section 32 permit to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17819/16]
• 2016-06-23
  VOTE
  The Arts

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 14–94
• 2016-06-21
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to outline the funding and supports in place for a person (details supplied) who wishes to establish a business in the Gaeltacht area of County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17237/16]
• 2016-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide maps of the parts of Kilgarrylander classified as flood plain or at flood risk from the River Maine in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16534/16]
• 2016-06-16
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if persons will be able to burn scrub up to the end of March 2017 and cut hedges from 1 August 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16526/16]
• 2016-06-15
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will permit turf cutters to cut turf on a bog (details supplied) following the redesignation of 46 natural and heritage areas in the first 100 days in Government, as per the programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16324/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will support a matter (details supplied) regarding a business operator; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13573/16]
• 2016-05-31
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 853 of 6 April 2016, if she will reconsider the introduction of the Bóthar Aise scheme, even on a pilot basis, in County Kerry to help address the appalling state of some roads in the Gaeltacht which are a necessary part of our infrastructure and vital to help keep the Irish language alive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13634/16]
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the further development of Killarney House; if she will visit the house to see progress to date and consider further potential; if she is committed to the completion of the project; if she will provide the capital and current finance required for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12135/16]
• 2016-05-25
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will permit a proposal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12216/16]
• 2016-05-24
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide the employment details and social insurance record of a person (details supplied) to the state pension (contributory) section without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11711/16]
• 2016-05-18
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a person (details supplied) is permitted to remove gravel that was deposited on lands after recent flooding of a nearby river; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10886/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the development of a site; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9605/16]
• 2016-05-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if farmers in special areas of conservation will be permitted to clear scrub off their lands to avoid ineligible area penalties without the requirement for planning or any other approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9910/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will make land available in the vicinity of Muckross Abbey for a public burial ground for Killarney in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5703/16]
• 2016-04-06
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to re-introduce the bóthar áise scheme, given the deteriorating condition of some roads in Gaeltacht areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5697/16]
• 2016-03-22
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the status and timelines regarding the staffing recruitment and opening of Killarney House, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5021/16]
• 2016-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Public

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will liaise with Kerry County Council to have gravel removed from parts of the River Flesk, where it is causing a blockage, causing the water to flood the adjoining area and properties when the river is in flood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1646/16]
• 2016-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will liaise with his Canadian counterparts to ensure that Irish electricians will have their qualifications fully recognised in Canada, and not have to sit the Red Seal examination as a pre-requisite for working in Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1600/16]
• 2016-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Foreign

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to liaise with his Spanish counterparts to ascertain the status of a case involving two Irish persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1639/16]
• 2016-01-14
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht why funding for a festival (details supplied) was cut, if it will be restored; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1638/16]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide funding to carry out maintenance and basic repair work on sections of the Daingean Uí Chúis Way between Tralee and Camp, as many parts are in very poor condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45907/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount invested in capital and current expenditure in the Irish language development centre in Baile an Fheirtéaraigh in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45859/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider an appropriate way to mark the upcoming 50th anniversary of the filming of "Ryan's Daughter" on the Daingean Uí Chúis Peninsula in County Kerry, which was a major landmark for the film industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45860/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the specific efforts she has made since my most recent correspondence in relation to addressing outstanding matters with the Laune Anglers Association relating to the management of beat 3 of the River Laune in County Kerry; if this Deputy's correspondence in relation to same will be responded to with an updated position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45916/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeframe for the completion of all aspects of work at Killarney House in County Kerry, including the date of opening, when staff recruitment will commence and the number of positions that will be advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45926/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to repair and resurface roads in Killarney National Park in County Kerry in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45927/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will request a meeting with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to address safety for jarveys and their passengers crossing the N22 opposite the main entrance gate to the Killarney National Park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45928/15]
• 2015-12-17
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the metal structures for tying up jarveys' horses at Ross Castle will be relocated to the opposite side of the roadway, as the current location results in gravity carrying the horses' urine across the roadway, which persons must walk and cycle through; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45929/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the efforts she has made since the wildfires of spring 2015 which threatened large parts of Killarney National Park in County Kerry to ensure that the national park will not be as vulnerable to wildfires, deliberately started or otherwise, in spring 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43460/15]
• 2015-12-08
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if Killarney National Park in County Kerry has an effective defence against wildfire; if a co-ordinated approach to by her is required; if she will renew efforts to put such an approach in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43461/15]
• 2015-12-01
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if additional benches will be provided at various locations (details supplied) in Killarney National Park in County Kerry so that persons may rest if they need to, particularly those with mobility issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42773/15]
• 2015-11-24
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide funding to a co-operative (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41528/15]
• 2015-10-22
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if capital funding will be made available for a project (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36974/15]
• 2015-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the up-to-date position on her efforts to bring about a fair deal for owners of hen harrier designated lands; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35040/15]
• 2015-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will urgently address the condition of the roads in Killarney National Park; if patching works will be carried out immediately as a matter of health and safety in advance of more substantial works to fully resurface the roads; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35050/15]
• 2015-10-08
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide details, of expenditure on the roads in Killarney National Park in each year since 2004; of where precisely this money was spent; if she will request supplementary funding for the roads in 2015, given the gravity of the current situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35051/15]
• 2015-10-01
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to recruit staff at Killarney House; if she will provide details of the breakdown of staff; when the recruitment process will begin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33765/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on efforts to eradicate Japanese knotweed; the amount her Department is spending on the problem in 2015; if there is European funding that her Department may apply for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30668/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a letter will issue to a body (details supplied) relating to the management of a fishery in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32029/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a letter will issue to a body (details supplied) relating to proposed works on a fishery in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32030/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if additional signage will be erected in Killarney National Park at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32220/15]
• 2015-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Arts

  Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if foliage will be trimmed back in Killarney National Park at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32221/15]