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European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: I will concede to the Minister of State.

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: To be fair, it is not the Acting Chairman's fault, my fault or the fault of my colleagues.

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: It is totally unsatisfactory. I am almost 30 years in this House and to get six, seven or eight minutes to speak on a subject like the European Union Bill does not say a great deal for the institutions of the House.

European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: In the shortest possible time, I will say this. I compliment those who worked in the course of the recent campaign. The campaign did not start, like somebody thinks, in the past six months; it started two years ago. It was a very difficult campaign. The first campaign was unsuccessful because the people said that they did not know enough about the subject, and the campaign on the "Yes" was...

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the option open to him to encourage development in the tourism sector in 2009 with particular reference to competing with other tourism venues; if he will increase or enhance investment in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37492/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had discussions with the tourism sector with a view to identifying and addressing the issues currently of greatest concern to the industry; if he will take particular initiatives or issue directions arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37887/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to improve competitiveness of the tourism industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37888/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action he has taken or will take to assist the tourism industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37889/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his priorities in 2009 in respect of the allocation of funding to appropriate and qualifying bodies, groups or agencies from the proceeds of the national lottery; if such allocations are expected to follow or deviate from the practices or procedures of previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37491/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a primary care medical certificate will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37876/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37878/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the residency status in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37879/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for family reunification in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37880/09]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37881/09]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount he expects from the proceeds of the national lottery to become available for spending by his Department in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37882/09]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number and location of sporting and recreational groups throughout County Kildare that is expected to receive funding from his Department for major or minor programmes in 2009; the way this compares to previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37883/09]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of sporting and recreational facilities currently under construction and in receipt of funding from his Department from the proceeds of the national lottery or other sources; the number awaiting funding; the extent to which this funding is likely to continue in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37884/09]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the extent of his intended spending on major or minor sporting and recreational facilities here in 2009; the further extent to which this compares with each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37885/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the degree to which he has studied tourism figures for each of the regions; if he plans to take steps to address imbalances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37886/09]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (21 Oct 2009)

Bernard Durkan: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action he will take to encourage the arts at community level with particular reference to funding support for local groups with a proven record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37890/09]