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Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Has anybody any urgency with regard to the Dublin transportation authority Bill? There is no sense of urgency with regard to transport because there are so many competing interests, but does anybody in government realise just what is happening to this city? Nobody is in charge of transport.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: No legislation. When will the Bill on the Dublin transportation authority be taken?

Leaders' Questions (8 Apr 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: It is not the policy.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Apr 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 172: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the steps he has taken, or proposes, to ensure money taken on his behalf by airlines is returned if the tax is not incurred due to cancellation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11277/08]

Written Answers — Swimming Pool Projects: Swimming Pool Projects (2 Apr 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the final certificate has been issued and retention fees paid to the builder of the National Aquatic Centre in order that it may be completed to specification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11278/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (2 Apr 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 527: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the cost of the digitisation of the parish records recently put on-line by the Irish Family History Foundation; the way the money was channelled and to whom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11468/08]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (2 Apr 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 701: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is intended to cease payment to teachers currently employed but unqualified and studying for a qualification; if the registration requirement with the Teaching Council will be waived pending qualification; if a lead-in period is envisaged; the impact on the total teaching population envisaged when registration becomes...

Pension Provisions. (2 Apr 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding the life certification project on the 14% of recipients of contributory State pensions who reside abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12118/08]

Arts Funding. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the value for money being achieved from the per cent for arts scheme; if he will recommend a revaluation of the scheme to determine if it is achieving best outcomes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10974/08]

Arts Funding. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I hope the Minister has more luck than I had in gathering information about art pieces when I submitted questions to all Departments. The feedback I received was worrying. I agree that the scheme has major potential and has provided art around the country, has provided employment to young, emerging and established artists and has raised awareness of art. It has major potential but from...

Arts Funding. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I welcome that. In terms of the cap, there is potential and the Minister needs someone in charge of the scheme locally to draw three or four together. We could get better value for money if one project was undertaken. It does not need to be sculpture, it could be a piece of work or a music programme.

National Aquatic Centre. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has satisfied himself with the operation of the National Aquatic Centre; the criteria in terms of outcomes that have been established against which to measure success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10935/08]

National Aquatic Centre. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Nearly as distinguished as Pat Kenny.

National Aquatic Centre. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I raised this matter previously and agree that we must target a break-even figure for the operation of the centre. Like Deputy Upton, however, I wished to raise the question of the particular club mentioned. I will not go into detail on the problems it is facing because this matter raises a broader question concerning how the centre has been managed. Since its inception, it has...

National Aquatic Centre. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: From a low base.

Horseracing Ireland. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he envisages new funding arrangements for Horse Racing Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10976/08]

Horseracing Ireland. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I agree with the Minister that this is a highly important industry for many reasons, including employment and rural employment in particular. Horse Racing Ireland and the bloodstock industry together constitute one of our critical industries and it is appropriate that the State should ensure that horse racing is facilitated, if not subsidised. As this is such an expensive sport obviously it...

Horseracing Ireland. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I note Paddy Power PLC has opened 18 new shops, ten of which were new and the rest being acquisitions. I find it hard to believe it could not sustain a higher rate of tax, if that is what is required. This is not a sport in which many people actively participate. Given the obvious limits to the State's resources, such funding should be going into increased activity, particularly for young...

Horseracing Ireland. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: May I ask a brief question?

Horseracing Ireland. (13 Mar 2008)

Olivia Mitchell: I understand Horse Racing Ireland has made a recommendation. Has the Minister received it yet? It also has recognised this is not sustainable. Has he received recommendations for alternative sources of funding?