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

Heather Humphreys: Direct funding from my Department for arts primarily relates to capital funding for individual projects, as well as the promotion of Irish arts and culture abroad through Culture Ireland. A small number of summer schools and similar events receive funding from my Department. Details of these are on my Department’s website atwww.ahg.gov.ie. Budget 2016 included over €48 million...

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

Heather Humphreys: I have had discussions with the Minister for Social Protection in relation to the recognition of artists within the social protection system. Officials from our two Departments are tasked with investigating the issue and will report back in due course. In relation to other supports, I secured a series of funding increases in Budget 2017 across the arts and cultural bodies under my remit....

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

Heather Humphreys: The Irish Film Board is the national development agency for Irish film making and the Irish film, television and animation industry. Its statutory remit is to assist and encourage the making of film in the State and the development of a film industry in Ireland. In Budget 2017, I secured an increase of €2 million for the Irish Film Board, representing a 14% increase in its annual...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts Council Funding (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 this regard, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council as part of Budget 2017. This will see an increase in the Arts Council allocation in 2017 of €5m, or 8%, and will assist the Council in...

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

Heather Humphreys: Private support for the arts is an important funding source and the Government continues to support this through tax incentives and other initiatives. The Programme for a Partnership Government contains a commitment to encourage strong, mutually beneficial links between the business community and the arts community to assist arts organisations to capitalise on sponsorship opportunities and...

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

Heather Humphreys: Ireland is committed to the implementation of the EU Nature Directives. To this end, Ireland has identified 439 sites for protection as special areas of conservation under the Habitats Directive and 154 sites for protection as special protection areas under the Birds Directive. In addition, there are 155 natural heritage areas designated under national legislation. Legal protections,...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department concluded a tendering process that was initiated when the property referred to by the Deputy was under lien by NAMA in order to get conservation work underway as speedily as possible to prevent further deterioration to the fabric of the National Monument buildings. The tenders sought were in respect of the proposals for the conservation and restoration of these buildings for...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Ireland Grant Scheme (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: My Department’s Culture Ireland grant funding scheme is designed to support the presentation and promotion of Irish arts internationally. The scheme is currently operated on the basis of three grant rounds per year. Applications are considered in relation to all forms of the arts as defined in the Arts Act 2003. The following basic eligibility requirements apply: 1. Applicant must...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Governmentcommits to progressively increase funding to the arts and the cultural sector as the economy improves. In this regard, additional funding has already been provided for 2017. However, I am well aware that an increase in public funding on its own will not be sufficient to allow the cultural sector to maximise its potential. Public funding must be...

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

Heather Humphreys: Digitisation is a powerful tool to create new ways for people to interact with their cultural heritage. In recognition of its importance, the draft framework policy Culture 2025/Éire Ildánachincludes "Responding to the Digital Age" as one of its 7 pillars. The care and management of electronic records and the preservation of digital material is a challenge for the National Cultural...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2017 (29 Nov 2016)

Heather Humphreys: The total funding allocated to my Department in the Budget Estimates 2017 is €368.106 million. This provision allows for increases in funding across a range of arts and heritage bodies under my remit, as well as increases in a number of rural schemes. Key initiatives for 2017 include: - An additional €5 million for the Arts Council, an 8% increase in its annual budget; -...

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

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for a Partnership Governmentcontains a very important commitment to work to progressively increase funding to the arts, including the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board, as the economy continues to improve. In Budget 2017, I secured significant additional funding for the Arts Council and the Irish Film Board. The increase in the Arts Council's allocation in 2017 is €...

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

Heather Humphreys: I have no responsibility for the day to day running of the National Gallery. However, I have been informed that a planting of trees (a cluster of three) to the left of the entrance adjacent to Leinster Lawn will take place shortly, provided that the purchase and transport of the trees goes to schedule.

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

Heather Humphreys: Officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of my Department attended the coursing meetings at Ballinagar and Loughrea referred to by the Deputy and are examining the video footage provided in relation to both meetings. This may result in discussions with the local coursing clubs and the Irish Coursing Club. I will be happy to release any reports of these meetings following...

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

Heather Humphreys: My role, as Minister, with regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage, is set out in the provisions of relevant legislation, as are the role of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners as regards heritage assets. Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, provides for the protection of architectural heritage. The Act gives primary...

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

Heather Humphreys: Section 8 of the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended) provides for the making of a preservation order where it appears to the Minister that a monument which, in her/his opinion is a national monument, is in danger of being or is actually being destroyed, injured or removed, or is falling into decay due to neglect. The expressions “monument” and “national...

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

Heather Humphreys: Supporting the economic and social development of rural Ireland and strengthening regional development are key priorities for the Government. Actions to support these objectives will be delivered across a range of Departments and agencies. The Taoiseach has assigned responsibility to me for providing greater co-ordination and prioritisation across Government of the work that will impact on...

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

Heather Humphreys: Heritage features of the nature referred to by the Deputy are protected by their inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS), which is the responsibility of the local authority to maintain. Inclusion on the RPS also gives planning authorities powers to deal with development proposals affecting them and to seek to safeguard their future. My Department’s National Inventory of...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department’s Culture Ireland programme promotes Irish arts worldwide by creating and supporting opportunities for Irish artists and companies to present and promote their work at strategic international festivals and venues. Culture Ireland has arranged exhibitions in the European Commission buildings, most notably when Ireland held the Presidency of the Council of the EU, and has...

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

Heather Humphreys: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 371 of 22 November 2016.

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