Written Answers Nos. 81 - 89
81. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide specific details of the total amount of money spent to date on development of the National Sports Campus; the way the funds were spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22852/13]
View answerThe National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA), which is funded by my Department, was established in 2006 as the statutory body with responsibility for the development of the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown, Blanchardstown.
The total capital funding allocated by my Department between 2000 and 2012 for the development of the National Sports Campus is €96.2m, including capital funding to Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Ltd (CSID), the body which preceded the NSCDA. The capital allocation for this year is €7.965m.
I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply in relation to details of the total amount spent on the development to date and the way the funds were spent. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.
84. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the operation of the National Car Test system; the current waiting time for a motorist for an NCT at each of the testing centres; if he is satisfied with the length of time it takes to receive an NCT appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22666/13]
View answerThe subject matter of this question is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my Office if a reply has not been received within ten days.
85. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way his Department proposes to address certain skill shortages in the catering sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22669/13]
View answerThe matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.
