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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Offshore Islands (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: As indicated in Budget 2016, the current funding allocation available to my Department for the offshore islands has been increased from €5.9m in 2015 to €6.631m in 2016. This additional allocation will be available for various support measures, including funding for island companies. As the Deputy will be aware, this service was provided by the Department of Environment,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Since this Government has come into office, huge efforts have been made to solve the issue of the protection of Ireland’s raised bog special areas of conservation within the framework of the EU Habitats Directive. This has included intense and on-going engagement with turf cutting interests, farmers, non-governmental organisations and with the European Commission. A long-term...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Vacancies on State Boards (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The process to appoint a new member to the Irish Film Board is underway following advertisement by the Public Appointments Service with a closing date of 4 January 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Irish Land Commission was dissolved in 1992 and I understand that its successor in law is the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. In 1988, the then Irish Land Commission nominally transferred management of shooting rights to the Wildlife Service, which is now the National Parks and Wildlife Service, a constituent part of my Department. I am not aware of any specific...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department operates an Arts and Culture Small Capital Grants Scheme. The scheme allows for the funding of capital projects for not-for-profit organisations of up to €10,000, to meet up to 70% of project costs. A call for applications was made under the current scheme in August last year and I hope to make an announcement shortly in relation to the award of grants under this scheme....

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Promotions (19 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that, under the Civil Reform Programme, one Clerical Officer in my Department was promoted to Higher Executive Officer and one Executive Officer in my Department was promoted to Assistant Principal Officer through internal competitions following the change in eligibility rules.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 175, inclusive, together. As previously advised, the works being carried out on the National Monument at 14-17 Moore Street are in line with the consent issued by the then Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in 2014. These works, as has been publicly stated on a number of occasions, will return Nos. 14-17 Moore Street to their 1916...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the House for facilitating a Second Stage debate on the Heritage Bill 2016 today. Although the Bill is called the Heritage Bill, it is not confined to dealing with heritage matters but introduces important changes across a range of areas. By way of summary, Part 2 of the Bill deals with amendments to the Canals Act 1986, to ensure there Is a robust framework for the making of...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I established a working group-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: -----comprising officials from my Department, to consider the submissions received and to report back to me with a range of proposals. The changes that are included in section 8 of the Bill, to be introduced on a pilot two year basis, will allow for a more managed approach to the vegetation management issues which regularly arise. The pilot measures include allowing managed hedge cutting,...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: For that reason, any burning or cutting will be subject to very strict conditions and restrictions which will be specified in statutory regulations to protect fauna and flora. In addition, my Department will monitor activity under these provisions and an assessment of the impacts will be carried out before any decision is taken on continuing these measures beyond the pilot phase. In that...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I thank those Senators who have participated, some of whose contributions have been practical and helpful in regard to canals, wildlife and heritage council elements of the amending legislation. On the canals, I welcome Senator Barrett's constructive and positive comments as our canals are valuable resources and public amenities. Like Senator Brennan, I want to see our canals further...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: -----reflects the wider Government objective-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: -----to achieve efficiency and streamlining in the governance of State agencies and their cohorts.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Sorry, yes.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Second Stage (20 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Senators once again for their contributions and I look forward to receiving their amendments which I will consider fully.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (21 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The 2015 National Famine Commemoration was held in Newry, Co. Down last September. This occasion represented the first time the event was held in Northern Ireland and it has been recognised as a great success, with significant cross-community representation present. The entire ceremony may be viewed on my Department's website, www.ahg.gov.ie, or on the dedicated website for the National and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sporting Rights (26 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Land and turbary rights in County Westmeath have been purchased under the Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme administered by my Department and are registered, or pending registration, with the Property Registration Authority of Ireland, as outlined in the table below. Number of acquisitions Hectares of land in County Westmeath Registered with the PRAI in the ownership of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (26 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I, together with my Government colleagues, am committed to ensuring that the commemorations to mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be inclusive, appropriate and respectful. Over the past year, I have met with a number of relatives, including representatives of relatives’ groups and individual relatives, to highlight the important role that they will have in the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (26 Jan 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Funding across the public service was severely impacted by the economic crisis, including the funding which the Government was able to provide to the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board. With economic recovery, I have however, been able to provide some additional support to both organisations. The allocation to the Arts Council in 2016 is €60.1m, an increase of 6% over the past 2...