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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 135. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department continues to provide funding for the arts at local and community level, directly or indirectly, particularly in view of the recent Action Plan for Rural Development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40933/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for enhancing the awareness of the value of culture and heritage in all areas throughout the country, capitalising on historical sites or venues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40924/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which to her Department has evaluated the economic potential of various local, historical and heritage sites throughout the country with a view to their utilisation for educational and tourism purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40925/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 130. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of heritage sites throughout the country which have been archaeologically excavated to facilitate visitor and educational interest; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40927/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 131. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department continues to examine historical sites throughout the country which might benefit from archaeological excavation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40928/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 132. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department has identified extra sites throughout the country suitable for archaeological investigation and excavation to ensure greater access and availability for tourism and educational purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40929/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 134. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she is committed to improving access to historical sites and structures with a view to attracting a greater number of interested enthusiasts, tourists, school children and students; if parking at such locations is a priority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40931/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department continues to ensure the protection of listed sites and buildings for the benefit of future generations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40926/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 133. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department continues to liaise with the Office of Public Works to ensure that heritage sites and buildings continue to be protected and in cases in which it is necessary sealed to prevent water damage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40930/17]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 136. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she continues to encourage internationally the use of Ireland as a film location with obvious beneficial economic implications; the particular difficulties encountered in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40934/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Promotion (27 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which he encourages the creation of historical or heritage journeys in respect of various heritage sites throughout the country in a way similar to the development of the Wild Atlantic Way and other similar initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40932/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Aviation Policy (26 Sep 2017)

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Other Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his reply. Arising from the review and ongoing assessment of the position, has it been possible to balance the positives and negatives of Brexit as part of an effort to ascertain the extent to which it is possible to intervene to meet the challenges? To what extent has the possibility of infringing state aid rules been considered with a view to dealing with the more...

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: Is the Minister confident it will be possible to meet these challenges? Reference has been made to transitional arrangements. Is it possible that such arrangements will result in a loss of bargaining position that may not be to our advantage at a later stage?

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 42. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the degree to which his Department has noted negative or positive impacts from Brexit; the steps required to be taken to address such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40416/17]

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: I am seeking to evaluate the extent to which the Minister has had an opportunity to address the opportunities and challenges arising from Brexit and whether it is likely to be possible to intervene in a positive way to minimise the challenges and to take full advantage of the opportunities.

Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: The building control Bill is promised legislation. Given the difficulties that have arisen in certain sectors of the construction industry in the past, when is the Bill likely to come before the House?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he can take steps to minimise the impact of Brexit on the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40745/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent of savings likely to be required in Departments in the remainder of 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40731/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (26 Sep 2017)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has satisfied himself that expenditure and reform goals continue to be achieved throughout all Departments and subordinate agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40734/17]