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Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: These reasonable changes and level of flexibility are important. Senators should remember it is on a pilot basis. I do not know what parts of Ireland Senator Norris is viewing but I have been living on a farm for many years and I assure the Senator it was never a jungle and the hedgerows-----

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The hedgerows were properly trimmed.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have one other point. I propose to table a small textual amendment on Report Stage to subsection 3(e)(ii) of section 10, pages 15, line 25 to 29, with regard to occasions where authorised officers know or suspect that a vehicle, in particular, has been used in committing an offence. I propose to table that amendment on Report Stage.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: As I said, I will come back on Report Stage on amendment No. 1 because I am prepared to accept the amendment in principle as it goes some way to harmonising the provisions. It concerns an aspect of this legislation so I am able to amend it but I cannot amend the Roads Act because it is a matter for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: No.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: That is the advice so that is the advice.

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: With respect to some of the contributions, I will deal with them within the context of section 8 and with others under section 4. This is a pilot project and there will be restrictions. I will elaborate on those further. In response to Senator Humphreys, this Bill was thought out and approved by the previous Cabinet. In response to Senator Ó Clochartaigh, I can amend the Bill in...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I want to be clear on that. I am well aware of the value of the hedgerow system. What I am trying to do in the Bill is find a balance in that regard. I have been available to meet with all stakeholders. I have met with the environmental pillar. I say to Senator Mulherin that I have worked closely with my officials and the staff of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, in...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (9 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I have taken note of that and I will come back on it.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (10 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I refer to the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No 140 of 8 November 2016.Staff of my Department were present at this coursing event to monitor it and I have asked for a report on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Shooting Rights (10 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The position on this matter, as set out in my reply to the Deputy to his Question No 981 on 16th September last, is unchanged.  In an endeavour to bring matters forward, I have asked an official from the relevant regional side of my Department to meet with the individual referred to, as well as others with an involvement, and to report on the outcome, taking conservation considerations...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Flood Relief Schemes (10 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. The underspend against profile within my Department's Vote for the year to 31 October 2016 largely relates to delays in the drawdown of capital funding for: - certain once-off Decade of Centenary projects; and - the Rural and Regional Programme that transferred to my Department in June.The Decade of Centenary projects where there...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Official Languages Act 2003 Compliance (10 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised that the provision of translation services from one official language into the other of Acts passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas is a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission in line with the provision of the relevant legislation.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Forestry Sector (10 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 to 220, inclusive, together. I am advised that the forestry activities referred to by the Deputy have been carried out under license from the Forest Service, which comes under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. While my Department was consulted by the Forest Service as the woodland concerned is situated...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Urban Renewal Schemes (15 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Action 5.12 of the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness contains a commitment that my Department and the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government will work together to provide funding for a range of demonstration projects across the country as part of the Town and Village Renewal Initiative. The objective of this action is to support the revitalisation of towns and...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Forestry Sector (15 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Officials of my Department visited the site in question and met with relevant individuals late last year and subsequently reported on the matter. Targeted tree planning has been carried out at the site - originally a plantation which had become neglected over the past 25 years - as part of a ten year management plan for the woodland to encourage natural regeneration. The activities...

Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I acknowledge the commitment shown by the Deputies who have spoken on this motion. I also acknowledge the presence in the Visitors Gallery of members of the Irish Postmasters' Union. It is clear from what has been said that there is a strong wish for the post office network not only to survive, but to thrive in an increasingly digital world. I commend the Members on bringing the motion...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (17 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Since 2011, funding has been provided by my Department, by way of grant aid, as a contribution to the Green Schools programme, an environmental education programme for schools administered by An Taisce. This funding is reviewed on an annual basis. Grants have also been provided on occasion to help fund biodiversity awareness projects carried out by An Taisce, such as the Nature’s Way...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Wildlife Rangers Appointments (17 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department is currently working with the Public Appointments Service to create a Conservation Ranger panel from which gaps across the country will be filled. The campaign was advertised by the Public Appointments Service on 11 November 2016 , on , and is open for applications until the 1 stDecember.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Easter Rising Commemorations (17 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 196 together. There exist a number of historically important original documents in the possession of the State written by Pádraig Pearse during the 1916 Rising and during his subsequent imprisonment. Following consultation with the relevant institutions under the aegis of my Department, it is a shared view that the amount being sought for...