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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (31 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Arts Act 2003 requires there to be a statutory gender balance on the Arts Council.  Section 11(7) of the Arts Act 2003  states that "Of the members of the Council, not less than 6 of them shall be men and not less than 6 of them shall be women".  This legislation also requires members of the Council to have a special interest or knowledge...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (31 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: A budget of €6m was provided as part of Budget 2018 to further the implement the Creative Ireland Programme. This will ensure that the Department can build on the work accomplished in 2017, continue to drive the implementation of the Programme at local level and fund specific actions and priorities which further the wider aims of the Programme. €1.15m of the above budget...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Biodiversity Plan (31 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I recently announced that my Department would be accepting applications for two new funding schemes specifically aimed at local authorities. These schemes are a grant scheme to assist local authorities in implementing actions contained in the National Biodiversity Action Plan 2017-2021 (NBAP) through biodiversity-led projects in their areas, and an additional scheme to assist local...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (31 May 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I assume the Deputy is referring to the €2.65m allocated specifically in Budget 2018 to further support the implementation of the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 and the language planning process, as set out under the Gaeltacht Act 2012.  Given that the implementation of the language planning process is now gathering momentum, with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Shooting Rights (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Water Birds (AEWA) was developed under the UN Convention on Migratory Species. Ireland signed up to the Agreement in 2003. The agreement includes a commitment that “Parties shall endeavour to phase out the use of the "ammunition referred in Question" for hunting in wetlands as soon as possible in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service Staff (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have been advised by officials in my Department that any Officer wishing to remain in service after the official retiring age of 65 may make an application for retention for a period of up to one year under the terms of Circular 21/2017 (A Temporary Circular to allow for certain Civil Servants to be retained beyond their Compulsory Retirem ent Age of 65 years until they reach the age of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is responsible for implementing EU law, and specifically the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations 2003 (S.I. No 440 of 2003). My Department has a statutory role to ensure all premises identified as zoos in Ireland are inspected and licensed, if appropriate, each year. The Irish Standards of Modern Zoo Practice (ISMZP), published by my...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Programme for Government Implementation (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As the Taoiseach advised the House on Wednesday 30th May last, the Government has recently approved the second Programme for a Partnership Government annual report which provides a comprehensive update on progress since May 2017. The report will be laid before the Oireachtas in the near future. In addition to highlighting progress on the specific plans put in place to tackle issues, in the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Heritage Council, which is funded by my Department, is independent in the performance of its functions. It is a matter for the Heritage Council to decide how its funding is allocated across the range of research, education and conservation programmes it supports. In 2018, I allocated funding of €6.377M to the Heritage Council as part of the annual Estimates process. This...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Applications (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: 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. With respect to 36 raised bog natural heritage area sites, the qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The applicant must have had a legal interest (ownership or a turbary right (right to cut turf))...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Music Industry Promotion (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Section 481 Tax Relief is matter for my colleague the Minister for Finance. Section 481 is a critical support for the Irish audiovisual industry. The present scheme will expire at the end of 2020 and the Department of Finance is reviewing Section 481 in advance of a decision on its extension beyond 2020. The Pillar 4 of Creative Ireland Programme focuses on Ireland's potential to be a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I intend to convene a meeting of the All-Party Group within the next few weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 642 of 29 May 2018, reference No. 23114/18. The position has not changed.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commencement of Legislation (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: There are no sections or parts of legislation brought forward by my Department in the last four years that have yet to be commenced.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 660 and 661 on 28 March 2018 in which I set out my Department’s significant input and involvement in the safeguarding of the toghers, or ancient trackways, discovered at Mayne. Over the years the Department has liaised with and provided archaeological advice and information to local heritage groups, the local authority and the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department regularly has volunteers assisting in the work of the National Parks and Wildlife side, and I have drawn the attention of local management in Killarney to this welcome offer.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1348 to 1350, inclusive, together. The Heritage Council, which is funded by my Department, is independent in the performance of its functions. In 2018, I allocated funding of €6.377M to the Heritage Council. This is an increase of €123,000 on the 2017 allocation, which, in turn, had been increased by over €1 million on the 2016...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The capital allocation for my Department in each of the years 2019 to 2022 is as follows: - €75 million in 2019; - €76 million in 2020; - €80 million in 2021; and - €110 million in 2022. Details of the specific capital allocation for 2023 are not currently available. With regard to the break out of capital allocations for the years 2019 – 2023, this has...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Architectural Heritage (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) was established by the Architectural Heritage (National Inventory) and Historic Monuments (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1999. It is a national initiative administered by my Department. The purpose of the NIAH is to identify, record, and evaluate the post-1700 architectural heritage of Ireland as an aid in its protection. NIAH...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Seismic Surveys (12 Jun 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department published guidelines in 2014 on the assessment of risk and mitigation measures in regard to high intensity noise in the marine environment and its impact on protected cetacean species. Neither krill nor zooplankton are protected under the Wildlife Acts or EU Nature Directives but are of course an important constituent of the food and food chain of protected cetaceans. My...