Results 51,121-51,140 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to identify cultural or heritage sites that might be at risk with a view to protection, preservation and utilisation for the benefit of tourism and education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10403/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 251. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which particular historical sites or buildings in County Kildare are deemed to be at risk; the action taken or pending to address such issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10408/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 256. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to liaise with the Office of Public Works to ensure that heritage sites and buildings continue to be protected and if necessary sealed to prevent water damage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10413/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to create a greater awareness of culture and heritage among young persons through schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10401/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department continues to support and encourage the film industry, including the use of Ireland as a film location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10404/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which excavations are planned or in progress at various historical sites throughout the country, with particular reference to the need to maintain the integrity of the sites while maximising the educational and tourism potential; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10405/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her support for the arts sector continues to result in continued activity and employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10406/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the arts sector continues to attract support from philanthropists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10407/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to enhance the promotion and development of an awareness of the arts and culture with a view to maximising economic benefit in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10409/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to maximise the economic benefit from investment in the arts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10410/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which outstanding matters relating to the use of the canals by traditional canal dwellers or other users have been resolved; the degree to which conflict between Waterways Ireland and other such users have been resolved amicably; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10411/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which all outstanding issues affecting persons cutting turf arising from the habitats directive have been resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10412/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our witnesses this morning. We all empathise entirely with the people who require the assistance of the witnesses. We have all read and learned and know of people who were delighted to avail of such services. Will the witnesses comment on the extent to which we can isolate ourselves from worldwide practices, some of which would be repugnant to our interpretation of what is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: The witnesses referred to some of the unregulated practices and the undesirability of going abroad, although there is a cost benefit of going to India versus the United States, where one can receive a similar services. How can we reduce the level of risk that people might be exposed to?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: I would support that. There is a need for a formalised system of interaction and exchange of views so that both parties are aware of where they are at, where they are going and what is required on an ongoing basis. It is necessary to know the restrictions in which the witnesses are expected to operate and their areas of concern as well as the concerns of the Department.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of Assisted Human Reproduction Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (28 Feb 2018)

Bernard Durkan: Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions Data (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 27. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of deployment and location of Irish troops overseas on UN or EU related missions; the extent to which further missions are planned or required; the extent to which the need for upgrading of equipment has been noted arising from such deployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10722/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 28. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which Army, Naval Service and Air Corps training continues to be in line modern and international best practice; if particular procedures are in need of updating; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10723/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 31. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the degree to which ongoing training of the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps, including Reserves, is scheduled in the course of the next two years; the extent to which such ongoing training meets international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10726/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Equipment (6 Mar 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 29. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which military equipment, including transport, communications and procedures in the Army, continues to be upgraded and improved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10724/18]