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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Expenditure (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: This refers to the Heritage Council's Heritage in Schools programme. The Heritage in Schools Scheme provides a panel of Heritage Specialists who visit primary schools throughout the country.The aim of the Scheme is to encourage awareness of the genius of the natural and cultural world that surrounds us in our daily lives and engage children in a direct experience of their heritage,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Historic Towns Initiative (HTI) is a joint undertaking between my Department and the Heritage Council which aims to promote the heritage-led regeneration of Ireland’s historic towns. This initiative includes works to significant historic buildings, streetscape conservation and the public realm and demonstrates the effective way that heritage can be used to regenerate urban centres....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Policy (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: Culture Ireland's remit is to promote Irish arts worldwide. This is achieved through a Showcasing Programme which generates new opportunities for Irish artists and a Grants Programme which offers travel support for artists to present their work globally. Culture Ireland fully expended its allocation in 2019 supporting 453 projects in 56 countries reaching an audience of 6 million, an increase...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: An application has been received from the Irish Coursing Club, on behalf of their affiliated clubs, for licences under the Wildlife Acts to net and tag hares for the 2020/21 hare coursing season.A decision will be made on the application in due course by the appropriate Minister following the transfer of functions.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Data (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: I trust the Deputy is referring to numbers passing through the Sliabh Liag Visitor Centre. In that regard, neither my Department nor Fáilte Ireland has any role in the running of this visitor centre. Rather, I understand that the operation of the Sliabh Liag Visitor Centre – and, therefore, related statistics are matters for Donegal County Council.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Value Added Tax (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: My Department has made representations to the Minister for Finance for supports through the general taxation system for the arts and culture sector, encompassing different measures, including VAT measures.These representations did not include the treatment of VAT on labour in arts and entertainments vis-a -vis other sectors. My Department on an ongoing basis gives consideration to measures...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: As we navigate through the most challenging and sensitive phase of the Decade of Centenaries, the Government's approach to commemorations will continue to be underpinned by the principles and guidance of the Expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemorations; and in consultation with the All Party Consultation Group on Commemorations, which I will reconvene shortly. My Department is currently...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: As the Minister with responsibility for leading the Decade of Centenaries commemorative programme, my priority is to ensure that the Government's approach to the remembrance of the significant historical events and related themes of the period from 1920 to 1923 is appropriate, measured, respectful, inclusive and sensitive to the different perspectives that persist on the events of this...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Control (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: The State Wide Declaration for the period up to 30 April 2021 allows the killing and capturing of certain wild bird species where they are causing damage to crops, livestock and fauna or represent a threat to public health or safety.The Declaration is published on the website of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department at . The Declaration includes methods to control seagull...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cúrsaí Oidhreachta (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: Bhuail Foras na Gaeilge le hoifigigh mo Roinne chun a gcuid moltaí a phlé maidir le conas a d'fhéadfaí comóradh 1,500 bliain ó bhreith Naomh Colmcille a mharcáil i mí na Nollag seo caite, agus choinnigh siad an Roinn cothrom le dáta maidir le forbairt a bpleananna le linn na héigeandála sláinte poiblí de bharr Covid-19. Cé...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Offices (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: As the Deputy will be aware staff of my Department are located in offices throughout the country including Na Forbacha, Killarney, Wexford and Ballina as well as the various regional locations operated by the National Parks and Wildlife Services such as the six National Parks as well as Nature Reserves and other shared offices. In excess of 400 staff are based in these locations. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The appointment of individual Special Advisers is a matter for each Government Minister subject to the terms set...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers (8 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: On the commencement of every Dáil, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform issues guidelines setting out the arrangements for the staffing of Ministerial Offices. The appointment of Special Advisers is subject to section 11 of the Public Service Management Act 1997. The appointment of individual Special Advisers is a matter for each Government Minister subject to the terms...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Clár Éire Ildánach (9 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: Tógfaidh mé Ceisteanna Uimh. 120 agus 121 le chéile. Tionscnamh uile-Rialtais faoi stiúir mo Roinne atá i gClár Éire Ildánach atá bunaithe ar an gcultúr agus atá leagtha amach le folláine an duine aonair, an phobail agus an náisiúin a chur chun cinn. Is é an bunsmaoineamh go mbíonn páirt ag gach duine i...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (10 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: The All-Party Consultation Group on Commemorations has proved a very constructive forum throughout the Decade of Centenaries and in the upcoming years to 2023, such input will again be beneficial in contributing to the Decade of Centenaries Programme. I am currently considering the reconstitution of the Group and I will be seeking nominations to the group as soon as is practicable....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (15 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: Late last year, a new €4.7m capital investment scheme was launched for arts and culture centres across the country. Applications were invited for the Cultural Capital Scheme 2019-2022 and the closing date was in January. The Scheme focuses on enhancing the existing stock of arts and culture centres that operate as not-for-profit organisations throughout the country and that have a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff (15 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: Government policy in relation to the recruitment of civil and public servants is a matter for my colleague Paschal Donohoe, T.D., Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.  My Department  uses the recruitment services of the Public Appointment Services and adheres to the guidance issued by Commission for Public Service Appointments guidance for other recruitment of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: The July stimulus measures are a significant part of government’s response and will help support Ireland's creative sectors over this crisis. In accordance with this, I recently launched a number of new music and performance support schemes to aid employment in the creative industries given the unprecedented nature of the challenge facing the music and live performance sectors owing...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Restart Grant Plus for B&Bs was launched on Monday 14thSeptember 2020. This Scheme was announced as part of the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus package and Fáilte Ireland is administering the Scheme on behalf of the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. As the operation and administration of the Restart Grant Plus specifically for B&Bs is a matter...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Creative Ireland Programme (16 Sep 2020)

Catherine Martin: The Creative Ireland Programme is a culture-based, all-of-Government initiative led by my Department that is designed to promote individual, community and national wellbeing.  Its core proposition is that participation in cultural activity by everyone drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing and achievement. The...