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Film Industry
Bernard Durkan
422. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she anticipates the film industry here and abroad to utilise the scenery in this country for filming on location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35548/23]
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Tourism Promotion
Bernard Durkan
423. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the degree to which she expects to develop the image of Irish culture and heritage locations as a means of positive and lucrative promotion of the country internationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35549/23]
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Culture Policy
Bernard Durkan
424. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which her Department continues to fund the promotion of the arts at national and local level directly or through the agents of the Arts Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35550/23]
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Sports Funding
Bernard Durkan
425. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which the swimming pool development programme is expected to continue, and on what basis, over the next two years; the extent of the programme so far in dealing with the needs as represented by local communities throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35551/23]
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Sports Funding
Bernard Durkan
426. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the emphasis she expects to place on sport in the coming year with particular reference to the need of facilities in all areas throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35552/23]
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Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Bernard Durkan
427. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the extent to which she remains assured that the national broadcaster's future is secured on a proper business footing, and that private broadcasting continues to be encouraged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35553/23]
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Broadcasting Sector
Bernard Durkan
428. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to outline clearly defined lines between and public and private broadcasting in this country, with a view to ensuring that both have a role to play; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35554/23]
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Wildlife Conservation
Bernard Durkan
431. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which game species such as the red grouse, woodcock, partridge or others continue by way of specific conservation measures; the extent to which the numbers of these various species are being monitored and recorded at this present time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35562/23]
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Wildlife Conservation
Bernard Durkan
432. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the extent to which predators are an increasing threat to game birds or songbirds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35563/23]
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Housing Policy
Bernard Durkan
493. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether planning permission is likely to be granted in situations to alleviate housing shortages in rural areas where heretofore planning permission has not been readily available for system-built houses or log cabins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35560/23]
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
517. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which disability or other allowance might be available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35567/23]
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
518. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will record the death of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35568/23]
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Social Welfare Payments
Bernard Durkan
519. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a death benefit or allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35572/23]
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Social Welfare Payments
Bernard Durkan
520. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to list the case of a person (details supplied) for appeal in respect of basic supplementary welfare or disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35578/23]
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State Pensions
Bernard Durkan
521. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35579/23]
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Family Support Services
Bernard Durkan
553. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if she has availed of the information available arising from a UN Special Rapporteur report which concluded that the condition known as parental alienation should be banned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35555/23]
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
554. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position in the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35575/23]
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Naturalisation Applications
Bernard Durkan
555. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the current position in the application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35576/23]
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
556. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the status of an application for a short-term visa submitted by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35580/23]
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Visa Applications
Bernard Durkan
557. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the status of an application for a short-term visa submitted by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35581/23]