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Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Seirbhísí Eitilte
Barry Cowen
21. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Barry Cowen den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le seirbhísí iompair nua d’Oileáin Árann; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [38459/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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An Tóstal 2013
John Browne
22. D'fhiafraigh Deputy John Browne den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an mbeidh níos mó post ar fáil sa Ghaeltacht in 2013 de bharr na dturasoirí a bhaineann le Tóstal Éireann; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [38455/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Cosaint Fostaíochta
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn
23. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an ndéanfaidh sé soiléiriú ar thodhchaí Arramara Teo; agus cad atá á dhéanamh aige chun slí bheatha na mbainteoirí feamainne a chaomhnú. [38495/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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National Monuments
Martin Ferris
24. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the current state of the 1916 national monument at Moore Street-Moore Lane, Dublin 1; when he will make a decision on the future of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38505/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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National Monuments
Robert Troy
25. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of national monuments which have been reported to his Department as damaged to date in 2013; the actions he has taken to remedy these damages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38481/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Ministerial Appointments
Sandra McLellan
26. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in view of the advertisement on 4 June, seeking board members for the Irish Museum of Modern Art, the Chester Beatty Library, the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork, the Arts Council, the Irish Architectural Archive and Archbishop Marsh’s Library, the process by which he intends to appoint persons to these positions; and the measures he will take to ensure that the persons taking up those positions will have the appropriate qualifications and experience. [38503/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Deer Hunting
Brendan Smith
27. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the further measures he has planned to protect the red deer stag; if he intends to change the licensing in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38482/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Irish Language
Seamus Kirk
28. Deputy Seamus Kirk asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made with the review of the Official Languages Act; when legislation will be published on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38468/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Budget 2014
Sean Fleming
29. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his priorities for the coming year; if he is satisfied with the current negotiations for a budget allocation for his Department in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38464/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Heritage Projects
Robert Troy
30. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent of his contact with the Dublin Civic Trust regarding the rejuvenation of Dublin’s Georgian squares; if his Department has any plans in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38480/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme
Brian Stanley
31. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the outcome of efforts to find a relocation option for the turf cutters on Coolrain Bog, County Laois; and the progress to date in this matter. [38500/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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EU Directives
Dessie Ellis
32. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the application of the EU Habitats and Birds Directive; the difficulties that may have arisen regarding its implementation; the way any resistance to its application is being handled; the moneys that have been paid out to landowners in compensation in 2013; and if he will provide an estimate for the moneys likely to be paid out in compensation in 2014. [38510/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme
Denis Naughten
33. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will review the content and conditions of contracts issued to turf cutters under the cessation scheme; the number of contracts issued and the numbers returned to date; the number under each compensation-relocation category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38389/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge
Gerry Adams
34. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Gerry Adams den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta an ndéanfaidh sé cinnte de go mbeidh an t-éileamh a rinne na 66 eagraíocht Gaeilge, Gaeltachta, cultúrtha agus oideachais chun tosaigh ar chlár an tseimineáir atá beartaithe ag an Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta a eagrú, is é sin go gcuirfí struchtúr ardleibhéil ar bun idir na húdaráis agus eagraíochtaí pobail na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta, trína bhféadfar moltaí a dhéanamh ar chur i bhfeidhm na Straitéise 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge 2010-30 sula gcuirfear ar aghaidh chuig na hAirí cuí iad; an féidir leis an Aire a chur in iúl cén dáta atá socraithe don seimineár ós rud é gur fhógair sé é an 30 Bealtaine 2013; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [38487/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Food Promotion
Michael McGrath
35. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the policy his Department has in relation to visitor attractions under the aegis of his Department promoting Irish produce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38473/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Heritage Projects
Clare Daly
36. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will support the development of a museum and heritage centre in the Dublin docks, following on from the work being undertaken by the Dublin Dockworkers' Preservation Society. [37171/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Expenditure Reviews
Martin Ferris
37. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made to date on a website portal and joint commercial and marketing strategy as outlined in the comprehensive review of expenditure 2012-2014; the projected income that such an initiative might accrue to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38506/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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National Monuments
Maureen O'Sullivan
38. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the category and status of the national monument at 17 to 21 Moore Street, Dublin 1, on the Office of Public Works listing of national monuments; and the responsibility and role of his Department in this matter. [27977/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Commemorative Events
Michael Moynihan
39. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to commemorate the contribution of women to the 1916 Easter Rising; his further plans to commemorate in particular the contribution of Cumann na mBan in the fight for Irish independence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38485/13]
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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Ulster Canal Restoration Project
Seán Crowe
40. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Ulster Canal restoration project; the remaining steps that must be taken to complete the project; if he will provide an indicative timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38498/13]