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Tourism Industry (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Would the Minister consider suspending the tax for two years and challenging the airlines to bring in extra people? It would then be in their hands to respond. The second recommendation of the Minister's own review group was the abolition of air travel tax. There is little sense is setting up a review group if the Minister does not listen to it or implement its recommendations. Would the...

Tourist Accommodation (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the progress that has been made regarding the oversupply of hotel accommodation and the difficulty being experienced by the sector as a result of the impact of the National Assets Management Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36953/10]

Tourist Accommodation (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Did the Minister discuss the availability of bank credit in the aftermath of Bank of Scotland's withdrawal? Is she aware that the hotel sector is heavily over-borrowed and is experiencing difficulties in accessing working capital? I ask her to respond to the press release issued today by the Irish Hotels Federation which expresses concern about the inaction of her colleague, the Minister...

Tourist Accommodation (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: On the positive side, the surplus of bedrooms in this country offers an opportunity for promoting Ireland more aggressively in the UK and elsewhere. Has the Minister encouraged Tourism Ireland to tell the world how cheap and competitive our hotel rates are at present? We have an oversupply of rooms according to Peter Bacon and while perhaps some hotels should be closed, that is not going to...

Performing Arts (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: In light of the fact that Opera Theatre Company operates very successfully across the country, can the Minister assure us that the new national opera company will be able to stage a similar number of performances in the same range of venues? OTC tours around 18 venues all around the country and it allows many communities to experience opera. I am concerned that we will have a repeat of our...

City of Literature Designation (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: As I mentioned previously, designation has been a major achievement for Dublin. As the Minister no doubt understands, we could lose the designation also. I am worried that our literary product in Dublin is rather dispersed. If one comes to Dublin looking for a literary experience, one must go to different places for it. The Yeats exhibition in the National Library of Ireland has been very...

City of Literature Designation (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister consider my proposal to identify a specific building? I realise City of Literature designation involves a bigger concept than this but having a central location is very important. The Anglo Irish Bank building would be ideal for such an initiative. What are the Minister's views on this?

Abbey Theatre (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I remind Deputy Hanafin that she is the fourth Minister to examine this matter. Consideration was previously given to it by her predecessors, Síle de Valera, Deputy O'Donoghue and Martin Cullen.

Abbey Theatre (14 Oct 2010)

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Abbey Theatre (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Various sites were mentioned in connection with the possible relocation of the Abbey, including Grand Canal Docks, George's Dock, the Carlton Hotel, Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell St., Hawkins House, etc. It was also suggested that the existing theatre could be refurbished and extended by means of the purchase of some of the surrounding buildings. Relocating the Abbey to the GPO is the latest...

Abbey Theatre (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister indicate the cost of the feasibility study to date? Is she in a position to indicate the amount of money that has been spent on feasibility studies since her predecessor, Síle de Valera, first examined the possibility of relocating the theatre to the Grand Canal Docks area? A large range of artefacts and exhibits are currently stored - they are not on show - in Collins...

Arts Funding (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I agree that the campaign was very successful, and participants met with 83 Members, with approximately 11,000 e-mails sent out to support the campaign. The first element of the campaign looked to retain Arts Council funding at current levels. The Minister has already indicated she cannot give any guarantees in that respect but I am sure she will make a really strong case for the retention...

Arts Funding (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: An expert was brought over from England who proved conclusively that there is an economic multiplier with investing in the arts. Other countries which have gone through tough times like us have invested in the arts and it has proven to be very beneficial.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will enter into a binding arbitration process with an airline (details supplied) in relation to the public service obligation contract for the Kerry to Dublin route from Kerry airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37083/10]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (14 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport her views on the Irish Hotel Federation statement on the performance of Tourism Ireland in Britain; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36848/10]

Loan Guarantee Scheme: Motion (19 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I wish to speak on behalf of the tourism industry. As the Minister, Deputy O'Keeffe, knows, access to and the cost of credit have become major issues for the tourism industry and for enterprises in all sectors of the economy. Companies in the tourism industry, especially hotels, have difficulty in obtaining credit. If they do get it they pay higher interest rates than in any other part of...

Fishing Vessel Licences (19 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Since 1 October 2010 all 15 m to 24 m vessels must have a fishing vessel safety certificate, FVSC, to continue fishing. To obtain such a certificate, a vessel must undergo the code of practice survey with the marine survey office, MSO. The initial cost of the survey is €100 per metre. That is a minimum cost of €1,500 and a maximum cost of €2,400. To complete the inclination stability...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (19 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 81: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the remediation actions he has taken since chromium 6 was discovered on Haulbowline Island in County Cork; the position regarding remediation efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37480/10]

Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: I thank the Acting Chairman. The Bill amends current legislation on the defence of the person and the person's home. The Bill defines what is meant by "dwelling" and provides for circumstances when justifiable force, including lethal force, may be used against a person entering a dwelling for criminal purposes. It also states clearly that the occupier has no obligation to retreat from the...

Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2010)

Jimmy Deenihan: Last night I welcomed the Bill. It has been sought for some time by my party in particular. The Bill addresses two important matters of public concern, a concern that has been expressed in the media by a number of commentators not only in this jurisdiction, but also in the United Kingdom. Those concerns are the perceived injustice of occupiers being sued by burglars and the extent of force...