News & Statements
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...
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...
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...
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.
Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Social Protection
To ask the Minister for Social Protection her method of determining up to date figures on unemployment hotspots around the country; the measures she has introduced to target these areas specifically; the proposals in place to target these areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Justice and Equality
To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the current facilities available if an emergency barring order is required for victims of domestic violence and if there is a requirement to extend this facility; the possibility of revisiting legislation surrounding domestic violence in the near future relating to funding and the extension of protection to persons who are not cohabiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his role in the gathering 2013 in particular with regard to possible events that focus on our reputation in the arts and that will promote Gaeltacht areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Parliamentary Question for the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht
To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his proposals for conservation grants on State owned buildings on Mountjoy Square, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Health
To ask the Minister for Health his plans in relation to epilepsy medication in the Health Bill 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter.