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Arts and Cultural Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Arts; Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline his plans to acquire and convert Bank of Ireland's College Green headquarters into a cultural space; the outcome of his discussions to date with Bank of Ireland in relation to this matter; if he has considered the cost involved in converting this building into a cultural space; and if he will publish...

Arts and Cultural Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: That was not a particularly comprehensive reply. I was hoping for more information than that. It is a matter that is on the public agenda and it has been reported widely in the newspapers. I would have liked to have heard a clear plan for what the Minister proposes to do with the building. I acknowledge that it remains in Bank of Ireland's ownership but the State owns 36% of the same...

Arts and Cultural Projects (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: I acknowledge that issues can be sensitive in negotiations. Has the Department considered the cost implications of the project? I am sure that before we considered anything, we looked at costs, which are a top priority in these straitened times. I asked about the cost implications of the works in the initial question. The Minister of State has correctly stated that this is an iconic...

General Post Office (21 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: I support Senator McLellan in this regard. We accept the Minister of State's confirmation that the Abbey Theatre will not move to the GPO. I join the Deputy in suggesting the Department and the OPW should consider locating a cultural centre in the GPO to celebrate the history of the building as the focal point of the 1916 Rising. Many of our forefathers fought in GPO and its vicinity to...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (20 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the jobs initiative has had an impact on the live register to date. [21428/11]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (20 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 218: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the details of the new proposal which will see planning permission required to reclaim land; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21459/11]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (20 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has had or plans to hold discussions with his European counterparts and the EU commission regarding the EU directive which will see farmers required to seek planning permission and environmental impact statement report before improving their land holding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21460/11]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of direct and indirect jobs involved in the construction and refurbishment of hotels that qualified for tax incentives in the years 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21108/11]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance the taxes raised for the Exchequer directly and indirectly in the construction and refurbishment of hotels that qualified for tax incentives in the years 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21110/11]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance the annualised number of employees working in hotels whose construction and development was funded through tax incentives in the years 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21111/11]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Finance the annual tax rates taken to the Exchequer from hotels whose construction and development was funded through tax incentives from 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21116/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Finance the advice taken on the legal aspects of the proposal to restrict or guillotine property tax incentives in budget 2011; if he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21118/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and approve a claim for supplementary welfare allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21306/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a claim for farm assist will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21412/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 331: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the development levies raised for the Exchequer directly and indirectly in the construction and refurbishment of hotels that qualified for tax incentives in the years 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21110/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 332: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the annual business rates taken for the Exchequer from hotels whose construction and development was funded through tax incentives from 2004 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21116/11]

Order of Business (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: The Government promised to introduce a system to allow questions to be tabled during Dáil recess periods. Will such a motion be brought before the House this week or is this another broken promise?

Job Creation (19 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to develop the digital gaming sector to increase the employment it is already providing to the Irish economy. [21076/11]

Written Answers — Public Expenditure: Public Expenditure (14 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the significant changes which he expects in the outturn of public expenditure for 2011, net and gross; and the reasons behind these changes. [20305/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Jul 2011)

Robert Troy: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a claim for supplementary welfare allowance and rent allowance will be expedited and approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20433/11]