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Debenhams Ireland Redundancies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: I call Deputy Shanahan. Cá bhfuil sé?

Debenhams Ireland Redundancies: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: It is difficult to see the Deputy up there.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: On the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020, which is promised legislation, is it intended to addressed the issues of manpower levels within the Defence Forces in that context of that Bill or is it intended to do it separately in anticipation of that Bill?

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 36. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the specific culture and heritage projects she plans to prioritise during the lifetime of the 33rd Dáil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17255/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 47. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the mission statement of her Department; the extent to which she expects to meet specific targets throughout the lifetime of the 33rd Dáil; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17254/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 115. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she plans to assist with the promotion of cultural events with reference to addressing the impact of Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17678/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 116. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she has already planned or plans to assist cultural activities with reference to promotion of Irish culture here and abroad, thereby assisting in the post-Covid-19 recovery effort; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17679/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 118. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she expects to be in a position to offer financial assistance towards bodies involved in the promotion of the arts or cultural events in the course of the next five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17681/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 126. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans to assist with the development of the arts in its various forms with reference to local community-based groups and that such groups be specially selected for assistance and availing of their knowledge and experience of the arts at community level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17689/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 127. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which her Department directly or through the aegis of bodies under the remit of her Department continues to assist community-based groups and organisations involved in musical or theatrical productions nationally with a view to maximising interest in the arts at local level; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 117. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the mission statement of her Department with a view to setting precise objectives likely to be beneficial in the development and promotion of Irish culture here and abroad; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17680/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 119. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the development and-or enhancement of heritage sites nationally with a view to maximisation of their potential for tourism and educational purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17682/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Promotion (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 124. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the full extent of the programme for the preservation, protection and restoration of historical or heritage sites nationally with a view to maximising their use for education and tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17687/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which she plans to identify and address and-or restore heritage houses, castles or sites nationally over the next five years thereby maximising their potential in the promotion of Irish culture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17683/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 121. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which she has carried out an inventory of at-risk ancient and heritage sites, buildings or locations nationally with a view to initiating a programme for their improvement, restoration and safekeeping; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17684/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 122. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of heritage sites and houses throughout County Kildare in public ownership; the extent to which an ongoing programme exists to ensure their retention and safety in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17685/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 123. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number and location of sites, buildings or ruins of a historical or heritage nature throughout County Kildare which are not part of a protection or restoration programme; her plans to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17686/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 125. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her plans for the development of the film industry with reference to the need for its promotion for economic and cultural purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17688/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 128. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which the arts sector continues to attract support from philanthropists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17691/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (22 Jul 2020)

Bernard Durkan: 170. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her Department with liaise with the relevant authorities in the UK with regard to pension contributions in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17494/20]