Results 1,421-1,440 of 6,645 for speaker:Jimmy Deenihan
- Foreign Conflicts. (3 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the measures he is taking to help bring about an improvement in the humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18536/07]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a decision will be made on the appeal against the decision of her Department to refuse single payment entitlements to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry under the 2005 national reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18957/07]
- Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (4 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he had a meeting with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19365/07]
- Written Answers — Civic Fora: Civic Fora (4 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the community and voluntary forums will be renamed civic forums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19240/07]
- Museum Accident: Statements (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I join with the Minister in offering our good wishes for a speedy recovery to all those who were injured. I totally support the Minister's call for an audit of the building, following which an immediate investment should be made in the museum. For some time, I have been calling for a significant investment in the structures not only of the Natural History Museum, but also the National...
- National Theatre. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the international design competition announced in September 2006 for the proposed new national theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19552/07]
- National Theatre. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I congratulate the Minister on taking over his new portfolio and wish him the best of luck. The issue of providing a new national theatre has been going on for approximately ten years. As the Minister said, last July, the relocation of the national theatre to George's Dock was approved by the Government. The then Minister made a public statement in September that there would be an...
- National Theatre. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I certainly agree with the Minister's remarks. I believe â¬130 million was earmarked for this development and I ask the Minister to confirm this. Is the Minister entirely confident that the jury, to use his word, that has been selected will have the competence to judge this international design competition? Perhaps international consultants could be added to help the jury.
- Sporting Facilities. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the actions he will take to address the issues raised in the recent ESRI report on sport, particularly the need to redirect a much more substantial proportion of expenditure towards sports activities likely to benefit the disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19555/07]
- Sporting Facilities. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I appeal to the Minister to listen to the Opposition, whatever roles we may have next September. Over the past five years Deputy Wall and I came up with many ideas and they were not always heard or implemented. I think this Minister will listen to us and we are prepared to provide him with good ideas and initiatives. The Minister is obviously in agreement with the report and it is stark...
- Sporting Facilities. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I have recommended this course of action for a long time. The Minister would gain from it.
- Sports Capital Programme. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will make special provision in the 2008 national lottery capital sports grants allocation to encourage the development of either municipal or community multisport facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19553/07]
- Sports Capital Programme. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome the thrust of the Minister's response. While I realise that â¬5 million from a total budget of â¬80 million is a relatively small sum, a precedent has been established. I ask the Minister to place particular emphasis on encouraging the main outdoor sporting codes, notably rugby, soccer and GAA, to work together to provide simple, shared facilities such as changing and weights...
- Sports Capital Programme. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister plan to meet the national sporting organisations to discuss the concept of sharing facilities and the development of multisport facilities? It would be a good initiative if he were to bring these bodies together and encourage them to co-operate in the provision of these facilities.
- Tourism Promotion. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if his Department will provide a special marketing fund to promote the mid-west and western sea board in view of the uncertainty about the number of flights that will operate into Shannon in 2008 and the number of cancellations from a number of groups for the early part of 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19554/07]
- Tourism Promotion. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister ensure the provisions in the plan which I understand is a proposal to spend â¬10 million a year on the promotion of the Shannon area are put in place as soon as possible? If the current routes are not supported, they could be withdrawn. The Minister may be aware that American Airlines and Air Canada will cease operations in October and Delta Airlines which I understand...
- Tax Code. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I am sure the Minister will agree that the quality of a festival is very much determined by its participants. Unless a festival committee or organisation is able to attract major international artists, it will not attract as many people. Festivals are becoming very competitive. If one wants an international audience and to encourage tour operators to bring visitors, big names are needed....
- Tourism Promotion. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Traditionally British tourists served rural areas well. They supported small operators in the west and in Kerry principally because they brought their own cars. There is a significant fall-off in the number of tourists from the UK coming here with their cars. We all recall seeing the GB plate on cars around the country when we were youngsters. They are not so prevalent now. Will the...
- Sport and Recreational Development. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: Following the publication of the Indecon report, I suggest the Minister appoint an individual as a chief executive to spearhead the programme and the campaign to attract teams and their entourages to Ireland for the Olympic Games. I feel such a focus is required. A task force is one thing and it has performed well but we need a high-profile person to take responsibility for selling Ireland...
- National Conference Centre. (5 Jul 2007)
Jimmy Deenihan: I have a few questions on the cost to the Exchequer over the 25-year period before the facility is handed back to the taxpayer. The Minister said it would cost â¬380 million. Is there a fee on the handover or does it come back automatically without a fee? Will the Minister confirm the date the centre is supposed to be up and running? I welcome progress on this issue. It is a question I...