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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 416. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider developing a long-term strategy for the classical arts here, including opera and ballet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36482/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 417. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for a free lecture series on Irish history and archaeology; if he foresees a long-term expansion of the series; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36483/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 418. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his role in the conservation of national monuments here; if he is satisfied with the current work of the National Monuments Service; if he is concerned at the perceived increase in the damage or theft of national monuments in the previous number of months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36484/13]

Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Like Deputy Dooley, I would like to ask about the Government's priorities. The betting (amendment) Bill, which was supposed to be published in this term, will amend the Betting Act 1931. It is fair to say it has particularly profound implications for the horse and greyhound fund. It has the potential to relieve pressure on the Exchequer. What is the current status of the Bill? Will it be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 149. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 138 and 139 of 7 March 2013 that the only specific cost saving he can actually quantify resulting from his stated intention to abolish the statutorily independent boards of the National Library and Museum are the fees paid to board members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35584/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 150. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 138 and 139 of 7 March 2013, if he has evaluated the cost to the National Museum and National Library of the loss of expertise contained on their boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35585/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 151. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 138 and 139 of 7 March 2013, in which he stated (details supplied), if the considerable administrative costs of his proposals in relation to his intended abolition of the independent boards of the National Museum and National Gallery have ever been weighted in any cost benefit analysis; if he...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Bodies Expenditure (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 152. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 144 to148, inclusive, of 7 March 2013, which projects named were funded specifically under subhead A.6, the proportion of the total expenditure under subhead A.6 that these amount to for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35587/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 153. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht further to Parliamentary Question No. 6 of 30 May 2013, the timeline line for the tender or other process that originated the review currently being conducted by Bonnar Keenlyside; the terms of reference for same; if the report will be published in full; the current likely date for completion; the likely date for publication; and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 165. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will set out in tabular form the expenditure by his Department under sub-head A.6 and A.7 in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35936/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 166. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will set out the following information, the name of the specific scheme if any under which each grant of or expenditure of money was made; the separate criteria of each such scheme in each instance; if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of the criteria of each scheme under which grants were made and moneys disbursed; if...

Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I have repeatedly raised on the Order of Business the plight of the 32 survivors of thalidomide. Last Tuesday, responding to a similar question from my party leader, Deputy Martin, the Taoiseach indicated that the Minister for Health had discussions with the organisations representing the thalidomide survivors. It is my information having spoken to the bodies during the course of last week...

Order of Business (16 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: This is in the programme for Government.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 504. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will issue arrears of jobseekers allowance to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34345/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration (16 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 847. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in view of the Government's reliance in part on the rental accommodation scheme and long-term leasing arrangements to meet existing social housing demand, if he has investigated the long-term implications for housing authorities and approved bodies where leases end and tenants must be rehoused; if his Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transport Provision (16 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1054. To ask the Minister for Health if he will instruct the Health Service Executive to restore the mini bus transport service for patients in County Kildare who need to avail of this facility in order to attend out-patient clinic appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34370/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (16 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1066. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who urgently requires medical treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34499/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of permanent accommodation for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34020/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (11 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 246. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is given an appointment date with a consultant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34096/13]

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Like Deputy Sandra McLellan, I had wondered whether the Minister of State was committing to multi-annual funding because that is what everyone is interested in with regard to the islands. Is he making such a commitment? Tá dhá cheist eile agam ar an Aire Stáit. Cuirim iad ar son an Teachta Kitt, a bhí annso níos luaithe. Tá €6 milliún curtha ar...