asked Her Majesty's Government:
Which firms tendered for the public relations activity surrounding Rally Ireland in 2005 and 2006, which was sponsored by the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure; which firm was successful; and how much it was paid.[HL6848]
Three firms tendered quotes to Rally Ireland for public relations activity surrounding its 2005 event. Heneghan PR and Pinc Communications were successful with their tenders. The identity of the unsuccessful tendering firm cannot be released in accordance with relevant information access legislation.
With regard to the 2005 event, the Northern Ireland Events Company (NIEC) has, so far, paid to Rally Ireland £6,841.43 plus VAT in respect of the Heneghan PR contract and £2,052.29 plus VAT in respect of the Pinc Communications contract. The successful firms in the tendering process for 2005 were re-engaged in 2006. With regard to the 2006 event, the Northern Ireland Events Company (NIEC) has, so far, paid to Rally Ireland £12,834.04 plus VAT in respect of the Pinc Communications contract.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether legal action is being taken against the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure or its agencies concerning sponsorship of Rally Ireland.[HL6852]
No legal action is being taken against the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure or its agencies concerning the sponsorship of Rally Ireland.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
How much public funding (a) Rally Ireland, and (b) the North West 200 received for their respective events in 2006.[HL7021]
Rally Ireland has, to date, received £399,427.27 public funding for its 2006 event. The North West 200 made an application to be included in the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) Business Support Scheme, which is jointly funded by IFI and public funding from the Northern Ireland Events Company and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. The value of support given the NW200 under this scheme for its 2006 event was £145,687.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What are the details of the €6,480 Rally Ireland accommodation expenses for the event in 2006 which was sponsored by public funds.[HL7022]
Details of expenses for the Rally Ireland 2006 event remain to be finalised. However, Rally Ireland has been accredited World Rally Championship status in the 2007 calendar and this will bring significant economic and social benefits to Northern Ireland, due in part to the success of the 2006 event and the support provided by public funds.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Why the Clerk of the Course for Rally Ireland 2006 was paid €42,000; what the tasks of his job were; and how he was selected.[HL7023]
Details of expenses for the Rally Ireland 2006 event remain to be finalised. However, Rally Ireland has been accredited World Rally Championship status in the 2007 calendar and this will bring significant economic and social benefits to Northern Ireland, due in part to the success of the 2006 event.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
For Rally Ireland 2006, what was the cost of and activity undertaken by— (a) ambulances; (b) rescue units; (c) fire tenders; (d) doctors; and (e) the police.[HL7024]
Details of expenses for the Rally Ireland 2006 event remain to be finalised. However, Rally Ireland has been accredited World Rally Championship status in the 2007 calendar and this will bring significant economic and social benefits to Northern Ireland, due in part to the success of the 2006 event.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What is meant by entry sponsorship on which €250,000 was spent for Rally Ireland 2006; and what progress of verification they used before paying this money.[HL7112]
Details of expenses for the Rally Ireland 2006 event remain to be finalised. However, Rally Ireland has been accredited World Rally Championship status in the 2007 calendar and this will bring significant economic and social benefits to Northern Ireland, due in part to the success of the 2006 event.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
On what the €10,000 was spent under the heading marshals tents and the €8,000 spent under toilet facilities in the event expenditure for Rally Ireland 2006; whether the appropriate tendering procedures were used; whether equipment was purchased and, if so, who owns it now; and where the equipment is located.[HL7132]
Details of expenses for the Rally Ireland 2006 event remain to be finalised. However, Rally Ireland has been accredited World Rally Championship status in the 2007 calendar and this will bring significant economic and social benefits to Northern Ireland, due in part to the success of the 2006 event.
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What was involved in the €20,000 spent on road closures in the event expenditure for Rally Ireland 2006; to whom the funding was issued; and for what purpose.[HL7133]
Details of expenses for the Rally Ireland 2006 event remain to be finalised. However, Rally Ireland has been accredited World Rally Championship status in the 2007 calendar and this will bring significant economic and social benefits to Northern Ireland, due in part to the success of the 2006 event.