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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Sites (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: These monuments are not in my ownership or guardianship under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004. I understand that they are located in an area of commonage with several private owners. The monuments are, however, included in the Record of Monuments and Places under section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994. Any person proposing to carry out works at, or in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Legal Costs (8 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that the cost of legal services paid from my Department's Administrative Budget since its establishment in June 2011 amounts to €6,195 in respect of legal advice provided on a single occasion in 2012. For completeness, I would bring to the Deputy's attention that my Department makes payments from time to time to the Chief State Solicitor's Office in respect of legal...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Value for Money Reviews (9 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I am committed to ensuring that findings of the report referred to by the Deputy are used to improve access to and support for the arts in Ireland. My Department will build on the already positive engagement with the Arts Council to ensure that the recommendations are delivered.This will be done in close consultation with the Arts Council using the normal governance arrangements, including...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Protection (10 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts 1976, as amended, prohibits the cutting, grubbing, burning or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemptions, from 1 March to 31 August during the nesting and breeding season for birds and wildlife.Vegetation such as hedgerows and scrub is important as wildlife habitat and needs to be managed in the interests of both farming and biodiversity. In...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Rehiring (10 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department was established on 2 June 2011. I am advised that, since that date, there have been no applications for re-instatement following retirement on ill-health grounds.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turbary Rights (15 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was established in 2011 for those who have been required to cease turf cutting on the 53 raised bog special areas of conservation. The scheme has been extended to land owners and turbary right holders affected by the curtailment of turf cutting on raised bog natural heritage areas. The qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (15 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Any properties occupied by my Department are either leased or owned by the Office of Public Works and the question of any ground rents payable is the responsibility of that body. Bodies operating under the aegis of my Department are separate legal entities in their own right. The issues raised by the Deputy are part of the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the bodies in question...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (15 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I announced the scheme in question on 21 October 2015 and local authorities were formally notified of their allocations on 23 October 2015. Applications for funding under the scheme had to be made by the applicant directly to the relevant local authority no later than 7December 2015. This was the final date for applications and cannot be changed. Each local authority is required to submit a...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (15 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. I am advised that a payment of €1,521 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2014) has been made to this applicant. The qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The claimant must have a legal interest in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: In August this year, I launched the 2015 Arts and Culture Small Capital Grants Scheme and made €300,000 available for allocation. The scheme allows for the funding of capital projects of up to €10,000, to meet up to 70% of project costs. I hope to make an announcement shortly in relation to the award of grants under this scheme. In addition, the Government has announced a new...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Census of Population Publication (15 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Current legislative provisions, as contained in the Statistics Act 1993, require that census data must be withheld for 100 years. Accordingly, it is not possible at this time to release 1926 Census returns before the statutory period has elapsed in 2026. If the records were to be released before the expiry of 100 years, a major change in legislation and policy would be required to allow for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (15 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: There are no formal proposals before my Department in relation to this project.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Directives (16 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Ireland, like all EU Member States, is bound by the requirements of the EU Habitats and Birds Directives. These Directives ensure the protection of endangered habitats and species, which have been selected for conservation within Special Areas of Conservation or Special Protection Areas. These Directives have been transposed into Irish law, primarily through the European Communities (Birds...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Flood Prevention Measures (16 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I understand that the Deputy may be referring to a proposal to develop a flood alleviation scheme on the River Deel. This Scheme is being developed by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The proposed development is located within and adjacent to a European site and various protected habitats and species therein are protected under Irish and European law, including the Freshwater Pearl Mussel. ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Payments (16 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: The individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question applied to sell his interest in land within a raised bog special area of conservation, under the voluntary bog purchase scheme administered by my Department. The applicant has applied to sell both freehold title and a turbary right. My Department, in conjunction with the Chief State Solicitor’s Office, has been...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Freedom of Information Fees (17 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: In 2014, fees and charges totalling €708 were received by my Department in respect of requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 and its antecedent legislation. In 2015, fees and charges totalling €232 have been received to date.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Staff (17 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: I presume the Deputy is referring to appointments that are coterminous with my own term of office as Minister and those of the Ministers of State at my Department. Details of such appointments at my Department, including the role title and the salary scale in each case, are set out in the following tables. For completeness, I would point out that both Ministers of State at my Department also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (17 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. I am advised that a payment of €1,500 in respect of Year 1 of 15 (2012), €1,518 in respect of Year 2 of 15 (2013), €1,521 in respect of Year 3 of 15 (2014). The qualifying criteria for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Process RIA (17 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: Since its establishment in June 2011, my Department has published the following Bills: - Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011 (since enacted as the Irish Film Board (Amendment) Act 2011); - Bille na Gaeltachta 2012/Gaeltacht Bill 2012 (since enacted as the Acht na Gaeltachta 2012/Gaeltacht Act 2012); - Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2012 (since enacted as the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2012); and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry (17 Dec 2015)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has received no proposals in this regard.

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