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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences Data (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 290. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which oil, gas or other exploration licences issued in the past 15 years have been activated or are in process thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11051/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences Data (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 292. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent of any gold, silver, oil, gas or other minerals discovered on-shore or off-shore on foot of licences offered or issued over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11053/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences Data (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 293. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the uptake of exploration licences in each year from 2007 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11054/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 291. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which he is committed to the retention of the post office network and delivery service throughout the country, including next day deliveries and the provision of additional services suitable for administration through An Post, thereby enhancing future viability of the service; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Post Office Network (12 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 294. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent to which any examination has been done to ascertain the full extent to which the post office system may be adapted using modern technology to provide a complimentary range of services to those provided through An Post throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11056/15]

Order of Business (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: Legislation is promised in respect of updating the system of granting criminal legal aid. Have the heads of the criminal justice (legal aid) Bill be cleared and, if so, when is the Bill likely to come before the House?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on EU Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for his address and, in particular, compliment him on the launch of the foreign policy review, to which the committee contributed. I have no doubt that it will set a very useful benchmark for Irish foreign policy. I am not sure whether the European Union is sufficiently respected for its genuine interest in neighbourhood countries such as Ukraine. It appears Russia...

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 6. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the preparations for the 1916 commemoration continue in line with targets and expectations; the extent to which all those associated with 1916 are duly recognised in a sensitive, meaningful, and respectful way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10178/15]

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: This question seeks to obtain an update on the preparations. While it is somewhat similar to the last question, its emphasis is on the need to ensure a solemn and sensitive commemoration in keeping with the ideals and aspirations of those who were involved in the 1916 uprising, while recognising the need for inclusiveness, in the context that we have inherited what they envisaged.

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive reply. I also mention the need to recognise the role played by Cumann na mBan and by some people who were pacifists, such as Francis Sheehy-Skeffington, as well as other people who were involved who were not necessarily in agreement but who became part of what it was at the time, which we now have inherited. The point about inclusiveness to which...

Other Questions: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister. My last point is on the need for a solemn occasion without triumphalism. At this time in our history, it is appropriate to bring together all the various strands of thought that have prevailed in Ireland for hundreds of years. I believe it will be an ideal time to do it, and I thank the Minister for her reply.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Development (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 11. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects the film industry to grow, with particular reference to the use of this country as a film location, capturing our unique scenery, with consequential economic benefit, particularly for tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10179/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 45. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, and when, arrears of job seekers allowance will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10659/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 86. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current, and-or expected residency status in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10618/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 101. To ask the Minister for Health the Health Service Executive area that has responsibility for the provision of required physiotherapy, occupational therapy and child and adolescent mental health services in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10669/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 167. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the regions will participate in the 1916 commemorations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10718/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 168. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she and her Department continue to engage with international film makers with a view to maximising the potential use of this country as a film location with obvious beneficial economic impact; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10719/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 169. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which discussions are taking place with persons and representatives of canal dwellers and recreational users of the canals with a view to reducing the costs highlighted in a previous draft report; if she expects to be in a position to meet the concerns of those involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which efforts continue to be made to interact with the Irish Diaspora, through the medium of culture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10721/15]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (11 Mar 2015)

Bernard Durkan: 171. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which Irish history and culture continues to be promoted overseas through the Irish diaspora; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10722/15]