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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 427. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a medical card review will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5689/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 459. To ask the Minister for Health if and when a required appointment at the Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin 2 will be arranged in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5983/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 656. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which preparations for the 1916 commemorations continue to progress apace; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6078/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Issues (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 654. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has received information from Waterways Ireland incorporating the review of the draft regulations appertaining to the cost and regulations associated with the use of canals in County Kildare for leisure and residential purposes; the degree to which the concerns expressed by the various interest groups have...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 655. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent of representations received by her Department over the past number of years on the impact of the habitats directive or similar directives; the extent to which those directly affected in a negative way have been consulted in regard to the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6077/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 657. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has had discussions with other Departments or interest groups, with a view to creating greater awareness of our national heritage and culture throughout primary and second level schools; if she continues to have discussions with the Department of Education and Skills in this regard; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 658. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects this country to be used as a film location in the current year; the extent to which she expects new enquiries from overseas in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6080/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 662. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of films in respect of which this country was used as a film location in each of the past five years to date; her expectations in this regard for the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6084/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 659. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the arts and heritage sector continues to attract support from philanthropists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6081/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 660. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the arts and heritage sectors continue to generate employment throughout the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6082/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 661. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which full and final settlement has been achieved in respect of displaced turf cutters in County Kildare, arising from the application of special areas of conservation and national heritage areas; if further issues that remain outstanding are being addressed in this context; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 663. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department continues to provide funding for the arts at local and community level, directly or indirectly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6085/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 664. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of historic, heritage and protected sites and buildings deemed to be at risk, at present, for whatever reason; the action proposed to address such issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6086/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 665. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department directly, or through bodies under her aegis, continues to support various festivals or cultural events organised annually or on a once-off basis throughout the country; the amount of such support provided in the past three years to date under specific headings, directly, through the Arts Council...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Colm McCarthy (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate the Vice Chairman and wish him success on his accession to the throne. I compliment Mr. McCarthy on his address and paper. He paints a very grim picture, about which there is no doubt. A few issues remain that worry me a little. To what extent does he think the outcome of the next British general election might be affected by the decision to hold a referendum? It will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Colm McCarthy (10 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Mr. McCarthy is right about the fears about GM food. There is no scientific evidence, but there is a lot of emotion, which creates its own impetus. There was also the fear that certain brand names would achieve a world monopoly in respect of certain products which would have an impact on poorer countries and developing countries in particular. The scientific evidence is not there to...

Other Questions: Economic Policy (11 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that expenditure and reform targets and commitments continue to be achieved; the degree to which he expects the benefits accruing therefrom to be reflected in new and enhanced economic opportunities, including employment prospects arising from his Department’s programme in the past three...

Other Questions: Economic Policy (11 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I have a somewhat similar question with a different aspect. I inquire as to the extent to which the various reform and expenditure targets and commitments continue to be achieved, and the degree to which the Minister expects these to reflect economic policy in the future with particular reference to benefits to the people.

Other Questions: Economic Policy (11 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his very comprehensive reply. I acknowledge the tremendous strides made in the past almost four years. Does he remain satisfied that the economy under his guidance and that of his colleagues will continue on its current trajectory with further benefit both in the public and private sectors?

Other Questions: Economic Policy (11 Feb 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Does the Minister foresee any particular issues that might present a threat to the continued progress of this economy?