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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Conservation (8 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I would refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question 218 of 11 October 2018 which provided information on birds considered extinct or under threat. My Department, in conjunction with other bodies and experts, reviews the current knowledge on the status of species in reports called “Red Lists”. These are drawn up to internationally agreed standards, and  are...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Data (8 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Irish hare Lepus timidus is considered to be widespread and numerous in Ireland. The national population is known to fluctuate between years depending on annual breeding success. A national hare survey, funded by my Department, is underway across Ireland at present. The survey is using hundreds of cameras deployed across all habitat types and in every county of Ireland. Image...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Disease Awareness (8 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The issue of Lyme disease is not confined to the National Parks. Ticks are widespread in the country and areas of rough vegetation and forestry and are not at all confined to National Parks, Nature Reserves or state lands. Ticks can be found on a variety of domesticated and wild animals including sheep, goats, horses, cattle, dogs, deer, rodents  and various wild mammal species....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Animal Welfare (8 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department is responsible for implementing the EC Zoos Directive (Directive 1999/22/EC) which requires EU Member States to regulate zoos in accordance with its provisions. The Directive is transposed into national legislation in Ireland by Statutory Instrument No. 440 of 2003, the European Communities (Licensing and Inspection of Zoos) Regulations 2003. My Department has a statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: My Department provides financial support for the protection of heritage buildings and historic structures through a number of schemes which are generally administered by local authorities. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme is a scheme for the repair and conservation of buildings on the local authority Record of Protected Structures. It is designed to leverage private capital for investment...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: In response to the Deputy's question, it is standard procedure within my Department (and in line with good practice as set out in the Register of Lobbying’s published Guidance for Designated Public Officials) to maintain good record keeping habits and to note important communications regarding official business, and to take notes of meetings where appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 646 to 648, inclusive, together. Waterways Ireland submitted a planning application to Kildare County Council, Laois County Council and Carlow County Council for the development of the Barrow towpath to enable it to become a Blueway. The applications were refused planning permissions in February 2018 for the ‘river’ elements of the navigation. ...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Waterways Ireland (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Waterways Ireland submitted a planning application to Kildare County Council, Laois County Council and Carlow County Council for the development of the Barrow towpath to enable it to become a Blueway. The applications were refused planning permissions in February 2018 for the ‘river’ elements of the navigation. Waterways Ireland has subsequently appealed those decisions to An...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Parks and Wildlife Service (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I have asked my officials to arrange a meeting with the fishermen as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Meetings (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 651 to 655, inclusive, together. My Ministerial Diary is published on my Department’s Website on a quarterly basis and details of my engagements and meetings up to the end of September this year are available at .

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Raised Bog Management Plan (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 656 to 659, inclusive, together. The National Raised Bog Special Areas of Conservation Management Plan 2017-2022, published in December 2017, sets out how the raised bog special areas of conservation are to be managed, conserved and restored and how the needs of turf cutters are to be addressed. The relocation of turf cutters from raised bog special areas...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Data (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 660 to 662, inclusive, together. The cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme was established in 2011 for active turf cutters arising from the cessation of turf cutting on 53 raised bog special areas of conservation. This scheme is comprised of a payment of €1,500 per annum, index-linked, for 15 years, or relocation, where feasible, to a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Gender Equality (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 663 and 665 together. I am unsure to which report the Deputy is referring. I can, however, inform the Deputy that I launched a policy document entitled Gender Equality in Practice in Irish Theatre on the 9th July 2018. The policy document was crafted to encompass the individual workings and requirements of ten theatre organisations and were a result of one...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Concert Hall (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Under its plan 'Investing in our Culture, Heritage and Language' the Government intends to invest €460m in a significant number of capital projects in our National Cultural Institutions over the period 2018 to 2027. This includes an amount of €78 million for the re-development of the National Concert Hall. Investments under this plan will be subject to appraisal and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Government's approach to the remembrance of all of those who lost their lives during the Independence Struggle and the significant events and themes associated with this period, will be informed by the guidance of the Expert Advisory Group on Centenary Commemorations and the core principles set out in its Second Statement, published in October 2017. I would like to acknowledge the very...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The following table sets out the number of senior positions held by men and women in my Department. Grade Female Male Total Secretary General 1 1 Assistant Secretary * 4 4 Principal Officer 6 15 21 Ministerial Adviser 2 2 Assistant Principal Officer 29 22 51 Assistant Principal Officer equivalents 17 35 52 Total 55 76 131 * includes An Coimisinéir Teanga

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Centres (13 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The project referred to in the question consists of the design, construction and operation of a new multifunctional Event Centre in Cork city with a capacity of approximately 6,000 persons. It is envisaged that the Event Centre will be capable of accommodating a range of events including concerts, festivals, family entertainments, arts, cultural, sports, exhibitions, conferences and trade...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Orchestras (15 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Following the publication of the report, RTÉ Orchestras: Ensuring a Sustainable Future, that the station commissioned from independent consultants Helen Boaden and Mediatique, the Government agreed in principle that the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra should come within the remit of the National Concert Hall. The Government also authorised the initiation of discussions on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Orchestras (15 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I note the Deputy's points on the outcomes and the recommendations of the Boaden report. These have been taken into account in the terms of reference of the steering group, which will identify the relevant issues to enable the successful transfer of the National Symphony Orchestra from the remit of RTÉ to that of the National Concert Hall, including a timeline for implementation,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Orchestras (15 Nov 2018)

Josepha Madigan: The Deputy mentioned the National Concert Hall. There will be world-class facilities under the redevelopment, with a newly refurbished and extended main auditorium, an increased capacity of 1,350 seats and improved musicians' facilities. There will be a reorganisation of public facilities such as a newly designed and enlarged main foyer with new access to the historic marble stairs, and a...