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Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the implementation group, established to implement the recommendations of the new horizons for Irish tourism, will report to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15360/04]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made on the acquisition of a site for the proposed new Garda station in Castleisland, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15243/04]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a grant will be provided to move the perimeter wall in front of Fybough national school to provide a car parking space for the teachers and for parents to pick up their children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15240/04]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if school transport will be provided for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15475/04]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his Department's plans to provide broadband to Kenmare town, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15182/04]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the present position regarding the new Stadium at Lansdowne Road; and ifhe will make a statement on the matter. [15398/04]

Written Answers — Parking Regulations: Parking Regulations (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending penalty points for motorists who use car parking spaces reserved for disabled drivers, in view of the severe hardship this is causing many drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15251/04]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 347: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason persons (details supplied) were refused visas to visit here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15208/04]

Written Answers — Courts Service: Courts Service (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will raise the limit of the District Court from its present level to €30,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15664/04]

Abbey Theatre. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the acquisition of a new location for the Abbey Theatre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15396/04]

Abbey Theatre. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Will the Minister rule out of the equation, once and for all, the current site of the theatre? His reply seems to suggest it has not yet been fully ruled out, which is creating confusion. In view of the fact that the High Court judgment in the case involving the Carlton cinema site, which was held two months ago, is imminent, is the Minister of the opinion that it would be opportune for the...

Abbey Theatre. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: If the current site is unsuitable, the Carlton seems to be the only alternative if the new theatre is to be located in the city centre. As the centenary of the Abbey Theatre is on 27 December would it not be prudent to make an announcement by then to celebrate that event? To ensure a speedy decision, will the Minister request his Department to engage with the OPW and Dublin City Council and...

National Conference Centre. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the status of the proposed national convention centre; the expected timetable for delivery of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15397/04]

National Conference Centre. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: I hope this project will not be long-fingered. The tone of the Minister's reply seems to indicate that the urgency associated with this project has abated. I am sure he is aware that Ireland is losing about €50 million every year because we do not have an international conference centre. Ireland is not even ranked among the leading conference destinations in Europe and Dublin is ranked only...

National Conference Centre. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Is the Minister concerned by BUPA's recent decision, inspired by the smoking ban, not to bring an international conference to Dublin? Does the Minister believe that the ban will affect conferences in the future? Has Tourism Ireland offered any counter-arguments to allay the fears of people coming here who have similar concerns?

Swimming Pool Projects. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: In view of the fact that the Ballybunion pool in County Kerry is now ready to go to tender, will the Minister allow it to proceed to tender stage, in lieu of extra money being made available to his Department in 2005?

Tourism Industry. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Ireland seems to rank high in respect of food and drink prices — two essentials for tourists visiting this country — and recent media reports have suggested we are now almost the most expensive in Europe. The Minister's Department will soon prepare its Estimates for 2005 and I understand the expert group is examining the issue of VAT and excise duty. In that context, will the Government...

Tourism Industry. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: These questions form part of the main issue.

Tourism Industry. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: If the expert group recommended a reduction along these lines, would the proposals be accepted by the Government?

St. Patrick's Festival. (25 May 2004)

Jimmy Deenihan: Does the Minister agree that what happened on St. Patrick's Day happens on most weekends of the year in many flash points in the country? The action he proposes to take for St. Patrick's Day could surely be applied to other flash points like Temple Bar, Limerick and elsewhere.