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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards Data (7 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The table below gives details of current vacancies on the State boards under the remit of my Department. Board No. of current Vacancies Vacancy arose Crawford Art Gallery 1 May 2017 Foras na Gaeilge 3 N/A – North/South body National Museum of Ireland 3 October 2017 (Staff representative vacancy)January 2018 (x2) A process is currently underway with the Public Appointments...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: EU Legislation (7 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am advised that there are at present three outstanding pieces of EU legislation which require transposition into Irish law by my Department, and that the relevant legal instruments are currently at an advanced stage of drafting, with a view to full transposition over the coming months. The details are set out in the table. EU legislation Deadline for transposition Directive...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Between 2016 and 2017, my Department invested in excess of €7m capital in the Development of Ireland’s network of 6 National Parks and more than 80 Nature Reserves and other conservational/recreational heritage properties. Key highlights of this capital investment include: - The on-going management, development and operation of our 87,000 hectare National Park and Nature...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Action Plan for Rural Development Implementation (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Significant progress has been made in the consultations with key stakeholders on the new National Heritage Plan for Ireland (Heritage Ireland 2030). This critical phase is now nearing completion, the Steering Group having facilitated inputs by all important partners by extending the original closing date for submissions. The resulting engagement has identified additional priorities and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Legal advice has been received in relation to the matter referred to by the Deputy in the context of the administration of the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme. This advice is currently being reviewed by my Department. Any action as necessary arising from this advice will be taken in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Advisers Data (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Following my appointment as Minister on 30th November 2017, I appointed a Media Adviser on 8 January 2018 and a Policy Adviser on 15 March 2018, both of whom continue to serve in my Department. My immediate predecessor, Minister Heather Humphreys T.D., appointed Media and Policy Advisers on 14 June 2017. The Media Adviser ceased employment on 31 July 2017 and a replacement was appointed...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (18 Sep 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 upgrading...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Archaeological Sites (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: While I am advised that it does not seem to have any funding application from this particular group, my Department has been in ongoing contact with the local authority and other relevant agencies for some time in relation to the possible acquisition by the State of an archaeological monument in which the group appears to have a special interest. The local authority, which was willing to part...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (18 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department's allocation to the Arts Council in 2018 is €68.213 million including capital and current allocations. 7.5% of this figure is €5,115.975.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following:Dáil Éireann declines to give a second reading to the National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018 in order to allow the Moore St. Advisory Group to continue and conclude its deliberations, given that the Bill, as proposed, is pre-emptive of the on-going work of the...

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Excuse me, it includes him. It also includes 1916 relatives groups, city councillors and street traders. Its role is to represent and work with all stakeholders, including the owners of the site surrounding the State-owned national monument at Nos. 14 to 17. The idea is to broker regeneration solutions that can be supported by all concerned. The site around the national monument...

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I thank all of the Deputies for their contributions. I listened carefully to everything that was said and I acknowledge the more considered contributions that took account of the realities we are putting forward. While I accept the sentiments and the motivation behind Deputy Tóibín's Bill, I reiterate that the Government cannot support it. I will pick up on a couple of points...

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I am not getting into a discussion.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I do not think the Deputy is clear about what a preservation order means.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I will send a response to the Deputy setting out exactly what is the position.

National Monuments (The Moore Street Battlefield) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have answered that question.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Properties (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: As set out in my reply to Dáil Question No. 1921 of 16 January last, the management of properties occupied by staff of my Department and the bodies under its aegis is primarily a matter for the Office of Public Works. On occasion my Department may also be required to lease additional property for specific purposes. I am advised that any such properties are fully occupied at present. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (20 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 256 together. I am aware of the issues referred to in the questions and I am determined to deliver additional supports to the arts and culture sector in line with Government commitments. In this regard, primary support for the Arts is delivered through the Arts Council. Funding for the Arts Council has increased by 20% over the past 4 years and...

Confidence in the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: We are implementing the Rebuilding Ireland plan.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (25 Sep 2018)

Josepha Madigan: While I cannot comment on individual cases or circumstances, the following sets out the position in relation to Health Appointments. Where a sick absence is incurred due to a Health Appointment, evidence of attendance from the relevant hospital, clinic, medical practitioner is required and must be submitted to PeoplePoint for the sick leave to be recorded as Certified. Confirmation of the...