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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans and those of subsidiary bodies under the aegis of his Department to boost the tourism sector in the coming three years with particular reference to the use of arts and heritage as a means of economic recovery; the extent to which an examination has been carried out of the various aspects of the industry most likely to be in a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of heritage sites or buildings throughout the country currently protected or in a maintenance programme; the number of any such locations or buildings deemed to be at risk for whatever reason; his plans if any to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53364/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of ring forts/sites throughout the country that are currently open to the public or otherwise available for school visits or tourism purposes; the likely potential for future development in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53367/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of ring forts or other historical sites that have been excavated and are currently open to the public; the extent of any proposed future excavation for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53368/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, in the course of Ireland Presidency of the EU Council, he intends to take the opportunity to improve, upgrade or refurbish heritage sites throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53369/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the top five sites of historical or heritage importance in each county; the manner in which these locations are currently utilised for the promotion and projection of the positive image for the country by whatever method; the estimated number of visitors to each site over the course of the past twelve months; the extent to which such...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he and or his Department have identified heritage buildings or sites deemed to be at risk at specific or particular locations throughout the country; if he will identify the top twenty most vulnerable such locations; the action taken or likely to be taken to address any issues arising in the coming year; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of heritage restoration or other projects currently in hand or undertaken by his Department in each of the past four years to date; the number and location of any such projects currently of an urgent nature; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to positively respond in such cases in the next three...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which his Department continues to be in direct contact with local arts groups, musical or dramatic societies in the context of offering financial or other support on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53371/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the possible dangers to sufferers of epilepsy arising from the use of generic drugs; if any particular approach has been made to the manufacturers of brand name drugs with a view to a price reduction which would make them more competitive in price with the generic product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53355/12]

Order of Business (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: The issue of crime continues to be a major issue, particularly in respect of crimes committed by people-----

Order of Business (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: Some things remain constant. The issue of crime committed by those on bail continues to be a concern. Can the Tánaiste indicate when the bail Bill is likely to come before the House? Have the heads been discussed in Cabinet and what progress will be made on the Bill over the next few months?

Other Questions: Alternative Energy Projects (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with regard to the extent to which the development of alternative energy generated electricity has taken place to date; if he has identified any particular obstacles which might impede the achievement of national and European targets in this regard; if he will indicate the main sources of alternative...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which oil, gas or other exploration licences have issued on an annual basis over the past five years; the extent, if any, to which commercially viable sources have been identified on or offshore; if recent findings have indicated more positive results than in the past; when he expects to receive confirmation in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if or when refund of income tax in respect of rent will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53610/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Statistics (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of primary schools throughout the country and fully operational in the current academic year; the number, if any, in the DEIS category and the extent to which the remainder are fee-paying schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53445/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of DEIS schools, non-DEIS schools, non-fee-paying schools and fee-paying schools currently offering a transition year programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53446/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which financial assistance has been offered by his Department to INTO, ASTI, TUI, ACS, IVEA, JMB, NAPD, National Parents Council Primary and Post-Primary in each of the past three years to date, by way of grant directly or indirectly and/or by payment of salary or other method; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53447/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate, with particular reference to ACS, IVEA, JMB, NAPD and National Parents Council Primary and Post-Primary, the level of their income which came indirectly from his Department by way of affiliation fees paid by post-primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53448/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (29 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when an application for invalidity pension will be determined in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly who is now one year without payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53404/12]