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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of ring forts or other historical sites that have been excavated and are currently open to the public; the extent of any proposed future excavation for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53368/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if, in the course of Ireland Presidency of the EU Council, he intends to take the opportunity to improve, upgrade or refurbish heritage sites throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53369/12]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the top five sites of historical or heritage importance in each county; the manner in which these locations are currently utilised for the promotion and projection of the positive image for the country by whatever method; the estimated number of visitors to each site over the course of the past twelve months; the extent to which such...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he and or his Department have identified heritage buildings or sites deemed to be at risk at specific or particular locations throughout the country; if he will identify the top twenty most vulnerable such locations; the action taken or likely to be taken to address any issues arising in the coming year; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of heritage restoration or other projects currently in hand or undertaken by his Department in each of the past four years to date; the number and location of any such projects currently of an urgent nature; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to positively respond in such cases in the next three...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which his Department continues to be in direct contact with local arts groups, musical or dramatic societies in the context of offering financial or other support on a yearly basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53371/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the possible dangers to sufferers of epilepsy arising from the use of generic drugs; if any particular approach has been made to the manufacturers of brand name drugs with a view to a price reduction which would make them more competitive in price with the generic product; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53355/12]

Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: On numerous occasions I have raised the issue of Internet bullying and the use of electronic media for intimidatory reasons. Is the Taoiseach in a position to indicate whether the criminal justice (cybercrime) Bill could be brought to the House as a matter of urgency, with a view to identifying to what extent the issue can be addressed through that medium? That debate should also enable the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Discussion with Minister of State (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: I congratulate the Minister of State on her update and the themes the country has adopted to pursue in the course of the Irish Presidency. They are laudable themes which, I hope, will bring the desired results. For example, promoting sustainable economic growth and restoring trust, confidence and stability are hugely important in the present climate and supporting growth and reform of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to involve and utilise sporting events in the context of The Gathering in 2013; if he has fully examined the potential in this regard; if he anticipated any specific steps arising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53069/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department has regular interaction with stakeholders in the tourism sector with a view to identification of issues of concern; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to respond to any such issues such as credit availability or transport costs throughout the sector; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to have discussions with the hotel and catering sector with a view to addressing issues of concern; if he expects to be in a position to positively respond to issues arising in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53073/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the transport sector has found it possible to achieve carbon reduction targets; if he has in mind any particular initiatives for the further enhancement of achievements under this heading; the extent to which achievement to date in this jurisdiction can be favourably compared with other jurisdictions throughout Europe;...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he continues to monitor the main factors affecting transport costs in both the public and the private sector; the way this compares with similar factors in other EU member states; if transport provided in this jurisdiction is deemed to operate currently at a competitive disadvantage; the degree, if any, to which this may...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he has studied transport costs in other EU countries within and without the Eurozone with a view to achieving parity for the transport sector here with other jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53077/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance if in response to the lack of adequate credit to the hotel industry, he has had any discussions with the lending institutions with a view to addressing this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53074/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Availability (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which a lack of credit to the transport and tourism sectors is currently deemed to negatively affect national economic performance; if he has in mind any specific proposals to address any such issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53078/12]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Transport Costs (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent if any to which he has had discussions with the private transport sector in the context of possible measures to address the increased fuel or other costs; if he expects to be in a position to identify any alleviation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53075/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staffing (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No.72 of 24 October 2012, if he will outline the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52320/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (27 Nov 2012)

Bernard Durkan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a bus pass was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [52846/12]