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Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: We are too resilient for that. The film showed what we had to go through to establish the State.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I was only too pleased to facilitate the Minister in introducing the legislation. The Fine Gael Party always facilitates positive measures by the Minister. While the Irish film industry has been successful over the years, nevertheless a number of important questions arise for the future. I will avail of the opportunity afforded by this debate to pose some questions to the Minister. No...

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: It showed how difficult it was to set up the State. It showed the sacrifices.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Deputy Ó Snodaigh was a very slow learner.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: It took Deputy Ó Snodaigh's party 70 years to come into this House.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: I do not have a running mate.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister may not be aware that the Irish Film Board sponsored a documentary about a candidate who stood in Kerry North at the last election. I do not doubt that the documentary could be used by other candidates to their advantage.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister was hoping it would shake us.

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Regarding training and video production, the Minister is no doubt familiar with what is happening in FÁS in Tralee which is proposing to establish a new media centre. Does the Minister have an update on that? Obviously, FÁS will spearhead that media centre but it is important, from the point of view of film and audiovisual production, that this centre be provided in Tralee as soon as...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (14 Dec 2006)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the state of rheumatology services here; her plans to implement the Comhairle na nOspidéal report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43420/06]

Health Bill 2006: Second Stage (24 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill and this very vulnerable sector of society. Unfortunately the benchmark for success as seen by the Government and a large number of commentators is how the economy is progressing. The economy should be seen as an important part of society as it provides the necessary resources to enable the most vulnerable and those who need support to get it....

Written Answers — Live Register: Live Register (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the latest Central Statistics Office data which shows that Tralee had higher live register figures in December 2006 than any other town here; the action he will take to address the problem; if he will visit the town soon to meet with interested parties; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 294: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when Irish citizenship will be granted to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1483/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the fact that in the event of a taxpayer appealing his or her assessment to the Revenue Commissioners, the person potentially faces increased assessment or penalties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1177/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 524: To ask the Minister for Finance if all interviews between officials of the Revenue Commissioners and taxpayers, accountants and auditors will be tape recorded in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1178/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 554: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide further pumps to alleviate flooding in the Cashen River area, Ballyduff, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1947/07]

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the impact the 21% VAT on non-resident artists performing for not for profit arts organisations is having; his plans to tackle same in the Finance Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2092/07]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 859: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if 30 acres of Health Service Executive land at Ballydribeen, Killarney, will be made available to accommodate social housing along with facilities for a number of voluntary, social care and sporting organisations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2338/07]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 912: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if hospitals will employ permanent cleaning staff in place of using contract cleaners in an effort to contain MRSA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2730/07]

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (31 Jan 2007)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 992: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if funding will be made available by his Department to prevent coastal erosion of a stretch of the R561 road at Inch, Annascaul, County Kerry and the bridge known as the Trench Bridge, The Maharees, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1864/07]