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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: General Data Protection Regulation (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 606 to 608, inclusive, and 612 together. As the Deputy will be aware, in common with other Government Departments, my Department was subject to existing Data Protection legislation prior to the coming into effect of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May 2018. This legislation included provision for Data Subject Access requests and for...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In 2016 my Department announced a new capital investment scheme for arts and culture centres, including theatres. The scheme, which was open to not-for-profit organisations with a defined arts and cultural remit, is focussed on enhancing the existing stock of arts and culture centres including theatres throughout the country. Under the Scheme a total €10.214m has been allocated to 134...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department's National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), manages a property portfolio in respect of national parks and reserves of approximately 87,000 hectares. These important biodiversity areas are located all around the country. The current focus of capital investment within the National Parks and Nature Reserves, is on managing existing Parks and Reserves' lands, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Orchestras (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Following the publication of the report by RTÉ that it commissioned from independent consultants Helen Boaden and Mediatique on the RTÉ Orchestras entitled RTÉ Orchestras Ensuring a Sustainable Future, the Government has recently agreed in principle that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra should come within the remit of the National Concert Hall (NCH). The Government also...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: On amendment No. 1 to section 5, the provision of page 5, line 26, was amended by text inserted on Committee Stage by Deputy Ó Cuív, replacing "use by boats with users" because people who do not have boats could also be users of the canals and take water from them. The wording was amended on the advice of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. The amendment reinstates "use by...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: What Senator Humphreys raised does not speak to the amendment. It is wrong to suggest it. The Bill will not allow the removal. The reality is that there is limited space on the dock. The by-laws can now be drawn up and sent for public consultation. Their drafting will take time, as we know. This Bill is being debated extensively and there has been constructive engagement with the...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Senator-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: -----O'Sullivan for his support.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, are grouped. They are technical drafting amendments, updating the Minister's title to the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Amendment No. 5 is a minor technical amendment to correct the subsection numbering in page 7, line 7, to refer to subsection (6) and not subsection (4). The reference changed following the insertion of two amendments...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I point out to Senator Humphreys that the by-laws are subject to 90 days consultation. They come before the Houses and there are 21 sitting days in which they can be reviewed. I thank Senator Higgins for commending our drafting of the original subsection (4) but it is important to point out that the Bill also deals with the Heritage Council. I consider that the Heritage Council does a very...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (11 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: There is an entire section in the Bill which is designed to improve the governance of the Heritage Council. As the Senator knows, legislative issues do not fit neatly into departmental boundaries but, ultimately, her point is moot. This is a Government Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Control (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: There are two species of seal in Irish waters - the Harbour or Common Seal and the more numerous Grey Seal. Both are protected under the EU Habitats Directive and Ireland is obliged to maintain their numbers at a favourable conservation level. We are also required to monitor their populations and report to the European Commission on their conservation status. A standardised monitoring...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Museum Projects (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As Chair of the National Famine Commemoration Committee, I am responsible for ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place to commemorate the Great Irish Famine.  This year’s National Famine Commemoration took place on Saturday 12th May in University College Cork. In relation to the reference to plans to provide either a permanent or temporary exhibition space within...

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

Josepha Madigan: The advice given in response to the enquiries received by my Department in this case was that, by establishing the identity of local landowners in the nineteenth century and by clarifying the proximity of the granite pillar to any former demesnes/estates, related historical documents might provide information that would be helpful in establishing the origins of the pillar. That guidance also...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The following table shows the ratio of men and women at each civil service grade and equivalents within my Department as of the 31 May 2018. Grade Total Female Male Secretary General 1 1 0 Assistant Secretary 4 0 4 Principal Officer * 21 5 16 Assistant Principal Officer * 106 48 58 Higher Executive Officer * 72 44 28 Administrative Officer * 82 37 45 Executive Officer * 157 91 66...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hen Harriers Threat Response Plan (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The draft Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan is nearing completion and is currently being refined in consultation with Departmental stakeholders. The draft was circulated to the Consultative Committee and observations from members of the Committee were sought. Committee members requested a period in which to make observations, and the final observations were received last week....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Capital Expenditure Programme (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 769 and 770 together. Details of the annual funding allocation to my Department at subhead level are published in the annual Revised Estimates Volume. Through these subheads, my Department administers and delivers a wide range of programmes and measures, descriptions of which are available on its website at Expenditure under these programme areas is recorded...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Living Wage (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have been advised by officials in my Department that, based on current staffing and pay levels, the estimated additional annual cost of introducing an hourly wage of €11.90 for all employees, employed both directly in my Department and in agencies under its aegis and who are not already paid that amount or more, would be approximately €338,000.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Control (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 772 to 775, inclusive, together. The EU Birds Directive allows Member States to make derogations from its protective measures in respect of certain wild bird species in certain circumstances – for example, where they are causing damage to crops, livestock and fauna or represent a threat to public health or safety or to air safety.The Declarations to...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Grant Payments (12 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: While my Department does not have a specific scheme for the restoration of vintage machinery, the Arts and Culture Capital Scheme operated by my Department may include a contribution towards equipment or machinery within an overall project that fulfils the criteria of the scheme.  I expect to re-open this scheme for new applications later in the year.