Results 53,641-53,660 of 74,100 for speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 242. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she is likely to offer financial support to organisations involved in the promotion of various cultural events at local level with particular reference to the need to encourage interest in the arts and national heritage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47628/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 243. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which her Department remains actively engaged in historical site and building restoration works at various sites; the extent to which she can play an expanded role in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47629/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 244. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of historical and-or heritage buildings under review with the objective of restoration with particular reference to the need to promote local items of historical interest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47630/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 247. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the maximisation of interest in historical sites and buildings with a view to the promotion of local and historical interest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47633/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 248. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of derelict or semi-derelict and-or abandoned castles and houses of historical interest with a view to possible restoration or use as museums or community centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47634/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 249. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she can offer grant assistance towards historical buildings that may benefit from basic restoration works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47635/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 245. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which ongoing evaluation is taking place in respect of heritage sites with a view to archaeological exploration and excavation in circumstances in which it is suitable in the context of the promotion of such sites for educational and tourism purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47631/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 246. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to liaise with local community organisations involved in the presentation of music and drama; the degree to which financial support will be offered directly or through the Arts Council; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47632/18]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (15 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 250. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she anticipates the film industry here and abroad to utilise the scenery here for filming on location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47636/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 96. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he along with his EU and UN colleagues continue to press for humanitarian assistance in the various conflict zones globally; if consideration continues to be given to the provision of safe or protective havens for civilian communities fleeing from war, genocide and terrorism; the extent to which peacekeeping...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 111. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which efforts continue to be made to restore the power sharing Assembly in Northern Ireland notwithstanding the issues such as Brexit that have impeded progress in that area; if the UK authorities are conscious of the dangers of allowing the internationally accepted agreement arising from the Good Friday Agreement and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he has had meetings with his various European counterparts in the context of Brexit concerns and negotiations in the past six months. [41479/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 159. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he remains satisfied that the recently announced draft Brexit agreement will stabilise the European Union while safeguarding the interests of the island of Ireland, North and South, and its relationship with the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48358/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Negotiations (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which he expects the draft Brexit proposals to be approved by all parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48357/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 160. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which he and his EU and-or UN colleagues continue to monitor the situation in various trouble spots globally including Yemen, Syria and on the African continent with particular reference to non-compliance with international human rights standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48359/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 161. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community continues to positively influence the situation in the Middle East with particular reference to the need to encourage peace initiatives between Israel and Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48360/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 162. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which the bilateral aid programme continues to reach those for whom it was intended with the least interference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48361/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 163. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures continuously in operation in respect of international aid in view of the necessity to ensure that all such aid reaches its intended targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48362/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 165. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which Ireland’s international aid programme remains unconditional as opposed to some countries which currently promote an aid for trade policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48364/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (20 Nov 2018)

Bernard Durkan: 164. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the degree to which the international community has delivered on its various commitments in respect of aid to the various victims of natural disasters globally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48363/18]