Results 1,241-1,260 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan
- National Development Plan. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister outline the measures in the national development plan and the tourism product development strategy launched today that will distribute tourists more evenly throughout the country and provide the attractions that will encourage them to leave Dublin? Most of the growth in numbers and in development has taken place in Dublin. Will the Minister outline the percentage...
- National Development Plan. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Unfortunately the Minister did not answer any of my questions.
- National Theatre. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the international design competition for the proposed new national theatre announced by him on 7 September 2006 has been completed; if a winning design has been selected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5956/07]
- National Theatre. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: The impression was given on 6 September last that this competition would commence immediately. When will the competition commence? How long will it take and when will the successful designer be announced? This saga has been ongoing for the past ten years. The national theatre is operating in antiquated conditions which is not fair to the performers, artistic directors or patrons. It is...
- National Theatre. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Can the Minister give any indicationââ
- National Theatre. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister is being very ambitious in terms of presenting the new design this summer given the competition has not yet been announced. When exactly will it be announced? Can he give a timeframe for commencement and completion of the project? Will this saga continue for another ten years? I remind the Minister that the Cliffs of Moher project was in the pipeline for some 17 years. We...
- National Theatre. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I am seeking information in regard to the Abbey Theatre.
- National Theatre. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: What about the Abbey Theatre?
- Tourism Industry. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister might answer the questions asked during the priority question that he refused to answer. He is very much into statistics and I am sure he will have those I am after. Will he outline specifically the percentage distribution of international tourism revenue between the eastern seaboard and the rest of the country for 2005 and 2006, as well as comparable figures for 2000? As the...
- Tourism Industry. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: The questions I have asked are related.
- Tourism Industry. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister gave statistics. The question itself was on statistics.
- Tourism Industry. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: It referred to quarterly tourism figures.
- Tourism Industry. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I asked that question.
- National Concert Hall. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the extension to the National Concert Hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5704/07]
- National Concert Hall. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: He would make a great Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism.
- National Concert Hall. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I acknowledge the contribution made by Mr. Philip Furlong, especially to the Department of Arts, Sports and Tourism. He was accessible at all times to the Opposition and helpful. I wish Mr. Con Haugh the best in his new position. He will fill the shoes of Mr. Philip Furlong. There will be surplus space when UCD medical and engineering faculties relocate to Belfield. The Royal Irish...
- Film Industry Development. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: He brought back a great sheepdog, Lassie.
- Film Industry Development. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Lassie is now rounding up sheep around Cahirciveen.
- Film Industry Development. (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister expand on the job description for the film ambassador? Does that person have other responsibilities? Does that person have an office in Los Angeles and has he or she been successful? Will the Minister commit to the continuation of section 481 beyond 2008? The capping on the level of investment in a film is too low to attract the type of blockbuster film that would travel...
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (15 Feb 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 18: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the status of the tourism policy review group and the tourism action plan implementation group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5705/07]