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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 20. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he continues to have discussions with stakeholders in the arts and heritage sectors with a view to the maximisation of the sectors’ ability to continue to impact favourably on the economy with particular reference to the need to capitalise on previous years’ efforts such as The Gathering as a means...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Appeals (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the recent refusal of appeal for school transport in the case of the child of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51447/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Criteria (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 139. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will set out the procedure to be followed to regularise their position in the case of non-EU nationals employed here, in some instances for up to ten years, occasionally employed by State agencies and meeting their statutory requirements in respect of PRSI, income tax and all other obligations but due to lack of work permit or...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he continues to have dialogue with the various stakeholders in the further development of the film making industry with particular reference to the encouragement of the use of this country as a film location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51911/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 208. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which his Department encourages opportunities for children to view various items of historical, cultural or heritage interests with a view to generating ongoing interest in that sector by young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51913/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 209. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which he continues to have dialogue with various local and voluntary musical societies and art groups with a view to maximising community interest in the arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51914/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 213. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he, his Department or bodies under his aegis have received applications for grant aid in respect of productions throughout County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51918/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Philanthropy Initiatives (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 210. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which philanthropic funding remains available for the promotion of the arts; the extent to which the future is secure in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51915/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 211. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which a full audit of all historical buildings, including those of architectural and cultural interest, exists; the degree to which any alterations have been made in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51916/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Funding (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 212. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which EU funding has been made available for the preservation-restoration of historical monuments, buildings or sites in the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51917/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Initiatives (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 214. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he and his Department can identify, promote and support cultural events in the coming year which might be of substantial economic benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51919/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 276. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which this country is obligated to conform to international agreements in respect of carbon emission reductions; the extent to which we remain on target in this regard; the consequences in the event of failure to meet targets in this regard in respect of carbon-related penalties; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 286. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in determination of application for visa in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51431/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 289. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will set out the requirements to facilitate compliance with residency requirements in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51545/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 297. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will set out the procedure to be followed to regularise their position in the case of non-EU nationals employed here, in some instances for up to ten years, occasionally employed by State agencies and meeting their statutory requirements in respect of PRSI, income tax and all other obligations but due to lack of work permit or updated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 300. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made to date in determination of eligibility for residency arising from the Zambrano Judgement in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51740/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (3 Dec 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 413. To ask the Minister for Health the progress to date in determination of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51530/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (28 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 12. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which adequate funds remain available to her Department to meet the requirements of rent support for those families on local authority housing lists and currently renting from the private sector in view of the increased housing demand likely to lead to higher rents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50787/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (28 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 14. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which adequate FÁS, JobBridge, retraining or up-skilling courses remain available to her Department with particular reference to the need to address the issues of long-term and youth unemployment; the numbers currently seeking to avail of such courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50788/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (28 Nov 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 88. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if and when the application for carer’s allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51227/13]