1015 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to advance plans to commemorate the Irish soldiers who fell at the Somme in 1916; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47837/08]
1014 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to provide a fund to which community groups can apply for support for the refurbishment of existing monuments commemorating events in the 1913 to 1923 period; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47836/08]
1013 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure a prominent cultural component to the 1916 centenary commemoration; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47835/08]
1012 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to restore 16 Moore Street and establish therein an interpretative centre, linked to the refurbished General Post Office to honour those who fought in the 1916 Rising; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47834/08]
1010 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to establish the General Post Office as a museum of celebration of Irish progress and achievement across a broad spectrum as a landmark 1916 centenary project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47830/08]
1009 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to push forward with plans for a substantial commemoration in the lead up to 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47829/08]
859 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to legislation proposed to give effect to the proposed merger of bodies under the remit of his Department; when he expects this legislation to be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[2116/09]
858 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the Irish Sports Council has submitted a review to his Department of the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games; if so, when this review will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[2115/09]
857 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the National Archives Advisory Council has been reappointed; if not, when members will be appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[2114/09]
856 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the details of the membership of the tourism renewal group; the number of times the group has met to date; when it is due to report to him; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[2113/09]
847 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to roll out ACCESS II; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47828/08]
846 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to establish a national sports museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47827/08]
845 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to complete phases two and three of the National Museum and Collins Barracks and complete phases two and three of the National Gallery; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47826/08]
844 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to begin a programme to digitise all State papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47825/08]
843 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to complete the construction of a new national theatre an a new national concert hall; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47824/08]
842 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to place the National Theatre, the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the National Concert Hall on a statutory footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47823/08]
841 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to establish a museum of Irish literature in Parnell Square, Dublin 1; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47822/08]
840 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to digitise the collections of the National Library, the National Gallery, the National Museum and the National Archives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47821/08]
839 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure that cultural institutions here are developed to their highest potential by capital investment in storage, presentation and digitisation of national treasures; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47820/08]
838 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress that has been made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure that the increased level of arts activity is sustained and developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47819/08]
837 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to provide multi-annual funding to the Arts Council that identifies key areas for development, either for organisations, or key strategies in the arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47818/08]
836 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to continue the examination of fiscal incentives to encourage investment in the indigenous film industry here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47817/08]
835 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure that dynamic incentives remain available to the film and television sector and develop bilateral agreements to maximise the potential of section 481; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47816/08]
834 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to create a new combined cultural visa and work permit that simplifies and speeds up entry by incoming artists and groups to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47815/08]
833 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to continue to support the development of the traditional arts; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47814/08]
832 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage the full participation of the private and corporate sector in supporting the development of the arts infrastructure and arts programmes and services here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47813/08]
831 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to provide new tax and other incentives aimed at making cultural and educational philanthropy more attractive and to help persons working in the arts to make a decent living; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47812/08]
830 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to develop a new policy to create and sustain employment in the arts, particularly arts employment that can market, operate and develop the local arts infrastructure here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47811/08]
829 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage partnerships between local authorities, central Government, relevant local community groups and the Arts Council with a view to funding arts locally; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47810/08]
828 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure that arts venues are adequately funded to facilitate activities and to maximise community use and accessibility for all; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47809/08]
827 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage, promote and foster volunteerism in the arts, drawing on the successful development of volunteerism in sports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47808/08]
826 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to encourage and support the strategic development of the arts in local communities, both geographic and communities of interest, for the disadvantaged and for minority groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47807/08]
825 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to promote an appreciation of and engagement in arts and culture from early education through to all education levels through the implementation of a national comprehensive strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47806/08]
824 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to increase funding to the Arts Council for education initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47805/08]
823 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to support measures that are child centred in arts and cultural programmes and develop and enhance child centred policies that impact throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47804/08]
822 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to support training and professional development for the performing arts by creating, enhancing and extending modules of in-service training; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47803/08]
816 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to initiate a financial support package aimed at introducing primary school children to swimming; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47797/08]
804 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to support a new local authority swimming pool programme, prioritising need and disadvantage; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47781/08]
821 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to recognise the importance of volunteerism in the promotion of sport through the expansion of the volunteer awards scheme for persons in sport here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47802/08]
812 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to continue with the implementation of effective and modern anti-doping programmes here, which have earned recognition internationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47790/08]
811 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to support elite athletes in preparation for the 2008 and 2012 Olympics and develop proposals for Ireland to be used as a base for other national teams in advance of the London games in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47789/08]
810 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to provide a national stadium at Lansdowne Road in order that the national rugby and soccer teams have a first rate facility in which to play their games; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47788/08]
809 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to further develop the Sports Campus Ireland development at Abbotstown, incorporating the Irish Institute of Sport, and including the development of a new 25,000 seater stadium to accommodate athletics and field sports; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47787/08]
808 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure accessibility as a key component in the provision of sports and recreational facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47786/08]
801 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to put in place a long-term strategic plan to ensure the development of necessary local facilities here, followed by a yearly monitoring of improvements delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47778/08]
800 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to complete, in conjunction with the local sports partnerships, a national audit of local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47777/08]
820 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to create an annual women’s sports award scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47801/08]
819 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to establish a forum on female participation in sport in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council to make recommendations on all issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47800/08]
818 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to appoint a member of the Irish Sports Council to deal with all aspects of women in sport, including the gender proofing of all Sports Council decisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47799/08]
817 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in relation to the programme for Government commitment to ensure that local sports partnerships have an official dedicated to the promotion of girls’ and women’s involvement in sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[47798/08]