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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (Resumed): Heritage Sites (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply. Are moves afoot to identify sites that have missed out over the years and have become largely unknown in their localities? I refer to the importance of local history and the need to protect such structures and develop them archaeologically, perhaps with a view to excavation. I once had the opportunity to visit the rock of Masada and was...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (Resumed): Heritage Sites (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Are any particular initiatives being taken to encourage the private sector where monuments or sites are in private ownership with a view to ensuring their preservation into the future and to ensuring such sites do not fade from memory? For example, a site in the middle of a forest may become extremely vague in so far as the local people are concerned. Measures might be put in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 76. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a passport application by a person (details supplied) is likely to conclude; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24365/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for a visa in the case of a person (details supplied); when approval is likely to issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24393/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 229. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the options available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24379/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 252. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects to support community heritage groups at local level in the remainder of 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24549/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Maintenance (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 253. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to liaise with Waterways Ireland in order to address outstanding issues arising in respect of canal property and local interests; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24550/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 254. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department has monitored the number of semi-derelict or derelict castles or historical buildings in need of extra preservation nationally; her plans for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24551/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 257. 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 when necessary sealed to prevent water damage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24554/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 255. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for archaeological excavation of historical sites that have not been investigated to date with particular reference to encouragement of local interest in such projects from both a tourism and archaeological point of view; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24552/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 256. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to support various community based cultural activities nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24553/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Performing Arts (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 258. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department directly or through the aegis of bodies under the remit of her Department continue to assist community based groups and organisations involved in musical or theatrical productions nationally with a view to maximising interest in the arts at local level; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 259. 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. [24556/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 260. 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. [24557/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: 261. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to encourage internationally the use of Ireland as a film location with obvious beneficial economic implications; the difficulties encountered in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24558/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union (Resumed): Institute of International and European Affairs (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I am in an awkward position because I was thinking about what I would say when I was sitting opposite as a committee member. Perhaps our guests will forgive me if I continue with those thoughts because I wanted, like everybody else, to thank them for being with us today and to welcome their presentations. It goes without saying that the formation of alliances and friendship groups is more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union (Resumed): Institute of International and European Affairs (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: Thank you, Senator Craughwell. You got enough of the presentation and you made a good input yourself. One thing that has come up in the context of dialogue today is climate change. It is the issue in vogue at the moment. We have to understand that in the dialogue we cannot expect Italy, France and Germany to close down their motor manufacturing industries or engineering sectors....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union (Resumed): Institute of International and European Affairs (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: We have to move on to our second delegation. We will suspend for a moment but before we do I wish to thank our guests for being with us this afternoon. We are very privileged to have had with us two people of their experience and their commitment to European issues over a long number of years. It is a privilege for us to hear from them at first hand. It is of benefit to everybody here. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union (Resumed): Institute of International and European Affairs (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I welcome our guest speakers from European Movement Ireland, Ms Noelle O’Connell, executive director, and Mr. Daniel Keohane, head of policy and advocacy. Since 1954, European Movement Ireland has been working to strengthen the connection between all sectors of Irish society and Europe. The committee will be familiar with its work and I am sure our guests are familiar with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Alliance Building to Strengthen the European Union (Resumed): Institute of International and European Affairs (12 Jun 2019)

Bernard Durkan: I will bring in committee members now, but the delegates will be able to contribute again.