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Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Education and Science

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any financial supports available for student teachers to facilitate their participation in the Gaeltacht placement programme where their means are limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

1st December 2012

Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Justice and Equality

To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any consultation process occurred between his Department and the British Government prior to the announcement of the G8 summit in Enniskillen in relation to the requirement for extra security forces; if there will be extra security required in Irish airports and on the border in the run up and during the G8 Summit in 2013; the locations from which resources will be taken in respect of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

1st December 2012

Farrell welcomes announcement of five new school building projects in North County

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, that five new school building projects will take place in Fingal in 2013.

1st December 2012

Farrell welcomes announcement of five new school building projects in North County

Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, that five new school building projects will take place in Fingal in 2013.

1st December 2012

Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Justice and Equality

To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if any consultation process occurred between his Department and the British Government prior to the announcement of the G8 summit in Enniskillen in relation to the requirement for extra security forces; if there will be extra security required in Irish airports and on the border in the run up and during the G8 Summit in 2013; the locations from which resources will be taken in respect of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

1st December 2012

Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to accelerate an increase in renewable energy resources through wind, wave and sustainable biomass as an alternative to importing fuels; the groups that are responsible for reporting this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

29th November 2012

Arts Update: Use of Sector to improve Ireland's Economy 29th November 2012

To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he has had discussions with stakeholders throughout the Arts and Heritage sectors with a view to maximisation of the potential of the sectors to impact favourably on the economic situation...

29th November 2012

Arts Update: Support for Local Community Organisations 29th November 2012

To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which his Department continues to be in direct contact with local arts groups, musical or dramatic societies in the context of offering financial or other support...

29th November 2012

Arts Update: Promotion of Ireland during EU Presidency through medium of the Arts and National Heritage 29th November 2012

To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to promote a positive image of Ireland during Ireland's Presidency of the EU...

29th November 2012

Arts Update: Future plans to boost the Tourism Sector 29th November 2012

To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans and those of subsidiary bodies under the aegis of his Department to boost the tourism sector in the coming three years...

29th November 2012