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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current, and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10618/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Health the Health Service Executive area that has responsibility for the provision of required physiotherapy, occupational therapy and child and adolescent mental health services in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10669/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the regions will participate in the 1916 commemorations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10718/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department continue to engage with international film makers with a view to maximising the potential use of this country as a film location with obvious beneficial economic impact; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10719/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which discussions are taking place with persons and representatives of canal dwellers and recreational users of the canals with a view to reducing the costs highlighted in a previous draft report; if she expects to be in a position to meet the concerns of those involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which efforts continue to be made to interact with the Irish Diaspora, through the medium of culture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10721/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which Irish history and culture continues to be promoted overseas through the Irish diaspora; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10722/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 172. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which various aspects of the Habitats Directive will be re-examined, with a view to ensuring that it is not unfairly, and unnecessarily, impacting on landowners, who depend on agriculture for their living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10723/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which full, and final, agreements have been reached with the various parties involved in County Kildare, affected by restrictions on turf-cutting, in Special Areas of Conservation, and Natural Heritage Areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10724/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 174. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has received submissions from those affected by restrictions, under the Habitats Directive, affecting traditional turf cutters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10725/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 175. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she, through her office, will promote and encourage traditional and folk music in the context of 1916; if local and national radio and television will be included in such promotion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10726/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 176. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which various at-risk heritage sites and buildings continue to be protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10727/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 177. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has received communication indicating heritage sites or buildings deemed to be at risk, for whatever reason; the number of sites and locations made known to her; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10728/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 178. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department is engaged in restoration of major historical and cultural sites throughout the country at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10729/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on EU Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his address and, in particular, compliment him on the launch of the foreign policy review, to which the committee contributed. I have no doubt that it will set a very useful benchmark for Irish foreign policy. I am not sure whether the European Union is sufficiently respected for its genuine interest in neighbourhood countries such as Ukraine. It appears Russia...

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he expects targets in respect of high-speed broadband to be achieved in all areas throughout the country in the short and medium term; if such provisions will bring the quality, speed and availability of broadband in the country up to best international standards; and if he will make a statement on...

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to focus attention on the urgent need to ensure the availability throughout Ireland of high-speed broadband services to facilitate modern industry and the domestic market.

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. In regard to his statement that Ireland is at the top of the class in this area, that is the same response I was given to a similar question 15 years ago, although not by Deputy McHugh. I want to emphasise the necessity of the completion of the plan at an early date rather than over a lengthy period. It is possible to have an industry...

Other Questions: National Broadband Plan Implementation (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I am ever hopeful for the people in the Visitors Gallery. I sincerely hope they are not applicants for the old age pension before it all becomes a reality. That is not a reflection on the Minister of State, but I want to emphasise that it would be very beneficial if the Minister of State and his colleague were to inquire of the service providers - the stakeholders - as to how quickly they...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.