Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 312: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline the specific projects that he plans for County Donegal arising from the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Plan 2012-2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35824/11]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North-West Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Under the Capital Investment Plan 2012-2016, capital expenditure in my Department will total some €190 million. With regard to the specific details of this expenditure, I am currently prioritising plans within the context of the forthcoming Budget. I can say, however, that this expenditure will focus in particular on supporting jobs in the film and television sector and in the Gaeltacht. It will also seek to target investment in priority areas in the cultural and heritage sectors that can support cultural tourism as one of the most important elements of Ireland's tourism product.

Expenditure will be directed at ensuring compliance with EU directives, including investment in alternative solutions for those affected by the cessation of turf cutting on raised bog Special Areas of Conservation. Other investment will support the built heritage, strategic developments in our National Parks and the development of our waterways in the context of the implementation of the Good Friday and St. Andrews Agreements.