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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Issues (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 406. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason his Department has withdrawn a planning application for new visitor facilities at Mullaghmore in the Burren National Park; the amount that has already been spent on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36471/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Issues (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 407. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there will be an impact in the funding of arts, heritage or cultural projects as a result of the €45,000 used to hire helicopters to carry out surveillance on bogs; under what budget were these funds originally allocated; the way this funding shortfall will be bridged in his Department; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 410. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the contribution of Irish cultural institutions to the Europeana project; the funding that has been set aside by his Department for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36475/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 411. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to advance the cultural ties between Ireland and France; if his Department has engagement with the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris to promote Irish culture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36476/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Service Reform Plan Measures (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 412. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for the future governance of the National Gallery of Ireland, the Museum of Modern Art and the Crawford Gallery in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36477/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Service Reform Plan Measures (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 413. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for the future governance of the National Archives and the Irish Manuscripts Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36478/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Public Service Reform Plan Measures (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 414. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for the future governance of the National Library and the National Museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36479/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 416. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will consider developing a long-term strategy for the classical arts here, including opera and ballet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36482/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 417. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for a free lecture series on Irish history and archaeology; if he foresees a long-term expansion of the series; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36483/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Jul 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 418. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his role in the conservation of national monuments here; if he is satisfied with the current work of the National Monuments Service; if he is concerned at the perceived increase in the damage or theft of national monuments in the previous number of months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36484/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to ensure the former Houses of Parliament on College Green, Dublin 2, are continually available for arts and cultural events; if he has assessed the viability of these plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38599/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I thank the Minister for his response. It is good to be back and able to engage on these matters. I commend the Minister for what he has done to date in highlighting the importance of the College Green building and its historical, architectural and cultural significance. He has compared the area to Tiananmen Square. The idea that we could develop a plaza-like facility for the public and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I have no difficulty in accepting the Minister's assertions, but clearly this is not a priority for Mr. Boucher. If he forgot in September that he had had engagements with the Minister, he is not tuned into the importance of this project. I suggest the Minister needs to revert to Mr. Boucher and get him to correspond with the finance committee and tell it there has been contact between the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I take it that the very fact this matter has arisen on every Question Time over the past 12 months is indicative of the seriousness with which all Members regard it. Although it took two years for the consent to be issued, I commend the Minister on having given it and ensuring numbers 14 to 17 are to be protected and that a commemorative centre will be erected. Now that consent has been...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I agree with the point being made by Deputy McLellan. At issue, among other matters, is the fact that the land is in the ownership or control of NAMA. Do we know whether Chartered Land has the capacity or finance to proceed with the development? Does the Minister know or can he establish it? If he cannot engage directly himself - I am not sure why he cannot do so-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Okay, if the Minister is prohibited from doing so under the legislation, can he call on somebody else to engage, whether it be the local authority or some other body, to establish whether NAMA will make the funding available for the development to happen? If there is no funding, there will be no development and we will continue to look at a derelict site. Not alone are these critically...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Archaeological Sites (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister’s positive response. I am glad he commended the local community on its stewardship of the site, as it deserves it. The archaeologist working on the site has said he cannot overstate the national importance of this significant and exciting ecclesiastical site. The sooner the archaeological investigations to which the Minister referred are completed, the better....

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Noonan. Newbridge Credit Union has been to the fore during the course of the summer and I expect the difficulties we have been having in Newbridge are difficulties that we may well experience in other parts of the country in the period ahead. I will say to the Minister first and foremost that he should see Newbridge as a template of what should not be allowed...

Topical Issue Debate: Credit Unions Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I am shocked and disappointed by the Minister's response. It is vital that a local resolution to this matter be found. As these types of problems continue to afflict communities across the country, similar local solutions will be required in other locations. Combining Naas and Newbridge credit unions does not represent an adequate solution. The idea that one would address the problems in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Annals of Inisfallen (18 Sep 2013)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 18. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress he has made in securing the return of the Annals of Inisfallen to the Irish State; the communications has he had with the University of Oxford in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38454/13]