Senator Micheál Carrigy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise on the marketing strategy for The Gathering worldwide; when the campaign was launched overseas; the cost of this project to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the road safety strategy for 2013 and if he will advise specifically in relation to the speed limit review and the role of education in road safety matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his contact with the Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland and his views on the future and sustainability of professional football in Ireland, particularly with reference to the wage level of League of Ireland footballers, and funding provided to the Football Association of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of routes that Dublin Bus are operating at a loss; his views on the cost of outsourcing these routes to private transport companies as a cost reducing measure while protecting routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Sports Capital Grants for 2012; when an announcement will be made; if there will be an earlier application date set for 2013 due to the large volume of applicants in 2012; the other supports that will be provided to sporting clubs outside of this grant system; and if he will make a statement on the matter.