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Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Earlier this year, I launched a new €9m investment scheme for arts and cultural centres to run over the next three years, focused on securing and enhancing our arts and culture infrastructure. The scheme will target investment at a range of different facilities, including arts centres, theatres, galleries and museums, as well as artists’ studios and creative spaces. The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 58 and 62 together. Officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department attended the Ballinagar coursing meeting and are examining the video footage provided in relation to the meeting. This may result in discussions with the local coursing club and the Irish Coursing Club. I will be happy to make relevant reports available following...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I published the draft framework policy Culture 2025/Éíre Ildánachin July this year, which was submitted to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for input. The Culture 2025 framework policy sets out: - a series of high-level objectives under the headings of Enrich, Engage, Participateto establish Government vision in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion of the arts at all levels throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council, which is independent in its decision-making in regard to the manner in which it disburses the State funding provided to it. In this regard, I was pleased to secure significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Supporting the economic and social development of rural Ireland is a key priority of the Government, and actions to support this objective will be delivered by a number of Departments and agencies. The Action Plan for Rural Development will act as an overarching structure for the co-ordination and implementation of initiatives right across Government which will benefit rural Ireland. ...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The project to which the Deputy refers is a project being promoted by a local authority.  In July 2015, my Department received a formal request for a grant from the local authority in question. In February 2016, my Department offered a capital grant in principle to the local authority of up to €2 million as a contribution towards the cost of construction of the building. The...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: An application for compensation under the cessation of turf cutting compensation scheme has been received by my Department from the individual referred to in the Deputy’s Question. The qualifying criteria for the scheme are that: - The claimant must have a legal interest in one of the 53 raised bog special areas of conservation - ownership or turbary right; - The claimant must have...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The Government will continue to mark significant events throughout the Decade of Centenaries and will be guided by the Expert Advisory Group on Commemorations in developing its commemoration programme for the second half of the Decade. The programme will be based on the inclusive, open and consultative approach that has worked so well this year. As part of this process, consideration will...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Staff Data (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 419 to 422, inclusive, together. The Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs was established on 9thJune 2016. The Department has responsibility for all the matters that previously came within the remit of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, which was itself established on 2ndJune 2011, and in addition is also...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: World Heritage Sites (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 175 on 20 October 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Promotion (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426, 435, 437, 453 to 455, inclusive, and 477 together. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. This will see an increase in the Arts...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Funding (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department appreciates the importance of the cultural and creative industries to Ireland and is aware of the report referred to in the Deputy’s Question. In this regard, my Department provides significant support for arts and film through the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board, as well as through its capital supports for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Intellectual property rights, including copyright law, are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and I understand that she is reviewing copyright legislation at present. The Government appreciates the importance of the cultural andcreative industries to Ireland, including the music industry. Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: While the provision for arts in the education system is primarily a matter for the Department of Education and Skills, I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between that Department, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the Arts in Education Charter. In this regard, I am pleased that the Programme for a Partnership Government commits to the...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 431, 440 and 442 together. I published the draft framework policy Culture 2025/Éíre Ildánachin July this year, which was submitted to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for input. The Culture 2025 framework policy sets out: - a series of high-level objectives under the headings of Enrich,...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: Under the Arts Act 2003, primary responsibility for the promotion and support of the arts, including music, throughout the country is devolved to the Arts Council. In Budget 2017, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council of €5 million, an increase of 8%. The Arts Council’s 10-year strategy Making Great Art Worksets out how it will lead the development of...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artworks Sales (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I am aware and supportive of the use of vacant premises by artists and arts organisation and I understand that a number of such buildings are currently being utilised by arts organisation across the country. In general, I would consider that local approaches driven by artists, local arts officers and the owners of vacant buildings are best suited to respond to the specific local...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Planning Issues (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No 185 of 20 October 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts in Education Charter (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: While the provision for arts in the education system is primarily a matter for the Department of Education and Skills, I am firmly committed to continuing the work of the ongoing partnership between that Department, my own Department and the Arts Council, in line with the Arts in Education Charter. In this regard, the Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommits to the continued...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cultural Policy (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department, through its Culture Ireland programme, supports Irish artists to present their work worldwide. This serves to raise the global awareness of the strong reputation of the Irish arts sector, generate new career opportunities for Irish artists and develop new audiences abroad for Irish artists. My Department continues to work with the Global Irish Network, which has to date made...