126. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the funding and support provided by his Department for grassroot soccer clubs in the Dublin mid-west area; the new schemes he is proposing for clubs over the next term of Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22644/25]
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127. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps that Monaghan County Council should take to secure funding for a swimming pool in Carrickmacross. [22862/25]
128. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Catherine Connolly den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán cad iad na ccad iad na chéad chéimeanna eile a bheidh á nglacadh aige ag eascairt as na cruinnithe a bhí aige leis an eagraíocht Bánúéad chéimeanna eile a bheidh á dtógáil aige ag eascairt as an cruinnithe a bhí aige leis an eagraíocht Bánú; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [22794/25]
129. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will outline the actions that will be taken on foot of the section 481 stakeholders’ forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22860/25]
130. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the efforts he is making to support hotels to continue operating as hotels to serve the tourism industry and the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/25]
131. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will report on his proposals to cultivate cross-Border tourism. [22858/25]
132. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on proposed Gaeltacht service plans. [14506/25]
133. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his plans to extend the basic income for the arts pilot research scheme beyond August 2025 given its positive impact to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22674/25]
134. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his views on the potential impact of the proposed Short Term Letting and tourism Bill 2025 in increasing the number of properties available to rent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21238/25]
135. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the actions his Department is taking to promote tourism in east Galway through initiatives such as the Wild Atlantic Way and Hidden Heartlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22867/25]
136. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the measures being taken to protect the need for tourist accommodation in areas where the local economy is highly reliant on tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22809/25]
137. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if he will outline the plans for the next round of sports capital funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22898/25]
138. Deputy Joanna Byrne asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide a timeframe for the next round of the large-scale sports infrastructure fund grants opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22925/25]
139. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Conor D. McGuinness den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán céard atá a dhéanamh aige chun dul i ngleic leis an ngéarchéim tithíochta Gaeltachta. [14541/25]
140. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the supports available to develop a community hotel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22887/25]
141. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the next round of LSSIF will be launched; the steps his Department is undertaking to ensure full drawdown of all existing commitments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22857/25]
142. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the measures his Department is taking to identify the demand, and subsequently encourage the development of, sporting infrastructure such as swimming pools and running tracks in larger towns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22677/25]
143. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his views on the potential impact of the proposed short-term letting and tourism Bill on tourism in 2025, in particular on rural areas; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of accommodation hosts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22894/25]
144. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an dtacaíonn sé le Treo Straitéiseach Fhoras na Gaeilge 2025-2030 foilsithe le déanaí; cén maoiniú breise atá beartaithe aige, má tá, chun cuspóirí an Treo Straitéiseach seo a bhaint amach? [22766/25]
145. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh den Aire Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán an aontaíonn sé leis an Fhoras na Gaeilge ina Treo Straitéiseach 2025-2030 foilsithe le déanaí áit a deir siad gur gá “dul i ngleic le fadhb na ndíolúintí”, go bhfuil “fás na Gaelscolaíochta ina stad le blianta” agus gur gá an Ollscolaíocht trí Ghaeilge “a fhás” ar mhaithe le cur chun cinn na Gaeilge atá…
146. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media his views on sports capital grants, and if his Department has a tracking system in place to follow drawdowns. [22891/25]
147. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for an update on Fáilte Ireland’s development of a destination experience development plan for Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22815/25]
148. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the timeframe in which he expects to receive a review of the Arts Council. [22859/25]
149. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the steps being taken by his Department to diversify and increase tourism potential from other countries outside of Great Britain and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22678/25]
150. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if there are plans for the installation of an all-weather pitch and running track in St. Anne’s Park, Dublin, given the large number of cancelled matches last year and the need to improve youth and public fitness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22888/25]