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Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (21 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 114: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the proposed community nursing unit at Kerry general hospital, Tralee, County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20904/05]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (21 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on the application by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry to remain in the State on the basis of parentage of an Irish-born child; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20828/05]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (21 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she has received the local inspector's report; when a decision will be made on the amalgamation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20773/05]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (21 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 548: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the amalgamation of schools (details supplied) in County Kerry; if she has received the local inspector's report; when a decision will be made on the amalgamation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21027/05]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has completed his review of the report (details supplied) on the RTAs; if he intends to implement the recommendation contained in the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20190/05]

Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a decision has been made on the successful tender for the national conference centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20191/05]

Tourism Industry. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister update the House on the signposting programme? Various concerns have been expressed about signposting around the country. Is there a national programme in place to improve signposting, especially in this city where signposts were erected and taken down? People are very confused when they come to Dublin, especially if they are driving——

Tourism Industry. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Dingle is another question. The signs have not yet been changed, but people are getting lost. Also, the Luas, while it is welcome, is creating problems around St. Stephen's Green, for example, which is a focal point for motorists if they are going to the northside of the city. I met a group of French tourists outside the Dáil the other day who were totally confused. They had been travelling...

Swimming Pool Projects. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: If and when the Department is designing a new swimming pool programme, will consideration be given to including dry facilities such as gymnasia, sports facilities and crèches in swimming pool projects? Funding is currently restricted to wet facilities. It is important to have a broad range of facilities available within health and leisure complexes. Will the Minister consider including other...

Departmental Funding. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Has a review been carried out by the Department of the success of the Cork City of Culture? Is it good value for money? If further demands are made of the Department for additional funding for the remainder of the year, will it be forthcoming?

Departmental Funding. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: The Minister will agree that the greatest drama will take place this summer in Páirc Uí Chaoimh when Kerry will play Cork in the Munster final, if they overcome Limerick. Does the Minister agree a definitive statement should be issued on the future of Cork School of Music? Could the outstanding difficulties be cleared up so it could go ahead as soon as possible?

Sports Development. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: There are three years to go to the Beijing games. It is important that the strategy and the various recommendations be put in place as soon as possible. What is the Minister's view on the creation of an institute of sport, as has been recommended in all the reports?

National Aquatic Centre. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the problems between a company (details supplied) and the Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Limited regarding the National Aquatic Centre, have been resolved; if this company will continue to run and manage the centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20408/05]

National Aquatic Centre. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: What lease obligations were not fulfilled by Dublin Waterworld? How did the €10 million VAT liability arise? Why does Dublin Waterworld have to pay this liability? Is the Minister satisfied this VAT was owed? One of the reasons Dublin Waterworld refused to pay rent was because it claimed the building was defective. It has forwarded a number of defects in the building to Campus Stadium...

National Aquatic Centre. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Is Dublin Waterworld still officially the tenant? Is the National Aquatic Centre operating to its full capacity? Are the elite swimmers being accommodated by Dublin Waterworld in the centre?

Abbey Theatre. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if a decision has been made regarding the suitability of the site offered by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority for the relocation of the Abbey Theatre; if it is the only site being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20409/05]

Abbey Theatre. (16 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: I welcome this significant and potentially historic announcement by the Minister. I hope it will not be a re-occurrence of the unfortunate announcement on Coláiste Mhuire. I recognise that this announcement is important. Like the Minister, I would have preferred if the Abbey Theatre could have been reconstructed on its current site or relocated to the Carlton site on O'Connell Street but...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (15 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 57: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he proposes any policy changes or directives with a view to achieving a more rapid delivery of broadband services throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20061/05]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Legislation: Broadcasting Legislation (15 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has approved the draft scheme submitted by the BCI in December 2004 to his Department; when the scheme will become operational; the level of funding available at this stage in the innovation fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19882/05]

Liquor Licensing Laws: Motion (Resumed). (15 Jun 2005)

Jimmy Deenihan: I am glad the Government has responded so positively to this motion. Rarely has a motion been so effective. It has resulted in a complete U-turn, not really by the Minister but by the Government. The Government must take responsibility for the café bar idea as much as the Minister. The most important issue concerns the control of outlets selling alcohol. I agree with the vintners that there...